Robbie Parish
About Robbie Parish
Robbie Parish serves as the Global Head of Risk - Technology Assurance and Control Strategy at HSBC, where he has worked since 2015. He has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, specializing in risk assessment, cloud technologies, and IT governance.
Current Role at HSBC
Robbie Parish serves as the Global Head of Risk - Technology Assurance and Control Strategy at HSBC. He has held this position since 2015, accumulating over nine years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include overseeing technology assurance and control strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing risk assessments. He collaborates with C-suite executives to drive technology initiatives and enhance organizational performance.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role at HSBC, Robbie Parish held several significant positions in the technology sector. He worked at Iberdrola as the Head of Ecommerce and Digital Platforms from 2007 to 2010. He also served as the Director of Online Services and Strategy for the Scottish Government from 2010 to 2015. His career includes various contract and permanent global roles from 2000 to 2006 in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Educational Background and Certifications
Robbie Parish has a strong educational background in technology and management. He earned a Master of Science degree from Glasgow Caledonian University. Additionally, he has obtained several professional certifications, including the ITIL Foundation from BCS, the DSDM Advanced Practitioner Certificate from APMG International, and the TOGAF Foundation and Practitioner from The Open Group. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute for IT, holding the MBCS designation.
Expertise in Risk Management and Technology
Robbie Parish possesses extensive expertise in complex risk assessment and mitigation, specializing in cloud technologies and controls design. He is skilled in IT governance and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record in leading technology change and delivery. His experience spans over 20 years, during which he has nurtured successful leaders and developed personnel across various sectors.
Advocacy for Diversity and Team Leadership
Robbie Parish advocates for diversity within technology teams and has experience leading matrix, multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural, and geographically dispersed teams. He is recognized for his ability to spearhead sustainable and scalable change initiatives in global organizations. His leadership approach focuses on collaboration and innovation, driving performance improvement across technology functions.