Merve Kucuksille

Merve Kucuksille is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the banking sector, currently serving as Associate Director of Strategic Business Development for Markets & Securities Services, as well as Chief Operating Officer in Wholesale Banking at HSBC since July 2011. Merve has a proven track record in strategic and digital transformation, regulatory project management, and compliance, notably in roles focusing on financial crime compliance and sanctions. Previous positions include responsibility in sales and business development within Global Trade and Receivables Finance. Merve started a career in finance with internships at Borsa İstanbul, Veripark, Akkardan Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S., and Istanbul Technical University. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Engineering from Istanbul Technical University and studies at Durham University and Instituto Cervantes.