HTN: WNYer Promoted to HSBC Position

A native Western New Yorker has been promoted by HSBC Bank. Andy Ireland is the new executive vice president and regional president for Upstate retail banking. He'll be based in Buffalo and will continue in his current capacities as head of premier banking and managing director of HSBC Securities. The 43-year-old joined HSBC Bank three years ago and has over 21 years experience in banking, insurance and securities.