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Andy Follington

Evaluator · DISC type csd
Regional Director at HSBC
📍 United Kingdom

Andy Follington is a financial services leader with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as HSBCs Regional Director and Head of SME Banking for Yorkshire, Humber, and the North-East. A Durham Business School postgraduate, he is known for building high-performing teams and delivering strategic cultural change.

Living in Yorkshire with his wife, three children, and two dogs, Andy is deeply involved in his local community, having previously served as an elected Parish Councillor for Aldwark. His personal time is often spent walking, at the village community garden, or on the golf course.

He has a long history of community service, including being an elected member of his local Parish Council.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Regional Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Andy shows up

Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator
Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Andy cares about

SME Growth
His entire role is focused on leading HSBC's award-winning SME banking division, and he frequently posts about supporting small business growth, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
Regional Investment
He is highly focused on supporting businesses across Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East, expressing pride in investing in the Humber region and funding North East businesses.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Regional Director
HSBC
1-2020 - 7-2025
Head Of Corporate Banking South Yorkshire & The Humber
HSBC
7-2019 - 1-2020
Regional Head of Agriculture
HSBC
1-2017 - 7-2019
Head of Business Performance, UK Corporate Bank
HSBC
10-2014 - 1-2017
Head of Corporate Banking North Yorkshire and Humber
HSBC
In the press

Media appearances

Visits from HSBC senior team reinforce islands’ international and wealth strategy. Featured in Channel Eye
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Education
2005 - 2008
Post Graduate
Durham Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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