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HSBC appoints Mullins
06 February 2026 UK
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Sean Mullins has been appointed by HSBC as global head of digital asset product for Securities Services, bringing over two decades of experience in global custody with him to the role.
He will report to the global head of product solutions, Securities Services, Chris Adams, and be based in London.
Prior to the move, Mullins spent 19 years in different transformation and product roles at Northern Trust, most recently holding the position of global head of digital assets product execution.
Commenting on the appointment, Adams says: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Sean to HSBC, bringing with him over 20 years’ experience in global custody.”
He adds: “This is an exciting appointment in a hugely exciting segment for HSBC’s Securities Services.”
He will report to the global head of product solutions, Securities Services, Chris Adams, and be based in London.
Prior to the move, Mullins spent 19 years in different transformation and product roles at Northern Trust, most recently holding the position of global head of digital assets product execution.
Commenting on the appointment, Adams says: “It’s a pleasure to welcome Sean to HSBC, bringing with him over 20 years’ experience in global custody.”
He adds: “This is an exciting appointment in a hugely exciting segment for HSBC’s Securities Services.”
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