The Big Interview: Alan Duffy of HSBC Ireland
The chief executive and head of banking says he expects to have just 40-60 per cent of his workforce back in the office at any one stage when the pandemic finally ends
In brief
Role: chief executive and head of banking HSBC Ireland
Lives: Rathgar, Dublin
Age: 56
Family: married to Fiona, two sons.
My working day: Prioritising client engagements. These days doing my very best to lead remotely via Zoom. Studying and delivering assignments for a course I'm undertaking at the Institute of Sustainable Finance in Cambridge University.
My perfect weekend: Involves any water-based activity, fishing, swimming or kayaking anywhere around the Dublin coastline.
Early bird or night owl: Truthfully, neither. My best work is done during the day in collaboration with others. However, I am always adaptable to what is required."
