The Treasury Career Corner (Mike Richards)

My guest on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast is Adam Richford, the Group Treasurer at Renewi plc. Adam began his career with EY, helping to build the turnaround and working capital management practice before joining Energis, a fallen-angel telco, where he had his first line-responsibility for treasury. This was then followed by a stint at a Private Equity Firm, Kelso Place Asset Management.

Adam then went on to join GE Capital as their Treasurer for the UK Real Estate business, his first role as a dedicated treasury professional. Over the following 9 years at GE, he provided treasury support for more than 20 billion pounds worth of acquisition, disposals, and integration of assets, portfolios and loan books, leading the European treasury function.

When GE resized the capital business, he joined Gala Coral Group, a high-leveraged private equity business. This was his first Group Treasurer position, supporting the strategic exit plans including the merger between Coral and Ladbrokes. This experience proved invaluable when, following Gala Coral, Adam joined Renewi as Group Treasurer, working towards the reverse takeover of its closest competitor, Van Gansewinkel Group. Post merger his team redesigned the Treasury function and created a completely Green funding. 

On the podcast we discussed…

• Adam gives an insightful overview of his previous job roles and what they entailed
• What initially attracted Adam to treasury
• The structure of the treasury team at GE Capital
• Finding work/life balance while studying for the MCT
• How the structure of treasury has changed and adapted since Adam first joined
• The existing role that automation plays within the treasury industry
• Adam talks about his ethos behind treasury recruitment
• Challenges that Adam has faced in his current role as Group Treasurer at Renewi plc
• The importance of being a supportive leader to your team
• How to manage a treasury team remotely
• Adam reveals what he looks for when recruiting for a new treasury team member
• Adam shares his advice for someone who aspires to become a Group Treasurer

If you would like to connect with Adam, you can reach out to him via his LinkedIn profile. 

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Learning doesn’t end when you become qualified, get a degree, or get hired in treasury.

It’s an ongoing process for individuals, treasury departments, and the industry as a whole. To talk all about learning and adapting in treasury, Mina Nasif, the Chief Visionary Officer “CVO” at Beacon FinTrain, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. 

Mina is also, on a voluntary basis, the Managing Director, Partnerships, MEA with AFP. He’s a Certified Treasury Professional and a former CTP Instructor and Corporate Treasury Consultant. He was previously the CEO at Beacon FinConsult and the Group Treasury Manager at TAQA Arabia.

Beacon FinTrain is one of the leading providers in Financial Learning & Development solutions in Egypt and the MENA. They provide an array of professional business and financial training services that stem from improving a corporate's treasury workflow — all the way to implementing efficient finance training programs.

With a proven track record of world-class financial training for more than 15 years, Beacon has become ‘The Ideal Financial Lecturer’ for many leading organizations, either developing its employees or consulting its financial records.

They are also an authorized learning partner by AFP, FMI, and the Frankfurt School of Finance. They provide CTP, FP&A, CFM, CFA, ACI-DC, and IFRS certifications.

On the podcast we discussed…

• What it’s like to work in global treasury
• Why it’s so important to build relationships in this industry
• How learning is not a luxury and is key to adapting as an individual or a company
• How treasury has adapted to the pandemic
• Why treasurers should use a digital treasury management system
• Why perseverance is a key skill you need for a career in treasury

You can connect with Mina on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Stephanie Kusta, Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, shares her journey in treasury and offers valuable insights into building a successful career in the field.

Stephanie Kusta is the Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands. With years of experience in treasury and a strong background in finance, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her passion for cross-functional collaboration and empowering her team sets her apart as a leader in the industry.

Stephanie discusses how she stumbled into treasury by accident and fell in love with it, leading to a 20-year career in the field. She shares her experiences working in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and now beauty, and highlights the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way.

Stephanie emphasizes the importance of understanding the business and building strong relationships with cross-functional teams to add value to the organization. She also talks about her role in the carve-out of Orveon Global and the exciting journey of establishing a new treasury function from scratch.

Key Takeaways:

• The value of raising your hand and seizing opportunities for growth and development.
• Being the kind of person you would want to work with and treating others with respect and professionalism.
• The importance of taking risks and going after what you want in your career.
• Building trust and empowering your team to take ownership and excel in their roles.
• Embracing cross-functional collaboration and leveraging diverse perspectives to drive success.

You can connect with Stephanie Kusta on LinkedIn.

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On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, I speak to Senne Van Nieuwenborgh, Senior Vice President, Treasury at SES Satellites. He made the move from management consulting into treasury and quickly progressed up the treasury career, taking roles in diverse industries, from mining to metals to space!

SES are based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg and are a world-leading satellite operator. They also have more than 50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and 20 in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO).

They focus on value-added, end-to-end solutions in two key business units: SES Video and SES Networks. The company also provides satellite communication services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and institutions.

Founded in 1985 as Société Européenne des Satellites, the company was renamed SES Global in 2001 and has been simply “SES” since 2006.

Senne started off studying law before starting work as a management consultant at Anderson Consulting (now Accenture). An opportunity came up to join Dow Chemical. He instantly clicked with the people and the company and spent the next 7 years moving around the company acquiring the technical skill-set that got him headhunted for Nyrstar. Senne has some great lessons for those starting out or for those looking to progress up the treasury career ladder. I'm delighted to welcome Senne onto The Treasury Career Corner podcast this week to share his insight.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Senne's time in consulting and why he made the move into treasury at Dow Chemical
• The benefits of working for a large company which is focussed on people
• How Senne made the jump from Treasury Manager for EMEA to Group Treasurer of a publicly listed company
• The difference between working for a mining company to working for a space company
• The importance of being humble, building trust and connections in a new senior role
• Why it’s important to have not just technical skills, but people skills when you move further up the ladder

Would you like to get in touch with Senne? If so, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

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2022 has been a challenging yet successful year. As it began, things looked like they were starting to get back to normal.  

Then came the war in Ukraine and, more recently, an impending economic recession. 

But throughout, treasurers have remained strong. Treasury, by its very nature, can weather the storm because you are at the heart of it. 

In this special episode, host Mike Richards, Chief Executive of The Treasury Recruitment Company, takes a look back at 2022. 

Mike shares his thoughts on podcast milestones, The Treasury Career Corner Live, the treasury recruitment market, conferences and more memorable moments from the year. 

Plus, he looks forward to 2023 and discusses what’s in store for him and the company. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• What 2022 brought The Treasury Career Corner 
• How the world looks for treasurers right now 
• Goals and plans for 2023 

Follow these links: 

• Treasurysalary.com  
• Treasury Today article

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Join us this week on the Treasury Career Corner podcast for an insightful conversation with Pradipto Bagchi, Treasurer at Zimmer Biomet, as we discuss his treasury career journey and the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pradipto Bagchi is the Treasurer at Zimmer Biomet, a global medical technology leader. With his expertise in treasury and capital markets, he has successfully navigated complex financial situations and played a crucial role in stabilizing the company's balance sheet during the pandemic.

In this episode, Pradipto shares his career journey, starting from his engineering background to consulting and technology, and eventually finding his passion for finance and treasury. He highlights the importance of formal education and the value of diverse experiences in shaping a successful career.

Pradipto also discusses his roles at IBM, Pepsi, Allergan, and his current position at Zimmer Biomet. Emphasizing the significance of treasury plus, where treasury professionals go beyond their core responsibilities to add value to the company in areas such as investor relations, FP&A, and business development. He also shares insights on managing global teams and the importance of building personal connections with team members.

Key Takeaways:

• Don't be afraid to ask questions and admit when you don't know something.
• Keep an open mind and explore different areas to find what you truly enjoy.
• Treasury plus is about going beyond core treasury responsibilities and becoming a strategic partner to the company.
• Build personal connections with team members by meeting them in person and understanding their backgrounds and cultures.
• Seek out diverse experiences to shape a well-rounded career.

You can connect with Pradipto Bagchi on LinkedIn.

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As we’ve heard over the course of this podcast, there’s no one route into a treasury role. But what’s the best way to get into a treasury role?

In this insightful episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, Frank Waechter, the Global Director Treasury & Insurance at PUMA Group, shared his “accidental” path into treasury and how it has impacted his recruiting process.

Frank is responsible for any treasury and insurance matters within the PUMA Group. He is based at the company’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach near Nuernberg, Germany. He is also an active member in the German Treasurer’s Association VdT e.V and a member of the United Nations Fashion Industry Charter on Climate Action: Working Group "Financial Tools”.

