Larry Harding

Prior to founding High Street Partners in 2004, Larry Harding served as Vice President of International Finance for Ciena Corporation, a multinational supplier of telecommunications equipment. In this position, he developed and implemented the financial, accounting and administrative functions for Ciena's international operations, which included 30+ overseas offices in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, providing support in specialized areas including currency risk management, global HR matters, and international logistics.

Before joining Ciena, Larry held various senior executive positions, including serving as CFO of Omnia Communications, and as Corporate Controller at VideoServer, where he was hired to help complete the company’s successful IPO. Earlier in his career, Larry served as CFO for Replica Corporation and as a Senior Audit Manager and M&A Consultant at Ernst & Young in Boston.  Frequently referenced as an expert resource for international trends in publications like The Wall Street Journal and CFO Magazine, Harding was named as a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year® Award in 2010.  He is also a past recipient of the Maryland World Trade Center Institute's annual International Business Leadership Award, which recognizes business executives whose creative influence has contributed to the global success of their companies. Larry, who became licensed as a CPA in Massachusetts, holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, with a dual major in Finance and Accounting, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.