Mike Sleightholme

Global executive with extensive Securities Services, Financial Technology and Health Technology experience. Industry-recognized builder and leader of high performing client-centric teams in General Manager/ CEO capacity. Mentors and coaches people to help them maximize their potential, and fosters collaboration and teamwork to deliver successful business outcomes. History of innovation matched with high quality execution to deliver new products, markets, and client relationships. Proven track record of delivering large scale business transformations including through mergers and acquisitions. Trusted Advisor at C-Suite level, passionate about helping clients to solve problems and to capitalize on growth opportunities. Demonstrated ability to deliver sustainable growth and profitability in Securities Services and Fund Administration; Retirement and Wealth Management Technology and Operations; Intelligent Automation; Asset Management and Distribution; Data and Analytics; Digital Solutions; Health Solutions.

Most recently at SS&C, as CEO of SS&C’s DST division, transformed the business to achieve sustained growth, and doubled margins. Improved client satisfaction and increased sales by 4x. Global digital transformation across core business lines, leading to new sources of revenue, lower costs, and accelerated client acquisition.

As CEO of SS&C’s Hedge Fund Services, transitioned and integrated the acquired Citi Hedge Fund Services business and several other acquisitions into SS&C. Mentored key team members and positioned them to take bigger roles within SS&C. Improved margins, accelerated growth leading to many marquee client wins.

At Citi in London, Hong Kong and New York, led businesses from $1m to $600m revenue. In country, regional and global roles, led numerous lines of business to sustained profitability and growth. Strong record of identifying and developing talent to create diverse, winning teams. Integrated several acquisitions seamlessly and achieved differentiation through quality of service and through new product innovation.

Core expertise includes: Securities and Funds Services: Global Custody, Direct Custody, Fund Accounting and Administration, Securities Clearing, Collateral Management, Securities Lending, Hedge Fund Services Financial Technology Asset Management and Distribution Health Tech and Services Risk and Compliance Intelligent Automation Data and Analytics Retirement Solutions Wealth Management Solutions Product Management Sales and Client Relationship Management Mergers and Acquisitions Operations Management