Mike Coates

Mike Coates is an experienced professional with a diverse background in program management and compliance within the financial sector. As an Ambassador at The Mekong Club since April 2018, Mike has contributed to various initiatives focused on combating financial crime. Prior roles include Senior Executive at Plenitude Consulting, Senior Program Manager at TLM Consulting HK and Standard Chartered Bank, where Mike managed significant compliance projects related to financial crime and AML remediation. Earlier career milestones include serving as Anti-Money Laundering Officer at Branding China and Regional Head of Global Standards at HSBC, where Mike led AML and KYC programs across the region. Mike's foundational experience was gained at Atlas Copco, where Mike held several managerial roles. Mike’s education was completed at Queen Elizabeth from 1973 to 1978.