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George Osborne among candidates for HSBC chair post, Sky News reports

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Posted on November 15, 2025

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(Reuters) -Former finance minister George Osborne is among a small number of candidates being considered by the HSBC Holdings board as a potential successor to Sir Mark Tucker, who stepped down as its

George Osborne Among Candidates to Succeed HSBC Chair Mark Tucker

Potential Successors for HSBC Chair Position

(Reuters) -Former finance minister George Osborne is among a small number of candidates being considered by the HSBC Holdings board as a potential successor to Sir Mark Tucker, who stepped down as its chairman in September, said a Sky News reporter via an X post on Saturday.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

(Reporting by Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • George Osborne is a candidate for HSBC chair.
  • Mark Tucker stepped down as HSBC chairman in September.
  • HSBC board is considering a small number of candidates.
  • Sky News reported the potential successors.
  • Reuters could not verify the Sky News report.

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