George Mintzas
About George Mintzas
George Mintzas serves as the Regional Head of Financial Crime Compliance Transformation for Europe at HSBC, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in various roles within HSBC and holds a Master of Science from the University of Manchester.
Current Role at HSBC
George Mintzas serves as the Regional Head of Financial Crime Compliance Transformation for Europe at HSBC. He has held this position since 2015, contributing to the bank's efforts in enhancing compliance measures and addressing financial crime risks across the region. His role involves overseeing transformation initiatives that aim to strengthen the bank's compliance framework.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Prior to his current role, George Mintzas held several positions at HSBC. He worked as the Head of Change and Software Delivery from 2012 to 2014, focusing on implementing change management processes. He also served as the Head of Operational Support and Development in the Chief Operations Officer's office for 11 months in 2014. Additionally, he was a Portfolio Consultant in Change Delivery from 2010 to 2012 and worked as a Hub Manager from 2000 to 2005, as well as an IT Business Analysis Manager from 2005 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
George Mintzas earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Ethnikon Kai Kapodistriakon Panepistimion Athinon, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. He later obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Manchester, completing his studies from 1996 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial crime compliance and operational management.
Experience at Barilla Group
Before joining HSBC, George Mintzas worked at Barilla Group as a Planning and Purchasing Manager for a period of nine months in 1999 to 2000. This role involved overseeing planning and purchasing operations, contributing to his overall experience in operational management.