Computershare
ASX:CPUUnverifiedReported Offshore Headcount
350+
reported 30 Jun 2025 — Computershare Limited Modern Slavery Statement
Estimated % of Workforce
~2.8%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Financial Context
Market Cap
$9.8B
Revenue
$3.8B
Net Profit
$500M
Estimated Wage Differential
~$30M/yr
CEO
Stuart Irving
CEO Total Pay
$11,441,000
CEO earns
104x the average Australian worker
avg Australian salary $110K+/yr
Illustrative wage differential: if the 350+ reported offshore roles were instead employed in Australia at average local rates, the additional cost could be in the order of ~$30M/yr (~6% of reported net profit). This is an estimate based on industry averages, not company-specific data.
Would this company be profitable without offshoring?
Financial data: FY2024. Estimate uses avg AU cost of $110,000+/yr (salary only, excluding super, office, recruitment) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2025, Computershare was reported to have 350+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~2.8% when compared to its current workforce of 12,522 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
- 🇵🇭 350+ staff reported in Philippines in Call Centre.
- Known outsourcing partners include Cognizant Worldwide Limited.
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
The Story
- 2022Computershare launched its India operations (Computershare Business Support Services) to support the Corporate Trust business, starting with 10 employees. [Business Standard]
- November 2024India operations grew from 10 to 435 employees in two years. Offices in Hyderabad and Bengaluru handling business operations and technology for Corporate Trust. [Business Standard]
- 2025Computershare has 12,000+ employees globally across 80+ offices in 22 countries, including operations in the Philippines and Poland (Warsaw). [Computershare]
All facts sourced from public reporting. No editorial commentary. Click source links to verify.
Department Breakdown
| Department | Country | Headcount | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Centre | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 350 | Estimated |
Consultancy Engagements
| Vendor | Type | Contract Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Worldwide Limited | BPO | — | Confirmed |
Technology Peers
How Computershare's known offshore percentage (2.8%+) compares to reviewed technology peers.
| Company | ASX | Known Offshore* | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Inc | XYZ | None found | - |
| CAR Group | CAR | None found | - |
| Catapult Sports | CAT | None found | - |
| Codan | CDA | None found | - |
| Culture Amp | None found | - |
What Public Sources Say
All information below is sourced from publicly available documents and reporting. Excerpts are direct quotes. Click source links to verify.
“Since 2012, Computershare has employed the services of Cognizant Worldwide Limited (Cognizant) to provide contact centre operations, including voice and chat channel support. The number of staff working for Computershare (through Cognizant) in Manila ranges from 250 – 450 people, depending on seasonal variances”