Founded in 1948, PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands. As a German multinational corporation, PUMA designs and manufactures athletic and casual footwear, apparel and accessories, and the PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd.

PUMA supports over 14,000 employees across 120+ countries and has been a public company since 1986, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Frank became a treasurer “by accident”
• Why mid-office roles are a great way to transition into treasury
• The treasury initiatives that have shaped Frank’s journey at PUMA so far
• Why Frank seeks to hire existing PUMA employees into the treasury team
• Frank’s advice about approaching any project or role within treasury

You can connect with Frank on LinkedIn.

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It’s the people, not the numbers that are the heart and soul of the treasury industry. And someone who explores that idea in more detail is Amol Dhargalkar, Managing Partner, Board Member and Global Head of Corporates at Chatham Financial, in this week’s Treasury Career Corner episode.

Amol takes us through his career and why he’s been happy to stay at the same company for nearly 21 years. He explains why he believes the most important parts of treasury are working with a great team, communication, learning, and making treasury roles more meaningful.

Amol leads Chatham’s corporates sector and brings nearly 20 years of experience in derivatives capital markets to support clients in their development, execution, and ongoing management of hedging programs across interest rate, currency, and commodity risk management programs. He has advised both public and private companies across all industries including real estate, private equity, telecommunications, technology, industrials, and healthcare.

Amol graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in both Chemical Engineering and Economics. He also received his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a Palmer Scholar.

Chatham Financial are a global leader in financial risk management and specialise in the debt and derivatives markets with solutions that combine expert advisory with proprietary technology. They handle the highest volumes and largest breadth of engagements in our field, giving us the unmatched perspective needed to help you understand and mitigate your organisation's financial risk.

They believe that your success starts with access to knowledge, so they connect you to data and insights you can use to make fully informed decisions with complete confidence. And as the largest independent firm in their industry, they think like business owners, not vendors, so they prioritise solutions over selling and relationships over transactions.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Amol’s journey towards treasury
• What he loves about his role
• The current challenges in the treasury world
• How to design a team and help them find meaning in their work
• The benefits of streamlining treasury functions
• The three traits that make successful treasurers

You can connect with Amol on LinkedIn.

Amol’s recommended book, The Checklist Manifesto

Mike’s recommended podcast, How to Take Over the World

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In this episode we have a first for The Treasury Career Corner podcast as we are delighted to be joined by twin brothers Arturo Aguayo and Fidel Aguayo as they share their journey in the field of treasury and their experiences in higher education finance.

Arturo Aguayo:

Arturo is the Assistant Treasurer at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), a renowned research and education institution where he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Treasury including debt administration, cash management, short-term investments, and merchant services/PCI compliance  

Prior to joining Caltech, he was a Director of Treasury for the University of Southern California (USC). During his tenure at USC, Arturo developed financing and operational strategies that supported cost containment and revenue generating initiatives for both the University and the Healthcare Enterprise. Before joining USC, Arturo worked as an Investment Banker and Consultant serving municipal clients throughout the State of California.

Fidel Aguayo:

Fidel is the Vice President of Treasury and Investment/University Treasurer at Loyola Marymount University, a prominent academic institution, where he oversees cash management, debt administration, and the University’s endowment.

Prior to joining Loyola Marymount University, Fidel served as City Treasurer for the City of Long Beach, California. As Treasurer, he managed all treasury functions. He also established city-wide financial policies and procedures and was responsible for the City’s long-term capital financial plan which incorporated enterprise departments.

Prior to joining the City, Fidel spent nearly ten years working for a top ten investment bank. During this time, he executed approximately $40 billion of debt for some of the largest agencies in the State of California including airports, seaports, school districts, utilities, and non-profit organizations.

Both guests have 20+ years’ experience in treasury and public finance and this episode explores the brothers' paths into treasury and their work in higher education finance.

They discuss their early experiences in treasury, their passion for public finance, and their transition into higher education. They also touch on the challenges and changes in the treasury field, such as technology and economic conditions.

What to expect:

• Insight into the treasury operations of academic institutions.
• Discussion on the challenges and changes in the treasury field.
• Advice on attracting talent and developing a career in treasury.
• Exploration of the role of treasury in higher education finance.
• Personal anecdotes and experiences from the twin brothers' treasury careers.

You can connect with Arturo Aguayo on LinkedIn.

You can connect with Fidel Aguayo on LinkedIn.

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To celebrate reaching our 50^th episode since launching the podcast in October 2018 and its overwhelming success, I wanted to bring you an extra special episode recorded LIVE in Luxembourg where you get 3 Treasurers instead of just one! 

Following the exceptional success of the podcast and the response from our first LIVE event held in London, I have been hitting the road again to not only bring the show to life, but to give you the chance to ask the questions! 

For more information on the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event please visit this link. 

This episode is slightly longer than normal to fit the full show in but hopefully you will agree that it’s worth it!  

We will soon be launching the full video of the event too, so don’t forget to look out for that!  

In this week’s show I interview the following top Treasury professionals:  

• Benoit Scholtissen - Head of Group Treasury at Aperam 
• Winkie Choi - International Treasurer at Amazon  
• Johan Claudot - Group Treasurer at Blackstone Real Estate 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• How they first got started in treasury 
• How their treasury careers have progressed over time 
• Whether it is important to have experience in the industry sector you are working in to be successful in treasury 
• How big their Treasury teams are and their approach to management  
• How they have seen treasury evolve over the years 
• What their recruitment ethos is and what they look for 
• What advise they would give someone looking to get into treasury 

If you’d like to get in touch with Benoit, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile 

If you’d like to get in touch with Winkie, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile 

If you’d like to get in touch with Johan, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile 

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In this special live episode of Treasury Career Corner, we sit down with Jackie Bowie, Managing Partner and Head of EMEA at Chatham Financial.

From navigating the dot-com boom to leading a major financial consultancy, Jackie shares invaluable insights on treasury risk management, the evolving role of treasurers, and the impact of technology and AI in financial markets. Whether you’re a seasoned treasurer or just starting your finance career, this episode is packed with expert guidance and actionable takeaways.

Jackie Bowie is the Managing Partner and Head of EMEA at Chatham Financial, where she provides strategic guidance for the European and APAC regions. As a board member and part of Chatham’s Senior Leadership Team, she brings over 25 years of financial markets expertise, advising clients in real estate and private equity on hedging, risk, and debt management.

Her career spans investment analysis, equity portfolio management, and risk advisory, making her a subject matter expert on interest rate derivatives and financial disputes. Before joining Chatham, Jackie was CEO of the JCRA Group, leading the firm until its acquisition in 2019. Prior to that, she managed U.S. equity portfolios for a U.K.-based asset manager.

Jackie holds a First-Class Honours degree in Economics from the University of Strathclyde and a Master’s in Investment Analysis from the University of Stirling. She is also a member of the CFA Institute.

Main topics discussed on the episode include:

• Jackie’s Career Journey: From asset management to treasury consulting, leading a small firm to a leadership role at Chatham Financial.
• What Chatham Financial Does for Treasurers: Specializing in risk management for debt and derivatives while providing independent advisory services and tech-driven solutions.
• The Evolution of Treasury & Market Changes: Lessons from the financial crisis, increased transparency, and the impact of new regulations on corporate treasury.
• Hedging and Risk Management Strategies: Common mistakes in risk assessment and how treasurers can make informed decisions in volatile markets.
• The Role of Technology & AI in Treasury: Why some treasurers resist new technology and how AI is shaping the future of treasury decision-making.
• Treasury Leadership & Career Growth: The importance of mentorship, professional development, and pathways from treasury to CFO roles.
• Work-Life Balance in High-Stakes Finance: Managing work intensity, maintaining well-being, and knowing when to go all in or step back.

You can connect with Jackie Bowie on LinkedIn.

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Kim Masucci, the Treasury Director at Otis Elevator Co., joins me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast to talk about her fascinating career in treasury.

Kim has 20 years' of experience in finance with roles ranging from engineering finance to capital markets and FP&A. She spent 16 years with United Technologies Corporation ($60B Revenue) and has been the Treasury Director with Otis Elevator ($13B Revenue) for the past year.

Throughout her 12 years in treasury-specific roles, she has mostly had operational roles focused on FX and intercompany lending, domestic cash management, netting, internal dividend program, and capital markets. Recently, she spent a year in FP&A focused on board presentations for the CFO, economics, and incentive compensation. She is also the director of foreign exchange and intercompany lending managing about 1B notional FX portfolio and about 2B of intercompany loans.

