HSBC appoints UK marketing director
HSBC has appointed James Boulton as UK marketing director with responsibility for the HSBC, HFC, First Direct and M&S Money brands. He was poached from rival HBOS where he was head of customer and brand strategy.
HSBC has appointed James Boulton as UK marketing director with responsibility for the HSBC, HFC, First Direct and M&S Money brands. He was poached from rival HBOS where he was head of customer and brand strategy.
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