Rachael Willis
About Rachael Willis
Rachael Willis serves as the Head of HR for Commercial Banking, Global Banking & Markets, and International Markets (MENAT) at HSBC, based in Dubai. With extensive experience in various HR and managerial roles within HSBC, she focuses on professional development and employee engagement across the MENAT region.
Current Role at HSBC
Rachael Willis serves as the Head of HR for Commercial Banking, Global Banking & Markets, and International Markets (MENAT) at HSBC. She has held this position since 2023, operating out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In her current role, she focuses on aligning HR strategies with the commercial banking and global markets sectors. Additionally, she supports colleagues across the MENAT region in their professional development to enhance strategic client relationships.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Rachael Willis has extensive experience at HSBC, having held multiple roles over the years. She was the Head of People Excellence for Commercial Banking MENAT from 2021 to 2023 and served as Senior Manager for Sales Development in the Middle East, North Africa & Türkiye Client Coverage from 2019 to 2021. Prior to these roles, she worked as Director of UK Technology Sector Coverage from 2017 to 2019 and held various positions including Associate Director and Senior Business Implementation Manager. Her career at HSBC began as an Executive Management Trainee in 2008.
Education and Qualifications
Rachael Willis has a strong educational background in finance and management. She studied at Durham University, earning a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her education at Alliance Manchester Business School, obtaining a BSc (Hons) in Financial Markets and Management from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she achieved the AMCT Diploma in Treasury and the Certificate in Treasury from the Association of Corporate Treasurers between 2014 and 2018.
Employee Resource Group Initiatives
Rachael Willis has played a significant role in fostering employee engagement and resource group initiatives on a global scale at HSBC. She has served as the Employee Resource Group Global Co-Chair since 2022 and was the Chapter Lead for MENAT from 2019 to 2022. Her involvement in these initiatives reflects her commitment to enhancing workplace culture and supporting diversity and inclusion within the organization.
Professional Development Focus
In her current position, Rachael Willis emphasizes the importance of professional development for employees in the MENAT region. She is dedicated to enhancing strategic client relationships by providing support and resources to colleagues. This focus on development aligns with her broader role in HR, where she aims to create an environment conducive to growth and engagement.