John Flint appointed CBE

Following a career in banking, during which he rose to Group Chief Executive of HSBC, John Flint was appointed as Chief Executive of the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) in September 2021, which has subsequently transformed into the National Wealth Fund (NWF).

Building on the work and track record of the UKIB, the NWF has a remit to invest alongside the private sector in support of infrastructure and the Government’s wider industrial strategy to drive economic growth and the net zero transition. It has additional financial capacity and an enhanced risk budget. 

John Flint said:

It has been a privilege to take my 30 years of experience in the banking sector and apply it to two the of the great challenges of our time – driving growth and tackling climate change.

“Along the way, I have witnessed the impact the private and public sector can have when they work in tandem, and I have enjoyed leading a hugely talented and committed team. I am honoured to be recognised for this work in this way.

Notes to editors

1. As Chief Executive Officer of the NWF, John chairs the Fund’s Executive Committee, is a member of the Board of Directors, and chairs the Investment Committee, which makes decisions on investments.
2. During his career with HSBC, John Flint built a range of skills in wholesale banking, retail banking, and Treasury and risk management. He represented HSBC in nine countries, spending much of his career in Asia. He progressed through the roles of Group Treasurer, Deputy Head of Global Markets, Chief Executive of HSBC Asset Management, and Chief Executive of Retail Banking and Wealth Management, before being appointed Group Chief Executive, and Chairman of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
3. John was a member of the International Business Council and Climate Finance Leadership Initiative of the World Economic Forum. He also served as a member of the International Advisory Panel of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, and was a Global Commissioner of the New Climate Economy.
4. The UK Infrastructure Bank became the NWF on 14th October 2024, with additional financial capacity and an enhanced risk budget. The NWF is being capitalised with £27.8bn to catalyse private investment in the market.