Ad van der Poel

Ad van der Poel is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in product management and commercial operations within the banking and financial services sector. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at HSBC Innovation Banking since March 2023, Ad is integral to the executive team, overseeing marketing, client experience, sales growth enablement, and product implementation across a diverse range of financial products. Prior roles include Chief Product Officer at HSBC Innovation Banking and Silicon Valley Bank, as well as Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, focusing on global transaction services. Ad also held senior leadership positions at Basware and Clear Funding Ltd, advancing innovative financing solutions. Ad's career began at ING, where over 15 years were spent in various roles, honing expertise in e-business, payments, and cash management. Ad holds educational qualifications from Inholland University of Applied Sciences and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.