Angelo Pillai
About Angelo Pillai
Angelo Pillai serves as the Chief Financial Officer at HSBC, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in financial management, having worked in various roles at HSBC since 2003, including positions in Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.
Work at HSBC
Angelo Pillai has held multiple positions at HSBC over a span of more than 15 years. He began his career at HSBC as a Corporate Banking Account Relationship Officer in Sri Lanka from 2003 to 2005. He then transitioned to the role of Manager Financial Accounting & Reporting, where he worked for six years from 2005 to 2011 in Sri Lanka. Following this, he served as Senior Finance Systems Manager for the Asia Pacific region from 2011 to 2013 in Hong Kong. Since 2013, he has been the Financial Controller for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In 2018, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer, a position he continues to hold.
Education and Expertise
Angelo Pillai has a strong educational background in finance and management. He studied at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, where he focused on Accounting and Business/Management. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Edith Cowan. Additionally, he completed a Diploma in Banking and Finance from the Institute of Bankers - Sri Lanka. This diverse educational foundation supports his extensive experience in financial management and accounting.
Background
Angelo Pillai has a professional background that spans various roles in finance and banking. He began his career in Sri Lanka, where he gained experience in corporate banking before moving into financial accounting and reporting. His career progressed with HSBC, allowing him to work in different capacities and regions, including a significant period in Hong Kong. His current role as Chief Financial Officer in Sri Lanka reflects his extensive experience in the financial sector.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at HSBC, Angelo Pillai has contributed to various financial management initiatives and projects. His roles have involved overseeing financial reporting, managing finance systems, and ensuring compliance within the banking sector. His leadership as Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller has been instrumental in driving financial strategies and operations for HSBC in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.