Otis are the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service. They move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2 million customer units worldwide – the industry’s largest service portfolio. They can be found in many of the world’s most recognizable buildings as well as the busiest transportation hubs and retail centres. They are everywhere people are on the move. Otis is approximately 69,000 people strong, including 40,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of their customers.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Kim got started in treasury and finance from her university days to now
• Why Kim was interested in treasury
• How Kim progressed through different roles within the same company
• Kim talks about her experience as Assistant Director of capital markets
• How the pandemic has impacted Kim and her career
• Tips to help treasurers adjust to the recent changes
• What Kim looks for in resumes and potential new team members
• Kim shares her key tips for other treasurers

If you want to get in touch with Kim, you can connect with her on LinkedIn

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In this extra special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE in New York at one of our March events, host Mike Richards had the pleasure of interviewing two amazing treasury experts about their treasury careers:

• Dana Laidhold - Treasurer at NASDAQ
• Christian Kochan - Senior Vice President, Treasurer at Endeavor

In this episode, Christian and Dana discuss their career journeys and share valuable tips for treasury professionals at all stages of their careers. They emphasize the importance of continuous learning, seeking new challenges, and leveraging networking opportunities. They also highlight the significance of automation and technology in treasury operations.

For more information on the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event please visit this link

What to expect…

• Gain insights into the career paths of successful treasurers.
• Learn tips and strategies for career development in treasury.
• Understand the importance of networking and building relationships.
• Discover the role of automation and technology in treasury operations.
• Get inspired to embrace new challenges and opportunities in the field of treasury.

If you’d like to get in touch with Dana, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Christian, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, Torben Winther, Partner of Financial Risk and Treasury Advisory at Deloitte, shares his treasury career journey and insights into the evolving treasury profession.

Torben is a seasoned finance and risk professional with more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of treasury and financial risk management in financial and corporate sector.

Torben has worked in a broad range of industries, among them several Fortune 500 companies, and been instrumental in developing global policies, processes and organizations.

He has extensive experience of establishing treasury functions and leading assessment and transformation projects, including selection and implementation of Treasury Management Systems

On the episode Torben discusses his background in treasury, including his experience in fixed income trading, portfolio management, and financial risk management. He highlights the transition from treasury as a profit center to a more passive hedging style.

Torben also shares his roles in setting up regional treasury centers in Singapore and the Middle East, as well as his experience in mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in treasury, including risk management, cash forecasting, technology adoption, and working capital optimization.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Torben’s career journey to date
• Why understanding and addressing risk exposure is crucial
• The need for accurate cash forecasting to optimize liquidity management      
• The increasing focus on energy and commodity risk management due to extreme volatility
• Hesitation in adopting AI and blockchain in treasury
• Why working capital management and ESG criteria are significant in treasury operations

You can connect with Torben Winther on LinkedIn.

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A long career is never 100% fun and games. There are plenty of hurdles to jump over, lessons to be learned, and experience gathered along the way.

Rob Farrow, the General Manager of Corporate Treasury at SABIC, joined this episode of the Treasury Career Corner to share some of the key lessons he learned during the course of his 40-year treasury career. With a wealth of experience spanning over several continents, it’s safe to say that he knows a thing or two.

Rob has worked in global treasury and finance leadership for companies such as Ford Motor Company, General Electric, Alghanim Industries (Kuwait) and most recently as VP Treasury and Business Strategy for Itron Inc. in Spokane, Washington. While in his various roles, his work has included responsibilities for P&L delivery, debt and equity funding, project finance, cash management, FX commodity and interest rate management, collections, M&A, business strategy and insurance. 

SABIC is a global leader in chemicals headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From making cars and planes more fuel-efficient to helping conserve the world’s water supply and enabling colourful smartphone cases, they find solutions to the challenges of today to help their customers achieve their ambitions and build a better tomorrow.

The company has more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 50 countries. They equally have significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, North-East Asia, and Southeast Asia.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Rob got his start in treasury
• The importance of being open to help and advice
• What Rob learned in his early years as a treasurer
• How Rob and his different teams braced challenges in treasury
• Why it’s important to level up your skills
• How Rob manages his global team in the midst of the pandemic
• Rob’s take on the biggest shifts and changes in treasury
• Rob’s advice to aspiring and current treasurers

You can connect with Rob on LinkedIn.

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Join us for this week’s special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE at our Dublin event as three amazing Treasurers share their career advice and insights into the profession.

The guests for this episode are:

• Erin Cole - Group Treasurer at Tate & Lyle
• Paul Hussey - Group Treasurer at QatarEnergy
• Emer Murnane - Group Treasurer at Smurtfit Westrock

The episode features a panel discussion with three Treasurers who talk about their treasury careers, progression, and the future of treasury. They discuss the importance of mentorship, work ethic, and exposure to different treasury roles.

They also touch on the value of education and qualifications in treasury, the role of technology and AI in treasury, and the importance of communication and networking in building a successful treasury career.

For more information on the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event please visit this link

Key Takeaways:       

• Insights into the treasury careers of the panellists and their journeys to success.
• Discussion on the importance of mentorship, work ethic, and exposure to different treasury roles.
• Insights into the value of education and qualifications in treasury.
• Discussion on the role of technology and AI in treasury and its impact on treasury careers.
• Tips on communication, networking, and building a successful treasury career.

If you’d like to get in touch with Erin, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Paul, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Emer, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Jörg Pässler, the Group Treasurer at Sappi Limited, about his treasury career and the evolution of treasury operations.

Jörg Pässler is the Group Treasurer at Sappi Limited, the world's largest manufacturer of graphic paper and dissolving wood pulp. With his extensive experience in banking and treasury, Jörg brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the podcast. Listen in to gain insights from his successful career in treasury.

Jörg shares his journey from Germany to South Africa and his 17-year banking background, which served as a strong foundation for his treasury career. He discusses the international expansion of Sappi and the challenges of centralizing cash management and implementing automation. Jörg highlights the importance of building trust, embracing new ideas, and understanding the business to add value as a treasury professional.

Key Takeaways:     

• The benefits of centralizing cash management and implementing automation in treasury operations
• The importance of building strong relationships with banks and understanding the business to increase the treasury team's influence
• The value of critical thinking and going deep in various disciplines within treasury, such as finance, accounting, and tax
• The need for treasury professionals to increase their profile within the company and become internal consultants
• The excitement of working in treasury, where every day is dynamic and requires real-time decision-making

You can connect with Jörg Pässler on LinkedIn.

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The beauty of working in treasury is that it opens the door to so many different career opportunities.

Johan Nystedt, President and Founder of Nystedt Enterprise Solutions LLC, joins The Treasury Career Corner to talk about his journey from treasury to risk management via investor relations and mergers and acquisitions.

He provides valuable advice on starting out in treasury, getting the most out of your career and explains how his career has advanced from the beginning to the present day.

Johan’s business provides advisory and technological services to Enterprise Risk Management clients. Immediately prior to founding NES, Johan was the SVP of Finance for RR Donnelley, where he headed up M&A, Investor Relations and corporate FP&A.

Prior to that, Johan was the Chief Risk Officer, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Conagra Brands.

Johan has held Senior Treasury, Investor Relations and M&A roles at Levi Strauss, Kraft Foods and Altria Group. Over the years, Johan has been an active speaker at global conferences on topics spanning risk management, treasury, ESG and business partnering.

On the podcast we discussed…

• The first stages of Johan’s career
• Working with Kraft after a controversial acquisition
• The benefits of getting out of your comfort zone
• Why he chose to start his own business
• The advantages of enterprise risk management
• Why getting to know your business is crucial

You can connect with Johan Nystedt on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, treasury professional Christina Easton shares her diverse career journey and highlights the importance of innovation and value creation in treasury.

Christina Easton is an innovative treasury thought leader, certified Change Manager and blockchain strategist, harnessing over two decades of advisory experience with C-suite executives at Fortune 50+ and commercial giants such as Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Logitech, Fitbit and Smartsheet.

With a robust career spanning technology, SaaS, and financial services, Christina possesses exceptional leadership, finance operations, and expertise in payments, compliance and governance. She is recognized for award-winning liquidity solutions and the ideation and execution of a revolutionary verifiable credential use case in treasury.

She has held a variety of leadership positions at Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Avalara as well as Treasury Sales roles at Bank of America in both the US and UK. Her expertise lies in questioning the status quo, modernizing finance processes , and leveraging data analytics to achieve outcomes.

