Michael is the global head of Network Management & Market Strategy at Northern Trust. He oversees the teams dedicated to providing market access and insights across the traditional and digital securities services markets within the Digital Assets and Financial Markets group. His role is key to the ongoing management of Northern Trust’s market-facing relationships across both traditional and digital markets. Michael, who has worked with Northern Trust for 16 years, has experience across risk management, commercial partnerships and financial markets.

Previously, Michael led the Digital Assets and Financial Markets group for the EMEA region for Northern Trust. He was responsible for assessing the impact of regulatory and market infrastructure change to Northern Trust’s operating model and identifying innovative operating structures and revenue opportunities. Michael also informed the bank’s strategy in relation to FinTech developments (such as blockchain, digital and crypto assets, cryptocurrency custody and artificial intelligence) and market access strategies. Michael’s role also incorporated working with key industry associations, consortia, regulators, governmental bodies and other financial services firms in support of Northern Trust’s strategic innovation initiatives.