Christine Lowthian, Head of Regulatory Compliance at HSBC, on her career journey, the importance of seizing opportunities and building a supportive network. She highlights her experience leading global teams, particularly in commercial banking and the U.S., and the challenges of managing multicultural teams. Lowthian stresses the role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing compliance efficiency but noted the need for clean data. She advises aspiring leaders to embrace opportunities, maintain open communication with boards and regulators, and focus on strategic thinking and continuous improvement.

SHOW NOTES 02:12 Career Journey 05:46 Leading Global Teams 08:50 Managing Multicultural Teams 16:27 Skills for the Compliance Officer of the Future 17:57 Engaging with Boards and Regulators 26:29 Handling Challenging Personalities 29:05 Advice for Women Starting Out

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