Mark Spicknell

Mark Spicknell is an experienced risk management professional currently serving as the Head of Controls at HSBC Innovation Banking since June 2023, focusing on non-financial risk mitigation and reporting. Prior to this role, Mark was the Head of Controls for Silicon Valley Bank in the UK from June 2020 to June 2023, coordinating risk management efforts across the EMEA region. Mark's extensive career at the Royal Bank of Scotland spanned over 34 years, during which positions included Director of Risk Transformation, where Mark was accountable for key components of the Group Risk Management Framework, and Chief Operating Officer of the Specialist Corporate Businesses Group, overseeing operations for a large workforce. Mark holds a diverse educational background from institutions such as Harvard Business School and INSEAD, reinforcing a robust understanding of risk management frameworks and operational strategies.