On the podcast Christina discusses her career trajectory, starting from sales at a local bank to working in treasury at multinational companies. She shares her experiences in ideating and implementing innovative solutions, such as just in time funding, outsourcing foreign exchange spot trading to banks. Christina also highlights the importance of data analytics and true value creation in the future of treasury.

What to expect…        

• Insights into Christina's career journey and the different roles she has held in treasury.       
• Examples of innovative solutions implemented in treasury operations.       
• Discussion on the future of treasury, focusing on data analytics and value creation.
• Tips for career success, including having a plan, being bold, and developing a personal brand.

You can connect with Christina Easton on LinkedIn.

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We’re diving into the world of sustainable finance on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast with the Founder and Managing Director of ESG Treasury, Adrian Sargent.

Adrian has had a varied career to date in various senior roles in treasury across financial services from challenger banks to the largest asset manager in the world. He has worked at a number of financial services companies (Morgan Stanley, HBOS, Tesco Bank, BlackRock, Virgin Money) and has extensive experience in building, developing and managing treasury teams. He is a chartered accountant and currently studying for the Association of Corporate Treasurers Advanced Diploma in Treasury Management.

Now, the time has come for Adrian to put his skills and knowledge to good use and deliver sustainable solutions for his clients through his treasury advice and consultancy company, ESG Treasury. Whether clients need treasury advice, help to move towards a sustainable economy or they want to take full advantage of sustainable finance – ESG Treasury helps them every step of the way.

Through their experience and insight, ESG Treasury can help any treasurer, CFO or CEO and cover any location and sector. They can help Treasury in three ways:

1. Short to medium assignments focused on specific items that take between 5-10 days
2. Medium to long term assignment, covering more areas and working with companies and banks/financial institutions to develop and embed the correct operating model and all that entails
3. Long term partner – regular engagement providing oversight and guidance, acting as part-time Treasurer/Board advisor, more akin to Non-Executive with specialist Treasury experience.

Adrian has partnered with Challenge Sustainability, who are market leaders in sustainability advice. Both companies are aligned and can assist with the treasury and funding model as well as the overall strategy of the organisation.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Adrian got started in treasury
• A glimpse at Adrian’s previous roles prior to starting his own business, ESG Treasury
• Why Adrian launched his new business, ESG Treasury
• The importance of sustainable finance and considering the environment
• How sustainable finance can help save the environment
• What treasurers can do to be ‘greener’ in their organisation and their processes
• The three core principles of achieving sustainable finance

If you’d like to get in touch with Adrian, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

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Roger Aguilar, Assistant Treasurer and Head of the Treasury and Credit & Collections department at Oceaneering International Inc, joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to discuss his seasoned career in Corporate Treasury and Banking. In this interview, we uncover what it was like for Roger to go from banking to treasury, his experience working in treasury in different regions and markets and what advice he would give to someone aspiring to follow a similar career path.

Roger is a seasoned professional with international experience and a proven track record in Global Treasury and Corporate Banking. He has broad experience managing global treasury operations, financial risk management, debt and capital markets/corporate finance, rating agencies, credit and collections and much more.

Previously, Roger was the Treasury Advisory at Deloitte, a multinational professional services network. Deloitte is a well-known and respected accounting organisation and is currently the world’s largest professional services network by revenue and number of professionals.

In his current role as Assistant Treasurer at Oceaneering International Inc., Roger is the Head of the Treasury and Credit & Collections department, reporting to the Sr VP Tax and Treasury. His main responsibility is transforming the entire treasury function, which requires both strategic and tactical approaches with regular interaction with the senior management team.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Roger went from finance and banking to treasury
• How Roger de-risked the currency exposure in his previous treasury roles
• Roger talks about his experience working in treasury in different regions and markets including Mexico, the U.S and the UK
• How treasury differs in the pharmaceutical industry and technology industry
• Why consulting involves so much travel and whether or not it’s worth it
• How the future of treasury will likely develop and evolve
• Roger shares advice for those looking to follow a similar career path

If you would like to get in touch with Roger, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

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Most treasurers have encountered colossal challenges at some stage of their career. But this week’s guest was thrown in at the deep end in his very first treasury role.

Steffen Diel, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Treasury at SAP SE, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss treasury challenges, his transition from banking, coping with financial crises and more.

He provides top tips for treasurers of all ages and emphasises why curiosity is key to success in the industry.

Steffen has been the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Treasury at SAP SE since 2014. He is responsible for all Treasury activities of the Group covering global cash management, corporate finance, financial risk management as well as Treasury solution-related co-innovation and sales support.

Steffen is a board member of Taulia LLC, a market-leading fintech provider of working capital management (WCM) solutions.

He joined SAP in 2006 as Head of Treasury Finance, a team within the Global Treasury organization of SAP, responsible for capital market topics, external funding, bank relationship management, Treasury-related reporting, and group-wide planning of financial income.

Prior to joining SAP, Steffen was Head of Finance/Treasury at a German listed mid-cap automotive supplier. He started his career at Deutsche Bank as a Relationship Manager.

Steffen has a degree in International Business Administration from the Worms University of Applied Sciences.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Steffen was thrown in at the deep end in treasury
• His roots in banking
• Working for a global business software company
• Dealing with financial crises
• His first experiences with a global company
• Why it’s important for treasurers to keep learning

You can connect with Steffen Diel on LinkedIn.

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Treasury never stands still. Our latest guest on the podcast has adapted to different roles, industries and ways of working, and he has some top tips to help you through transitions. 

Brice Zimmermann, Global Head of Treasury at Alcon Management SA, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. He talks through how he ended up in treasury, the importance of collaboration and gives top advice to young treasurers. 

Brice began as an external auditor of PricewaterhouseCoopers in the late 90s and then joined Credit Agricole Indosuez as a Project Manager. 

He then kickstarted his treasury career with a role as Treasury Controller at Novartis, before switching to Head of Treasury Control & Reporting. 

Brice then became Global Head of Treasury at Puma Energy in 2016 before joining Alcon in 2019, where he currently works under the same title. 

On the podcast we discuss… 

• Why auditing first took Brice’s attention 
• His journey into the treasury world 
• The advantages of a centralised treasury system 
• Why collaboration is key to success 
• The future of treasury 
• Keeping a learning mindset 
• Adapting the changes in the industry 
• How COVID changed Brice’s ways of working 

You can connect with Brice Zimmermann on LinkedIn. 

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I’m delighted to be joined by Dan Ferguson, the Group Treasurer at RSA Insurance Group plc on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Dan as we discussed how he built his career and where he sees the treasury profession going next. We also explore how Brexit might impact treasury and how he is planning to deal with it in his role as Group Treasurer at RSA. 

Dan is an experienced Treasury professional with a hands-on approach and experience through the front, middle and back offices gained in a variety of regulated industries. He has experience of leading a range of change management projects, including the implementation of a global Treasury systems solution. He has also negotiated a wide range of banking services from lending, transactional banking, pooling & cash management, and integrated FX/payment platforms, to larger scale RFI’s/RFP’s for global solutions.  

Dan joined RSA in 2002 after working in the Treasury teams at Thomas Cook, Bank of New York, and Ernst & Young. At RSA in his role as Group Treasurer, he is responsible for liquidity management, funding, and consideration of a number of our financial risks such as foreign exchange. He also manages banking relationships to try and get the best out of these providers in terms of support and services.  

On the podcast we discussed… 

• Dan’s career path and how he transitioned from Treasury Analyst to Group Treasurer 
• Why you should consider doing exams such as the AMCT and MCT 
• Dan discusses the Global Treasury Management system they use at RSA 
• The biggest challenges treasurers face within the insurance business 
• How Brexit may impact the future of treasury 
• The importance of having good communication and negotiation skills as a treasurer 

If you’d like to get in touch with Dan, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile. 

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How can you move up in Treasury?

In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, I talk to Forrest Cebold, the Treasurer at Freeport LNG, about his top tips for anyone who is serious about building a successful Treasury Career. We also discuss his diversified financial experience, his current role at Freeport LNG, and so much more.

Freeport LNG was founded in 2002 with the objective to design, build and operate an LNG import and regasification terminal. The shale gas revolution in the late 2000s marked a turning point in the U.S. oil and gas industry. For Freeport LNG, it meant taking their business in a new direction: transforming an import terminal into a natural gas liquefaction and liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility. Now, they are on their way to becoming one of the first and largest U.S. exporters of LNG.

