HSBC expands coverage with new hire
(1 April 2011 – Australia) HSBC has expanded its debt financing coverage in Australia with the appointment of Todd Langsford as Head of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance and Loan Origination for HSBC Bank Australia.
As Head of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance and Loan Origination for HSBC in Australia, Mr Langsford will oversee the provision of strategic debt solutions to HSBC’s corporate, institutional and financial sponsor clients.
M Langsford will lead HSBC’s efforts in Australia to expand on-the-ground coverage for all loans, including event driven investment grade and non-investment grade financings, as well as wider select general purpose financings, matching optimal financing solutions with new business opportunities that meet the strategic objectives of HSBC's Australian clients.
Based in Sydney, Mr Langsford will report locally to Chris Russell, Head of Global Banking, Australia and functionally to Lyndon Hsu, Head of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance, Asia-Pacific and Sean Henderson, Head of Debt Capital Markets, Australia and work closely with loan syndication teams in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Lyndon Hsu, Head of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance, Asia-Pacific said that the bank is committed to being a leading event driven, loans syndication and origination bank in the Australian market.
"With one of the strongest capital bases in banking and HSBC’s global financing platform, this is a natural business for HSBC to expand in Australia."
Chris Russell, Head of Global Banking in Australia that the bank expects to see Australian M&A and refinancing increase in 2011/2012, and with much of this activity cross-border, HSBC, more than any other bank, is able to combine its global presence and Asian market experience to help its clients meet their strategic objectives.
"Mr Langsford’s appointment will provide on-the-ground specialist support for HSBC’s Australian clients seeking to tap into our global investor base, particularly in the liquid Asian banking community. Our number one position in the Asian debt markets is something we can leverage for our Australian clients."
Todd Langsford brings over 16 years of loan markets experience to this role at HSBC.
He joins the bank from Barclays where he served as Head of Financial Sponsors and Leveraged Finance and previously worked at Westpac within its Loan Syndication team.
M Langsford will lead HSBC’s efforts in Australia to expand on-the-ground coverage for all loans, including event driven investment grade and non-investment grade financings, as well as wider select general purpose financings, matching optimal financing solutions with new business opportunities that meet the strategic objectives of HSBC's Australian clients.
Based in Sydney, Mr Langsford will report locally to Chris Russell, Head of Global Banking, Australia and functionally to Lyndon Hsu, Head of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance, Asia-Pacific and Sean Henderson, Head of Debt Capital Markets, Australia and work closely with loan syndication teams in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Lyndon Hsu, Head of Leveraged and Acquisition Finance, Asia-Pacific said that the bank is committed to being a leading event driven, loans syndication and origination bank in the Australian market.
"With one of the strongest capital bases in banking and HSBC’s global financing platform, this is a natural business for HSBC to expand in Australia."
Chris Russell, Head of Global Banking in Australia that the bank expects to see Australian M&A and refinancing increase in 2011/2012, and with much of this activity cross-border, HSBC, more than any other bank, is able to combine its global presence and Asian market experience to help its clients meet their strategic objectives.
"Mr Langsford’s appointment will provide on-the-ground specialist support for HSBC’s Australian clients seeking to tap into our global investor base, particularly in the liquid Asian banking community. Our number one position in the Asian debt markets is something we can leverage for our Australian clients."
Todd Langsford brings over 16 years of loan markets experience to this role at HSBC.
He joins the bank from Barclays where he served as Head of Financial Sponsors and Leveraged Finance and previously worked at Westpac within its Loan Syndication team.
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