Gordon joined Credit Suisse in 2006, where most recently he led the team responsible for the entrepreneurs initiative and private companies initiative.
In his 20-plus years in financial services, he has also worked at Abbey National Asset Managers, SLC Asset Management, Hill Samuel Asset Management and Williams de Broe.
“HSBC Private Bank has a long history in providing advice to entrepreneurs and they are a significant proportion of the clients that we advise,” said HSBC Private Bank head of ultra high net worth Steve Whiting.
“Entrepreneurs require increasingly sophisticated solutions and there is often a fine line between their business and personal requirements. Simon’s appointment further strengthens our commitment to this key market.”