HIND celebrates strategy and Holi together

Jean-Sebastien Bret, Trading Managing Director, emerged as the winner, with Shashwath Myada, SVP of Credit Risk Analytics, as runner-up-both delivering outstanding performances that reflected the best of healthy competition and mutual respect.

The final was made even more memorable by the presence of US CEO Jason Henderson, Maya Dillon, Head of Communications Americas, and Usha Ramanathan, Head of Assurance, who joined to watch the match. Their attendance reinforced HSBC’s commitment to recognizing talent, encouraging growth, and celebrating excellence across the organization.

The celebrations then continued with a vibrant Holi gathering that brought colleagues together to welcome spring and new beginnings. Holi-often called the “Festival of Colors”-is widely celebrated across India and by communities around the world. It symbolizes renewal, optimism, and the triumph of good over adversity, and it’s also a time when people come together across differences, strengthening relationships through shared joy and community spirit.

At HSBC, moments like Holi bring the business’ culture to life. They create space for colleagues to share traditions, learn from one another, and build connections beyond day-to-day work. The NYC gathering captured that spirit-filled with energy from fun games and lively Bollywood music to delicious festive food-while bringing employees from across teams together in a genuine celebration of belonging.

Events like these are a reminder that HSBC is more than a workplace; it’s a community. By recognizing diverse traditions and creating opportunities for shared experiences, the bank continues to foster an environment where people feel valued, and inspired to succeed together.