Forrest has diversified financial experience with large global companies in the energy and holding company industries. His experience includes global liquidity management, financial modelling/analysis, bank relationship management, debt management, capital markets, credit analysis, investment management, hedge management, foreign exchange, Sarbanes Oxley implementation, and rating agency management.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Forrest discovered finance and Treasury
• Why more Treasurers should consider branching into international Treasury
• What to do if you’re in an organisation that is being acquired by another company
• What it’s like moving from a private group to a public group, and moving from retail to the oil and gas industry
• Why Treasurers have to adapt to the culture of the company they work for
• The importance of building relationships in Treasury
• Why you have to be prepared to move up an organisation
• Forrest talks about Freeport LNG and his role at the company
• How to manage relationships and problems, etc. on a global Treasury scale
• Tips for embracing new job opportunities within Treasury
• The benefits of networking, learning from others and being a good communicator
• Key tips to succeed in Treasury

You can connect with Forrest on LinkedIn.

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We’re celebrating 100 episodes of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, which is an incredible milestone and we’re so grateful for each of our guests and those of you who listen in each week. To celebrate 100 episodes of the show, I’m joined by superstar VP and Treasurer of Dow Inc., Gary McGuire.

Gary leads a global team of over 100 treasury professionals managing all aspects of Dow’s finances which include Funding, Operations, Planning, Customer Financial Services, Insurance, Pension, Financial Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Real Estate, and Enterprise Wide Risk Management. Gary is President and CEO of Liana Limited and Dorinco Reinsurance Company (wholly owned subsidiary of Dow), in addition to serving on the boards of both companies. He is chairman of Dow’s Investment Committee, and also a member of the Liana Finance Committee and Dow’s Benefits Governance Finance Committee (BGFC).

Outside of Dow, Gary is board member of the Dow Chemical Employee’s Credit Union in addition to serving on its Asset Liability Management Committee and its Loan Committee. He is a board member of MidMichigan Health where he also Chairs its Finance Committee, is Vice Chair of its Investment Committee and Vice Chair of the Compensation Committee. Gary is also a member of the Board of the IFOPA (a 501c3 charity) as well as Treasurer and Chairman of its Finance Committee. Gary holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Gary got started in treasury and worked his way up to his current VP position
• Lessons Gary learned during his time away from Dow
• Integrating pension into treasury
• What it was like for Gary to take on more responsibility as he climbed up the career ladder
• Interesting challenges that treasurers face when working for a company like Dow
• Potential changes and innovations treasurers may face in the near future
• Why it’s so important to leverage bank relationships
• How to compete with other candidates who want the same treasury roles as you

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I’m thrilled to be joined by Julien Muet, the Head of Corporate Treasury at TÜV Rheinland Group on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. It’s an intriguing conversation about his fascinating career in treasury, what it means to be a leader and what he looks for when he recruits new candidates. 

If you didn’t know, TÜV Rheinland is a world-leading independent testing service provider with 145 years of tradition. The Group employs over 20,000 people around the world and generates an annual turnover of almost 2 billion euros. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact for more sustainability and against corruption. The Group’s mission and guiding principle is to achieve sustained development of safety and quality in order to meet the challenges arising from the interaction between man, technology and the environment. 

As the Group Treasurer, Julien manages and leads global treasury activities including capital and bank market, cash and liquidity management, risk management and asset management. Prior to working with TÜV Rheinland, Julien worked as Senior Treasury Manager at Johnson Controls and was soon promoted to Director of Corporate Treasury. He has had an impressive career that many treasurers aspire to emulate. 

So, if you want to hear more about Julien and how he climbed the treasury career ladder, tune in! 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• An overview of Julien’s treasury career to date 
• Leadership tips for someone who wants to be a great leader for their team 
• How to build up a good collaboration with different business partners 
• Treasury challenges faced by TÜV Rheinland Group in the wake of cultural change within the corporate structure 
• The future of treasury and how the industry will be impacted by artificial intelligence 
• What Julien looks for when he recruits new candidates 
• Career advice for anyone who wants to succeed in treasury 

Want to get in touch with Julien? You can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile. 

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I am joined by George Dessing, the Executive Vice President, Treasury and Risk at Wolters Kluwer.

George is responsible for global treasury, risk management, and (non-IT) business continuity, and real estate at Wolters Kluwer in support of the company’s strategy. He has been with Wolters Kluwer since 1997. Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer in 1997, he held various positions in Nethold Finance, part of the FilmNet Group, in the Netherlands and Belgium. He is a member of the advisory board of the Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers.

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in information services and solutions for professionals in the health, tax and accounting, risk and compliance, finance, and legal sectors. They help customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialised technology and services.

Founded in 1836 and headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands, the company serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs 18,600 people worldwide. In 2019 Wolters Kluwer reported annual revenues of €4.6 billion.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How George’s passion for finance led him to a career in treasury
• How treasury is evolving at Wolters Kluwer
• The dynamic transformation at the organisation’s core
• How Wolters Kluwer’s working philosophy is dismantling the traditional hierarchy
• Why human connection is key to keeping your team focused
• Why treasurers should focus on their personal development
• What’s in store for the future of treasury at Wolters Kluwer
• George’s key pieces of advice for aspiring treasurers

If you would like to connect with George, you can find him here on LinkedIn.

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Treasury is such a fascinating career path to journey down, absolutely everyone has a different story of how they got there. In fact, you might not even know that it’s the career for you until you dive in! On this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Julia Fordham, the Group Head of Treasury at Small World Financial Services. We cover her unexpected dive into the finance industry, her career journey and some amazing lessons she learnt along the way.

Julia graduated from Selwyn College, Cambridge with a BA (Hons) in Classics. She holds professional qualifications from the Association of Corporate Treasurers, and the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Before moving into treasury, she had a background in commercial banking, having started her career at Barclays.  

Julia has worked in financial services since graduating, and since the mid-nineties performed a variety of senior treasury management roles. Most recently with Old Mutual plc and prior to that at Morgan Stanley, where she was directly involved in crisis management during the crash of 2008. Julia is currently Group Head of Treasury at Small World Group, being the first person to hold this position. Small World Financial Services is one of the world’s leading and most trusted payment service providers offering a secure, fast and inexpensive way to send and receive money anywhere in the world.

On the podcast, we discussed...

• How Julia went from studying Classics at Cambridge to starting a career in treasury
• What experience she gained from the finance industry to springboard her into the treasury profession
• What it was like being a treasurer during the financial crisis in 2008
• Who Small World Financial Services are and what they do
• What the treasury industry was like when Julia first started and how it’s developed since
• Julia shares advice for people looking to follow a similar career path to herself

Click here to learn more about Julia’s interview with Jack Large on how to close a corporate treasury department down.

If you’d like to get in touch with Julia, you can connect with her via LinkedIn. 

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On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Felix Warmuth, the Head of Treasury at RHI AG/RHI Magnesita. RHI Magnesita is the global leader in refractories. They have the largest number of locations around the world and the most innovative, reliable products and services.

Felix is a Senior Executive with more than 12 years of experience in industrial business, specializing in Finance, Treasury and General Management. He is highly experienced in leading global international teams with a focus on financial transactions and state-of-the-art processes, risk management as well as business digitalization and transformation and change management.

By understanding cultural fit, diversity management and constantly striving for change and improvement, Felix manages global businesses and financial transactions with international set up as well as highly complex structures.

Currently, he is an integral part of the Management team of RHI Magnesita. In his function as Head of Treasury, he is responsible for Corporate Finance and Treasury activities as well as global Credit Risk Management while leading high-performance teams striving for continuous advancement.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Felix talks about his biggest challenge working with global international teams
• Structuring a treasury team on a local and global scale
• How to develop a strategic plan and solutions as a treasury department
• The importance of having good analytical and communication skills as a treasurer
• Tips for assessing a candidate’s suitability for a treasury role
• Career advice for someone who wants to break into the treasury industry

You can get in touch with Felix and connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

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Building your career is not something you simply lay the groundwork for in the beginning and hope it grows naturally. No matter what stage of your career you’re at, you need to nurture it and put the time and effort into growing and developing your skills.

Someone who lives by that is Lee-Ann Perkins, the Assistant Treasurer at Specialized Bicycle Components. Lee-Ann joined the Treasury Career Corner back in 2019, but we’ve dug back into the archive to revisit her fantastic episode. Lee-Ann explains how she has always been driven to learn new things and nurture her career.

Back when the episode first aired, she was the Assistant Treasurer at ION Geophysical. She joins us again in this episode for a catch-up on what she’s been up to since.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Morgan Hill, California, Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., is an American company that designs, manufactures, and markets bicycles, bicycle components, and related products under the brand name "Specialized," as well as the premium and professional-oriented "S-works".

