July 21 (Reuters) - HSBC appointed Gregory Piercehead of markets, Americas, effective Sept. 1.
Pierce, based in New York, will replace Didier Descamps whowill be relocating to London to take up the role of head of GBMstrategic plan execution.
Prior to his new role, Pierce was regional head of balancesheet management, Americas and treasurer of HSBC Bank USA Inc. (Reporting by Kshitiz Goliya in Bengaluru)