Lynne Burns
About Lynne Burns
Lynne Burns serves as the Group Head of Talent at HSBC in London, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in human resources, she previously worked in various roles at RBS and HSBC, contributing to talent management and organizational performance.
Work at HSBC
Lynne Burns has been serving as the Group Head of Talent at HSBC since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing talent management strategies within the organization. Prior to her current position, she held multiple roles at HSBC, including Head of HR for Global Commercial Banking and Global Banking & Markets from 2020 to 2022, and Head of HR for HSBC UK from 2018 to 2020. Her experience at HSBC spans over four years, contributing to the bank's human resources initiatives.
Previous Experience at RBS
Before joining HSBC, Lynne Burns held various positions at RBS. She was the HR Director for Personal & Business Banking from 2016 to 2018 and served as Director of Organisation & Performance from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as HR Director for Group Functions & Non Core from 2006 to 2012. Her tenure at RBS totaled over eight years, during which she focused on enhancing organizational performance and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Lynne Burns studied at the University of Strathclyde, where she earned a B.A. Honours degree in Industrial Relations from 1989 to 1993. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in human resources and organizational management, which she has applied throughout her career in various leadership roles.
Career Timeline
Lynne Burns has a diverse career trajectory in human resources. She began her professional journey at RBS in 2006 and progressed through several roles over the years. After her time at RBS, she transitioned to HSBC, where she continued to build her expertise in HR leadership. Her career spans over 15 years in the banking sector, with significant contributions to talent management and organizational development.