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Lee-Ann got started in treasury
• The changes she’s witnessed in the industry
• Why you need to understand the business and industry you’re in
• Lee-Ann’s four “Ns” for managing your career
• What Lee-Ann has been up to since the episode first aired
• Her work-life balance advice for working remotely

You can connect with Lee-Ann on LinkedIn.

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Where does the role of a treasurer fit into a business?

According to this Treasury Career Corner guest, it’s a unique position that adds so much value. 

Michael Fox, the Group Treasurer at Equiniti Group Plc, joined this episode to share his career story and tips and explain why treasurers are uniquely positioned to add value and knowledge to an organisation.

Michael has worked as a Group Treasurer for companies like Cubico Sustainable Investments, Xchanging plc, and as an Assistant Treasurer at Thomson Reuters. He specialises in core treasury strategy, funding, and financial risk management.

Equiniti Group PLC is a British-based outsourcing business focused on providing administration and payment services supported by technology platforms.

The Group also provides share registration and associated investor services, administration of employee share plans, pension administration and software, and employee benefit schemes. Equiniti Group serves a wide range of organizations in the UK and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• How Michael found his way into treasury
• Why treasurers need to understand how to add value
• How Michael helped to bring treasury into the wider financial strategy
• Why accounting qualifications came in handy in his career
• Why you need to take ownership in your treasury career
• How treasury is a unique position in a company

You can connect with Michael Fox on LinkedIn.

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In this week’s show, I am joined by Shawn McCarthy, the former Head of Treasury at Deliveroo, to talk about her career as a Treasury Consultant. We discuss her approach to solving treasury problems for a variety of companies in the UK and US and discussed why she prefers interim over permanent appointments. We also touched upon what qualities she believes makes a treasury superstar. 

Shawn McCarthy has been a corporate treasurer and treasury consultant for 25+ years and has operated Treasury Consulting Intl. Ltd since 2016. Her previous role was working for Deliveroo, a fast-food restaurant delivery service that saw revenue growth of over 650% year on year.

During her career, Shawn has held various senior treasury management roles in the UK and overseas. She has worked with a variety of large and international businesses from plc’s, to law firms to private equity spin-offs. Some of her clients have included the Compass Group, Willis Group, The Carlyle Group plc, and KPMG Treasury Consulting. As a consultant, Shawn has been instrumental in establishing new treasury functions at six companies, including two international law firms.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Shawn discovered the world of treasury
• Why Shawn is drawn to more interim projects
• Shawn’s checklist for starting up a treasury system from scratch
• What themes Shawn sees when she goes in to consult
• Shawn’s opinions on current TMS (treasury management system) providers
• How Shawn works with struggling treasurers and the superstars
• What top things Shawn looks for when reviewing a CV to find replacements for her interim roles or treasury juniors

You can get in touch with Shawn by connecting with her on LinkedIn.

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Join me on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner Podcast, where I speak to Ramon Tolk, the Senior Director of Treasury at Avery Dennison. Ramon is responsible for treasury and FX management and loans for Avery Dennison and is based in The Netherlands. His career has taken him from the world of auditing, to consultancy to treasury. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences and has written several articles on treasury topics and is sought after as a guest lecturer for bachelor and master’s courses on treasury.

While you may have used Avery labels, what you may not know is that the Avery Dennison Corporation is actually a global Fortune 500 company in materials science which specialises not just in labelling, but in the design and manufacture a range of functional materials. For over eight decades, they have been manufacturing products that are used in almost every major industry.

Today they make a range of physical and digital products; ranging from radio-frequency identification (RFID), pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and other bonding solutions for industrial, medical and retail applications and tags and embellishments for apparel. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company employs approximately 30,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Their reported sales in 2018 were $7.2 billion. Today they strive to find innovative, intelligent and sustainable solutions for customers across the globe.

Prior to working for Avery Dennison, Ramon started as in auditing at Deloitte before progressing to the position of Senior Manager, heading up the Regulatory and Accounting team within Treasury & Capital Markets for a range of international companies. He then consulted at Numico and managed their transition to Danone.

In 2012, Ramon moved to VimpelCom where he set up the treasury management systems, controls, and compliance processes as well as dealing with corporate finance strategy. He believes being able to have a broad knowledge in your field and sharing that knowledge with others is the key to a successful treasury career.

If you want to get the ‘bigger picture’ of what a global treasury career could be, then make sure you listen in to Ramon’s interview.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Ramon’s auditing background helped him in his treasury career
• Why Ramon made the switch from consulting to corporate
• Dealing with the complexity of emerging markets and shareholders at VimpelCom
• Making the move to Avery Dennison and being responsible for treasury, FX and a global cash management project
• Why he believes in sharing treasury knowledge on the speaking circuit
• How always seeking continuous improvement is the key to Ramon’s success

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Managing treasury for the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology company spanning 180 countries is challenging enough. Throw a global pandemic into the mix and things get truly complicated.

Andrea Sottoriva, Group Treasurer & Finance Director at SITA, joins The Treasury Career Corner to speak about his career to date, navigating through a global pandemic as the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology company, and why ESG is here to stay. He also provides top tips to listeners on having a healthy work life and a fulfilling career in treasury.

Andrea has solid finance experience working across a variety of industries, including banking, auditing, investment banking and more. He has worked with SITA since 2007, beginning his journey there as Finance Manager South Europe before becoming Cash Manager Europe and then taking on his current role in 2014.

Andrea graduated from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore with a BSc in Economics in 1993.

Hailing from Milan, Italy, Andrea was a Junior Auditor with Ernst & Young and later a Junior Risk Manager for Intesa Sanpaolo. He then moved to London, becoming Senior Risk Manager for Citi. He moved back to Italy in 2000 to start a role as Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and Asset Management Leader at GE Capital, where he stayed until 2007.

Andrea’s major achievements include the Adam Smith Award for Best Cash Management Solution, best GEO for Cash Collection and achieving a Management Leadership Excellence (MLX) award.

SITA is the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology.

100% dedicated to the air transport industry, SITA co-innovates with its customers to provide more seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel.

Today, their solutions drive operational efficiencies at more than 1,000 airports while delivering the promise of the connected aircraft to more than 400 airlines and across 18,000 aircraft globally.

SITA also provides the technology solutions that help governments strike the balance of secure borders and seamless travel.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Andrea got started in the industry
• Guiding the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology company through COVID as a treasurer
• The complexities of working for a company across 180 countries
• Adjusting to working from home
• The importance of face-to-face contact with colleagues
• Why ESG is a revolution that’s here to stay

You can connect with Andrea Sottoriva on LinkedIn.

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Join us this week on the Treasury Career Corner podcast for this special revisited episode, as we reconnect with Sam Pallotta, who has transitioned from being a Treasurer to a CFO at Russo Development.

Sam was first on the show back in 2020 when he was the Chief Risk Officer & Treasurer at Rockefeller Group. We are delighted that he rejoins us to share his insights and experiences on the journey and he offers valuable advice for treasury professionals looking to advance their careers.

Sam is currently at Russo Development, one of the most active, privately held developers of industrial, data centre, and multifamily properties serving the New Jersey market. He brings his expertise in treasury, risk management, and investment analysis to his role as CFO.

The episode discusses Sam's career journey, starting from his early days at General Motors and his transition into treasury. He shares his experiences working on complex financial transactions and managing large portfolios, which laid the foundation for his success in the CFO role.

On the podcast we discuss…       

• How Sam discovered his passion for finance and transition into treasury
• How treasury departments add value         
• Where Sam sees treasury going next       
• Insights into the challenges and opportunities in treasury and finance
• The importance of establishing credibility, building rapport with teams, and driving change within an organization
• Why treasury professionals need to broaden their skills and take on additional responsibilities      
• The importance of staying well-versed in accounting and other areas outside of treasury to enhance career growth

You can connect with Sam Pallotta on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Sassan Parandeh, the Global Treasurer and Head of Insurance, Risk and Property Management Departments at ChildFund International, shares his career journey in treasury and the innovative solutions he has implemented in his current role.

As a finance, treasury, and insurance expert Sassan has extensive expertise in various areas such as global leadership, cyber security, PCI compliance, insurance and risk management, cryptocurrency, capital-credit structuring and retirement plans.

In 2023 he successfully won the Gold Alexander Hamilton Award for strengthening security and controls over Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Payment Card Industry data that transformed his department into a cyber-incident-resilient cash fortress.

