How to Lead Global Treasury Teams Across Cultures and Borders at Computershare

Описание: Leading treasury teams across borders isn’t just about numbers - it’s about people, adaptability, and strategic vision.


In this episode, Mike Larsen (  / michael-larsen-6451a17  ) ,Global Head of Client Treasury at Computershare (https://www.linkedin.com/company/comp...) reveals how he’s built and led treasury teams on three continents, and what it really takes to thrive in today’s complex, global financial environment.


Mike Larsen (  / michael-larsen-6451a17  ) is the Global Head of Client Treasury at Computershare (https://www.linkedin.com/company/comp...) . With a 25 year career that has spanned top financial institutions like PwC, JP Morgan, and HSBC across the US, UK, and Asia, Mike brings deep expertise in building and leading global treasury functions. At Computershare, he has spearheaded a major treasury transformation, helping the company navigate explosive growth and increasing complexity.


This episode delivers a masterclass in global treasury leadership. Mike Larsen shares firsthand lessons from building and leading treasury teams across the US, Europe, and Asia - adapting to cultural nuances, managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios, and transforming operations through technology.


What We Cover in This Episode:

1. Mike’s global career journey through San Francisco, New York, London, and Hong Kong
2. The critical role of mentorship and networking in treasury career development
3. The evolution of Computershare’s treasury function and managing $80+ billion in client assets
4. How to adapt leadership style across cultural contexts and global teams
5. The importance of control frameworks, cash forecasting, and risk assessment in modern treasury
6. Lessons learned from crises: treasury’s role in resilience and transformation
7. Advice for aspiring treasury professionals on taking career risks and building influence


Whether you're a rising treasury professional or a seasoned leader, this episode offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to elevate your impact in an increasingly complex financial world.


You can connect with Mike Larsen on LinkedIn. (  / michael-larsen-6451a17  )


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