Hong Kong SAR, March 2026 — Hang Seng Bank has appointed Jonathon Lee as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the bank continues to expand its financial services and digital banking capabilities across the region.
In his new role, Lee will oversee the bank’s financial strategy, financial reporting, capital management, and regulatory oversight, supporting Hang Seng Bank’s long-term growth and operational excellence in Hong Kong and across its regional markets.
Lee joins Hang Seng Bank after nearly twelve years with HSBC, where he held several senior finance leadership positions across Asia and the Middle East. Most recently, he served as Financial Controller for Asia and the Middle East, overseeing financial management and reporting functions across multiple markets.
Prior to that, he was Financial Controller for Asia Pacific, where he played a key role in strengthening financial governance, supporting regional financial strategy, and driving operational improvements across HSBC’s Asia Pacific operations.
Earlier, Lee served as Chief Accounting Officer for Asia, contributing to financial reporting, accounting policy implementation, and regional financial control initiatives within the organization.
Before joining HSBC, Lee built his professional foundation in audit and financial advisory. He worked as a Senior Manager at KPMG in Hong Kong, where he supported clients across financial services and other industries. Earlier, he served as Manager at KPMG UK in London, gaining extensive experience in audit, financial reporting, and advisory services.
He began his career at Mazars in the United Kingdom as a Trainee, where he developed his expertise in accounting and financial advisory.
With extensive international experience across financial governance, accounting, and strategic financial management, Jonathon Lee brings deep financial leadership expertise to his new role at Hang Seng Bank.
About Hang Seng Bank
Founded in 1933, Hang Seng Bank is widely recognised as one of the leading domestic banks in Hong Kong, serving more than 3.5 million customers across personal banking, corporate banking, investment, and wealth management services.
The bank combines award-winning digital capabilities, including a highly rated mobile banking app, with an extensive network of over 260 service outlets in Hong Kong. Through its subsidiary Hang Seng Bank (China) Limited, the bank operates across nearly 20 major cities in Mainland China, while also maintaining branches in Macau and Singapore and a representative office in Taipei.
Hang Seng Bank is closely connected with the Hong Kong community and actively supports social and environmental initiatives focused on financial literacy, sustainable finance, youth development, and climate action.
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