In 2014 he received the Grand Pinnacle Award for payment system innovations that funded remote and underbanked locations in the developing world.

Sassan serves as the Principal of the Cyber Incident Response team at ChildFund International. He developed the organization's first cyber incident response plan, optimized cyber insurance policies, conducted tabletop simulations, and implemented communication systems and emergency response protocols.

Sassan holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Loyola Marymount University, a Master of Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University, Long Beach. He is also a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).

Aside from this he has also been published in professional and academic journals and he has been interviewed and quoted in various media outlets. Some of his publications include articles in AFP Exchange Magazine and featured interviews on BBC Global News and Treasury & Risk Magazine.

On the podcast we discuss…       

• Sassan's accidental entry into treasury
• The changes he has witnessed in the field over the years       
• The importance of staying relevant and adapting to new technologies and risks
• The evolution of treasury operations and the challenges he has faced in different industries
• The innovative solutions implemented by Sassan and his team at ChildFund International
• The importance of networking and staying connected with the treasury community
• Sassan’s involvement with the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
• Why you should engage with professional organizations to stay informed and learn from others in the field.

You can connect with Sassan Parandeh on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Nils Ostendorf, the Director of Global Treasury at IFCO Management GmbH, to discuss his career in treasury and the challenges of financing a pooling company.

Nils is the Director of Global Treasury at IFCO Management GmbH, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods. He manages global financing, risk management, and cash management for the company. Nils has extensive experience in corporate finance and has worked in both banking and corporate treasury roles.

The episode delves into Nils' career journey, from his first job at a bank to his current role at IFCO Management GmbH. Nils discusses his passion for corporate finance and his transition from banking to corporate treasury. He also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of financing a pooling company and managing cash flow in a complex industry.

What to Expect:       

• Nils shares his early interest in corporate finance and how he ended up in treasury.
• He discusses his experience working in banking and the different roles he held within the corporate banking team.
• Nils explains the evolution of treasury departments in companies and the increasing complexity of financing and cash management.
• He talks about his transition from banking to corporate treasury at OTTO Group and the challenges he faced in setting up the treasury function.
• Nils shares his experience at IFCO Management, including the financing and cash management challenges of a pooling company and the recent amended extent facility transaction.

You can connect with Nils Ostendorf on LinkedIn.

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How can you add value to your treasury team?

No matter what role you’re in, always look for ways to add value and support your team. That’s the advice that Jan Beukes, Group Treasurer at MultiChoice Group, shares in this episode of The Treasury Career Corner.

Prior to his role at MultiChoice Group, Jan has had roles as Group Treasurer at AFGRI Group Holdings and Group Corporate Finance Manager at AFGRI Operations. He has also given talks at the EuroFinance Effective Finance & Treasury Africa & Middle East event.

Jan’s background was originally in accounting before moving to treasury. He has a master’s degree in Forensic Accounting from North-West University in South Africa.

MultiChoice is Africa's leading entertainment company. They create and secure the rights to phenomenal content from all over the world. This gets delivered through their Direct To Home (DTH), Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT), and online video entertainment services.

Their entertainment platforms – DStv, GOtv, Showmax, and DStv Now – are a hub for approximately 14 million people across 50 countries.

Through Irdeto, they are a world leader in digital platform security for video entertainment, connected transport, and IoT-connected industries.

For this multinational group, Jan manages a centralised group treasury team overseeing all foreign exchange risk management activities, cash & liquidity optimisation structures, while also maintaining relationships with key regulatory, banking, and business partners.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• How Jan first got started in the finance world
• Why emotional intelligence is an undervalued but vital skill
• Why it’s so important to get out of your comfort zone
• How Jan likes to give his team exposure to different roles and skills
• Why good teamwork is vital in treasury
• Jan’s tips for those thinking of getting into treasury

You can connect with Jan on LinkedIn.

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What do you need to succeed in treasury beyond experience?

In this episode of Treasury Career Corner, John Jackson is on the show to discuss his impressive treasury career. John shares his thoughts on what makes a good treasury leader, what skills are most essential for new treasurers, and why it’s important to always do something you enjoy.

John recently retired as Group Treasurer of Severn Trent plc after more than 30 years in corporate treasury and banking. Highlights of his career included working in Hong Kong for Marks and Spencer and as Finance Director of the Treasury Division for Halifax Building Society during its conversion to a bank.

He is a Chartered Accountant and former council member of the ACT. John is now looking forward to enjoying more time with his family and his collection of guitars.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• How John first got started on the treasury career path
• The benefits of having banking experience in treasury
• What makes a great team leader
• Why hiring treasurers is more about enthusiasm than experience
• John’s two tips for aspiring treasurers

You can connect with John on LinkedIn.

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I’m thrilled to be joined by Susana Aristizabal, the Assistant Treasurer at Bombardier Transportation on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast.

Susana Aristizabal is originally from Colombia. She holds a graduate diploma in International Business from McGill and an MBA from HEC Montreal. She is a Certified Treasury Professional (C.T.P.) and joined Bombardier in July 2005 as a member of the Corporate Treasury department. She moved to Zurich in October 2008 to head the Cash Management team, where she was responsible for the transportation bank account structure and governance of the payment traffic. Her role was expanded in 2011 to include FX risk management and hedge accounting. 

Since 2012, Susana is the Assistant Treasurer overseeing Treasury operations, FX Risk Management, Cash Management and Treasury Controlling for the Transportation Group worldwide. Susana has worked as a management consultant for the banking industry in her home country and has years of experience as Lecturer of Treasury Management and Applied Corporate Finance at McGill University.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Susana talks about her progression throughout her career and reveals why she has stayed with the same company for almost 14 years
• What the CTP qualification is and if it’s a necessary qualification for a treasurer to have
• Common challenges that a lot of treasury professionals face in their career
• How to know if you’re equipped to enjoy a successful career in treasury
• How millennials are impacting the industry
• The importance of having the perseverance to overcome challenges in the workplace
• Much, much more!

If you would like to get in touch with Susana, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn profile.

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It’s the final week of our special Treasury Career Corner LIVE feature series! 

The last of our feature episodes was recorded LIVE in Greece with three great treasury professionals who each have extensive experience in treasury and provide valuable insights into their successful treasury careers.

Our three fantastic guests were:

• Dimitris Siokis, Group Treasurer at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
• Elisa Mylona, Executive Director, Treasury & Customer Finance at OTE Group
• Christos Baltoumas, Director of Treasury at LAMDA Development S.A

The panel discusses various topics related to treasury careers, including the importance of mentorship, the role of technology in treasury, and the challenges faced by treasury professionals. They also emphasize the need for continuous learning and the importance of building meaningful relationships in the industry.

Dimitris Siokis - Dimitris is the Group Treasurer at Coca Cola Hellenic. He has a background in Treasury, Corporate Finance, ESG Funding, Risk Management & Advisory, Portfolio Management and Derivatives Structuring, after spending 25 years in Buy/Sell Side Banking and Advisory roles in the UK, Luxembourg and Greece.

Currently a HAT Board Member, heading the working groups for Financial Risk Management and Educational initiatives.

Elisa Mylona - Elisa has over 16 years of experience in treasury operations.  In her current role she oversees funding, liquidity, cash flow, risk management, payments, and treasury policies.

Elisa has managed complex funding transactions, navigated distressed markets, and handled corporate restructurings. In 2020, her role expanded to include Customer Finance, overseeing credit control, revenue assurance, and receivables. Previously, she worked as a Credit Analyst at Hypovereinsbank in Athens.

Christos Baltoumas - Christos is a seasoned Treasury Director with over 16 years of experience in treasury management, liquidity management, and forecasting. Currently leading treasury operations at LAMDA Development S.A., he excels in developing and managing the group’s debt exposure, negotiating complex financing agreements, and overseeing major refinancing projects.

Previously, Christos was a Treasury Manager at Bluehouse Capital, optimizing banking relationships and managing cash and liquidity across 10 countries. He has also held key positions at Vestas HELLAS SA and Pet Line SA.

Key Takeaways form the session include;

• Be curious and continue to learn to stay ahead in your treasury career.
• Building meaningful relationships and networking are crucial for success.
• Embrace technology and stay updated with the latest trends in treasury.
• Challenge assumptions and be open to...

In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Can Balcioglu, the Vice President Treasurer at PayPal, about his treasury career and the importance of international experience.

Can Balcioglu is the Vice President Treasurer at PayPal, a global leader in revolutionizing commerce. With over 25 years of experience, Can brings expertise in balance sheet management, risk management, and operational treasury to the table. His international experience and deep understanding of treasury operations make him a valuable guest to listen to.

