Lawrence Au is a highly recognised pioneer and thought leader in the Asia-Pacific securities services industry, with a distinguished career since the 1980s. He served as the Asia-Pacific CEO at BNP Paribas Securities Services and Northern Trust for a combined 16 years, building operations across eight countries and leading more than 2,000 staff. He is an author of two books on Asia’s financial evolution, and a recipient of Global Custodian’s "Industry Legend Award” in 2023. 

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Lawrence offers masterclass guidance on executive leadership, cross-border business management, and the securities services industry. Mentees aspiring to grow into C-suite roles can benefit from his deep experience in navigating careers in global firms, managing multi-cultural complexities, and building business franchises from the ground up. Through his post-retirement consulting and advisory work, he can also provide valuable insights on entrepreneurship and professional reinvention.