Steve Ball

Steve Ball has recently been appointed as the chief financial officer of HSBC, Bangladesh, according to a statement of the bank yesterday.

Since joining the HSBC Group in 2007, Ball worked in group management reporting, covering North America, before being selected for the group's International Finance Manager programme.

A UK-qualified professional accountant, he also holds a bachelor degree in modern Chinese studies.

Commenting on Ball's appointment, HSBC Bangladesh CEO Andrew Tilke said: "It is a privilege for us to have someone of Steve's calibre and experience in the bank's leadership team in Bangladesh.

"I am confident that, with his broad range of global financial experience, Steve will contribute significantly in the HSBC's endeavour to grow and excel as the leading international bank."

Steve Ball replaces Nayeem R Choudhury who joined HSBC Group's IFM programme and moved to HSBC Oman as chief financial officer.

The Daily Star/Bangladesh/ 19th July 2012