Simon Bumfrey

Head of Banking · HSBC Innovation Banking · company speakers →

<p>Simon Bumfrey is CEO, HSBC Innovation Banking UK and is responsible for leading, developing and scaling the Bank's business across the UK and Nordics. HSBC Innovation Banking is a full-service UK subsidiary Bank with all local operations and functions under Simon's leadership.</p> <p>Simon previously held the role of Head of Technology and Life Sciences for HSBC Innovation Banking UK &amp; Nordics. He was responsible for client relationship and debt structuring teams focused on fast growth innovation businesses, from early-stage, venture capital'backed companies, to those that are publicly listed and private equity'owned.</p> <p>Simon has spent more than 35 years working in commercial banking, with the last 25 years focused on the technology, media and telecommunication sectors. Before joining HSBC Innovation Banking in 2017, he led teams at Barclays Bank, Bank of Ireland and Lloyds Banking Group. While at Barclays, he expanded his expertise into global markets by managing credit risk for clients in Africa, the Caribbean and Middle East.</p> <p>Simon works out of London and frequently spends time with clients and investors across the ecosystem.</p> <p>He sits on The Scale Up Institute and Gender Index Advisory Boards. He is also the executive sponsor of Innovation Banking's Gender Equality Employee Resource Group</p>

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London Tech Week

8 June 2026 London, United Kingdom

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