HSBC Private Bank’s Mike Mount is joining its Global South Asian Diaspora unit as managing director, Europe & Americas, effective from 29 May. In his new role he will deputise for, and report to Raj Parmar who is global head of GSAD. Mr Mount has recently been responsible for building the marketing and communications and business development team at HSBC Private Bank, reporting to Declan Sheehan. Prior to this he ran the international business in London. He will maintain on the board of HSBC Private Bank (UK), representing GSAD, and will continue to be based in London.