Angela Cotter
About Angela Cotter
Angela Cotter serves as the Academy Lead UK at HSBC, where she focuses on leadership and technical skills development. With a background in human resources and extensive experience at M&S Bank, she plays a significant role in shaping learning strategies and cultural transformation within the organization.
Current Role at HSBC
Angela Cotter serves as the Academy Lead UK at HSBC, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she focuses on developing leadership and technical skills across all HOST UK lines of business. Angela contributes to the UK Learning delivery strategy and enhances the learner experience as part of the UK Learning team. She plays a key role in implementing Global Culture and Values programmes, which are essential for cultural transformation within the organization. Additionally, she is responsible for delivering a rigorous Global Standards agenda to meet regulatory commitments.
Previous Experience at M&S Bank
Angela Cotter has extensive experience at M&S Bank, where she worked in various roles from 1994 to 2015. She began her career as an HR Officer, serving for 12 years, followed by a role as a Management Development Specialist for 4 years. In 2014, she briefly held the position of Bank Manager for 3 months. Prior to her managerial role, she served as a Senior Training Officer for 4 years. Her diverse experience at M&S Bank provided her with a strong foundation in human resources and training.
Education and Expertise
Angela Cotter holds a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management from Glyndwr University, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she earned a BA Joint Hons in English and French from the University of London between 1980 and 1983. Her educational background equips her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in human resources and training, particularly in leadership development and regulatory compliance.
Collaboration and Strategic Learning Initiatives
In her current role at HSBC, Angela collaborates with the EMEA Regional Academy Lead for HOST and UK-based HR business leads. This collaboration is aimed at delivering strategic learning priorities that align with the organization's goals. Her focus on building future-oriented skills and capabilities ensures that HSBC remains competitive and compliant in a rapidly changing financial landscape.