Racquel Oden

Racquel Oden's role spans two of HSBC's most strategically important businesses: she serves as U.S. head of international wealth and premier banking and U.S. head of global private banking. 

Since joining HSBC in 2023, Oden has been instrumental in driving the bank's strategy to expand its wealth business in the U.S., which is a key growth market within the bank's global portfolio. 

Achieving these goals at a tumultuous time for markets and geopolitics brings its own set of challenges, as HSBC's wealth and private banking serves  20 million clients worldwide.

"With a client base that is globally minded, my biggest challenge today is ensuring that we are providing the same world-class advice that our clients have come to expect in a world that is constantly changing and evolving," Oden said. "The news headlines have moved so rapidly this year, it's our responsibility as wealth advisors to anticipate what's around the corner and deliver tailored advice in a personal way — all at once."