Mark Hawkins

Mark Hawkins is a seasoned digital transformation leader with a strong background in formulating and implementing global and localized digital strategies to drive significant business outcomes.

With a proven track record of steering complex organizations towards achieving their strategic goals, Mark emphasizes the importance of swiftly executing new ideas and processes to effectively adapt to external disruptions.

Passionate about delivery and ensuring adherence to governance standards without compromising delivery speed, he brings a unique blend of motivation, innovation, commercial acumen, and a keen focus on leveraging experience to tackle intricate cross-company challenges, be it technical or cultural.

Mark's specialties encompass APIs, Data Lineage, Digital Transformation, Programme Management, Commercial and Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Open Banking, Mifid, and Retail Regulation.

His notable roles include Head of API Delivery at HSBC Wealth and Personal Banking, where he also served as the Head of Data/APIs and Core Capabilities. He previously held key positions at HSBC as the Global Program Manager for Public Websites and Programme Manager for Global Data Information Distribution Services.

Prior to HSBC, Mark held leadership positions at prominent financial institutions such as Lloyds Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, ABN AMRO, as well as roles in energy trading companies like Williams Energy Marketing and Trading and Enron.