Christopher Bilson
About Christopher Bilson
Christopher Bilson serves as the Regional Head of Domestic Payments at HSBC, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in payment operations and product development, he has contributed significantly to the banking sector over his career.
Work at HSBC
Christopher Bilson has held multiple positions at HSBC since 2002. He currently serves as the Regional Head of Domestic Payments, a role he has occupied since 2019 in the Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area. Prior to this, he was the Regional Head of Product Development and Delivery for Global Liquidity and Cash Management from 2015 to 2019, overseeing operations in North and Latin America. His earlier roles at HSBC include Vice President of Payment Operations, Vice President of eBusiness Channel and Program Manager, and Sr. Manager of Digital Product Delivery in the UK. Throughout his tenure, he has managed significant budgets and led cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Bilson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems and a minor in Computer Science from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in payment operations, digital product delivery, and project management within the banking sector.
Background
Christopher Bilson began his career at HSBC as an eBusiness Project Manager, where he worked from 2002 to 2007. He progressed through various roles, including Sr. Manager of Payments and Cash Management and Director of Online Engagement at Independent Health. His experience spans over two decades in the financial services industry, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and managing large-scale projects.
Achievements
During his career, Christopher Bilson has managed projects with budgets up to $1.5 million and program initiatives with annual budgets of $13.5 million. He played a key role in reengineering a global initiative for HSBC, establishing global standards for digital properties. His leadership in cross-functional project teams has contributed to achieving significant project and program goals across multiple countries.