Gavin Quick
About Gavin Quick
Gavin Quick serves as the Global Head of Equities & Securities Financing Technology Strategy & Operations at HSBC, a position he has held since 2018. With extensive experience in the finance technology sector, he has previously worked at UBS Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley, advocating for modern technology practices such as DevOps and Agile methodologies.
Work at HSBC
Gavin Quick has served as the Global Head of Equities & Securities Financing Technology Strategy & Operations at HSBC since 2018. In this role, he has been instrumental in advocating for the transformation of technology delivery within the organization. His focus has been on embracing DevOps practices and promoting a build-not-buy approach to technology solutions. Additionally, since 2020, he has been responsible for technology locations across Europe, collaborating with European front office heads to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current role at HSBC, Gavin Quick held several significant positions in the financial services sector. He worked at UBS Investment Bank as Executive Director and Global Head of Prime Brokerage Technology from 2012 to 2016. Before that, he served as Vice President of Prime Brokerage Technology at Morgan Stanley for a decade, from 1996 to 2006. His career also includes a role at HSBC as Global Head of Prime Finance Technology from 2016 to 2017, and a position at UBS as Executive Director and London Head of Prime Brokerage Technology from 2006 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Gavin Quick studied at Swansea University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Engineering Mathematics with Computer Methods, achieving a 2:1 classification. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technology and engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in financial technology. His expertise includes leading global teams and implementing Agile and DevOps methodologies to improve operational effectiveness.
Background in Technology Transformation
Gavin Quick has a notable history of driving technology transformation initiatives within organizations. He has successfully pivoted global teams from traditional waterfall methodologies to Agile and DevOps frameworks. His approach addresses both cost and cultural challenges, enabling teams to operate more efficiently and responsively in a rapidly changing environment. He advocates for lean, full-stack, and multi-capability teams as the future of technology organizations.