On the episode Can discusses his journey from an industrial engineer to becoming the Treasurer of PayPal. He highlights the importance of his background in finance and how it helped him excel in treasury.

Can also shares his experience of embracing international assignments and the challenges and benefits that come with it. He emphasizes the significance of building a global network, understanding cultural nuances, and staying up-to-date with the ever-changing treasury landscape.

Can concludes by discussing the future of treasury and the need for treasury professionals to adapt to new technologies and evolving market conditions.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of having a strong background in finance and how it can benefit a career in treasury.
• The challenges and benefits of international assignments, including building a global network and gaining exposure to different markets.    
• The need for treasury professionals to stay updated with the latest developments in the industry, such as AI and data science.
• The significance of building strong relationships and collaborating with colleagues in treasury and other departments.
• The importance of continuous learning and intellectual curiosity in the treasury field.

You can connect with Can Balcioglu on LinkedIn.

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In this week’s episode of the Treasury Career Corner, I’m joined by Tom Milligan, a seasoned treasury professional with over 30 years management experience, and a track record of financial and operational leadership across multiple industry sectors including mining, transport, logistics, leasing and biotech.

On the episode Tom shares his journey from his early days in finance at IBM to his most recent roles with First Quantum Minerals and Qatar Airways.

He has worked with companies ranging in size from start-up to FTSE 100 and raised debt from $100m to $3bn in individual issuances.

Tom is a qualified Chartered Accountant and an Associate Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. He also has an Honors Degree in Business Studies from Glasgow Caledonian University plus other qualifications in Aviation Finance and the Business of Mining.

Tom has also been a Committee Member with the Irish Association of Corporate Treasurers and the International Air Transport Association Treasury Committee.

On the podcast we discuss…    

• First discovering Finance and then transitioning into Treasury      
• Tom's journey across multiple industries (mining, transport, logistics)       
• The evolution of treasury since he first entered the field        
• Why you should integrate with other areas in the organisation and not see treasury as a standalone discipline        
• The benefits of continuous learning and adaptability to thrive in the treasury profession
• Future trends in treasury
• Why networking within the treasury community helps create valuable connections and opportunities      
• Practical tips for aspiring treasury professionals

You can connect with Tom Milligan on LinkedIn.

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To be successful in treasury, it’s important to remember that relationships matter.

Not just internally but externally and by cultivating those relationships it will help you become a better person.

That advice comes from this week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner, Tim Muindi, Treasurer at ServiceNow.

Tim shares his route into treasury, the career moves he has made along the way and his advice for others looking to network and forge strong relationships.

As Treasurer at ServiceNow Tim is responsible for many areas including Capital Markets, Treasury Operations, Currency Risk Management, Investments, and Insurance.

Tim was also the key architect of ServiceNow’s $100M Racial Equity Fund launched in February 2021 with the objective of building equitable opportunities within Black communities by facilitating sustainable wealth creation through homeownership, affordable housing, entrepreneurship, and neighbourhood revitalization.

Prior to joining ServiceNow, Tim held several Treasury roles in various industries including social media, software, internet infrastructure, smart grid technology, data storage devices, and transportation.

Tim earned a B.A. in International Business from Whitworth University in Washington and an MBA from Willamette University in Oregon.

On the podcast we discussed…      

• Tim’s journey from finance into the world of treasury
• His previous career moves and responsibilities
• His role at EY travelling and leading projects globally to provide corporate treasury guidance      
• Witnessing a financial crisis and the value of strong relationships
• Establishing a treasury function from scratch and IPO preparation   
• Building LinkedIn's Treasury infrastructure for growth and expansion
• His involvement in the Diversity Advisory Council and their efforts towards workforce diversity
• Networking and relationship-building tips   
• The importance of patience when waiting for opportunities

You can connect with Tim Muindi on LinkedIn.

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In this special episode, host Mike Richards, CEO of The Treasury Recruitment Company, takes a look back at what made 2023 a stellar year and gives us a sneak peek at what 2024 has in store for us!

Key discussion points:

2023 Year in Review and Guest Highlights:

• We kicked off 2023 with a bang! From exploring personal brands to dissecting hybrid working, our episodes were a treasury enthusiast's dream.
• Shout out to some of our AMAZING guests who shared their stories of evolution, challenges, and triumphs in treasury.   
• Our download numbers have gone through the roof! 130,000 downloads speaks volumes about the incredible conversations we're sparking. 

2023 Events: Where We Made Magic Happen:       

• Virtual webinars or buzzing live shows, we did it all. Remember EuroFinance in Barcelona? We may have lost our stand in transit but we gained thousands of views and connections – talk about turning a challenge into a win!
• Networking wasn't just a word; it was our mantra. We connected, we laughed, and yes, we even took midnight swims in Barcelona!

Market Insights and Real Candidate Advice:

• The treasury recruitment scene? It's been a rollercoaster. We kept it real, discussing the ups, downs, and everything in between.
• Our advice to candidates? Set goals, polish your LinkedIn profiles, and network like there's no tomorrow. It's about making moves that count!

2024: The Year We Go Even Bigger!:       

• Get ready as we take Treasury Career Corner LIVE global!!! Join us for one of our LIVE events in London and New York (to name just a few)!!. It's not just about listening; it's about participating, learning, and connecting.

Final Thoughts:       

• Mike encourages listeners to make 2024 a year of action. Set those goals, brush up your profiles, and meet us face-to-face at one of our upcoming events.

You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Shailesh Bettadapur, VP & Treasurer at Mohawk Industries.

Shailesh S. Bettadapur is Vice President and Treasurer of Mohawk Industries, Inc, where he is responsible for financing, capital structure management, treasury operations, risk management, and M&A. Prior to joining Mohawk in August 2010, Mr. Bettadapur held a number of senior positions with other companies and has considerable international experience in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

On the podcast we discussed:

• How Shailesh got his first break in treasury
• A comparison between the treasury industry of the 90’s to modern-day treasury and how the industry has changed
• Shailesh shares his experience working internationally in places such as Detroit, Belgium and Singapore
• Shailesh’s experience working for Johnson Controls and how it compared to other firms he has worked for in the past
• An insight into Shailesh’s current role as VP and treasurer at Mohawk Industries
• How treasury is structured in Mohawk
• Shailesh reveals his ethos in treasury and how he has seen treasury change over the course of his career
• Must-have qualities if you’re applying for a new job role within treasury
• The importance of having integrity and “energy” as a treasurer
• Recruiting challenges experienced by Shailesh
• How the candidate pool has changed over the years
• Shailesh shares his view on where he sees treasury going in the future
• How blockchain and artificial intelligence will impact the future of treasury
• Career advice for anyone seeking employment in treasury
• Much, much more!

If you would like to get in touch with Shailesh, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for iTunes click here!

Being a leader in treasury is a challenge to say the least. But, it also comes with a great deal of job satisfaction and fulfilment. Joel Campbell, the Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Risk Officer at H&R Block, joins me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast to talk about his career, recruiting candidates and what it takes to be in a leadership role within the industry. 

Joel currently leads Block’s global Treasury and Risk Management functions with primary responsibility for capital structure strategy, treasury operations, bank, rating agency, and debt investor relations, along with the company’s Insurance & Risk and Enterprise Risk Management functions.

Joel joined H&R Block from The Western Union Company, where he was Vice President & Assistant Treasurer leading teams responsible for capital management, banking, insurance and risk management, and WU’s pension investments.  

 Prior to his role at Western Union, Joel served as Vice President & Assistant Treasurer with increasing responsibilities at both Ameriprise Financial and The Travelers Companies.  

He holds an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, a B.A. in Accounting from Cedarville University, and the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• The benefits of working in different international markets and learning about foreign exchange 
• Understanding debt and equity instruments across jurisdictions on an international scale 
• How to give your team strategic direction rather than micromanaging them 
• How enhanced automaton is expected to impact the treasury industry in the future 
• Advice for anyone going into their first leadership role 
• The importance of taking calculated risks as a treasurer and how it can help you climb up the treasury career ladder 

If you’d like to get in touch with Joel, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.  

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! 

If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for iTunes click here! 

Join us for this week's Treasury Career Corner podcast as we interview Britta Döttger, the Head of Treasury at Roche, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics.

Britta is a seasoned finance professional with over 30 years of experience in finance and treasury and has successfully navigated the challenges of different industries and organizations.

Her exceptional journey includes taking Frankfurt Airport public, establishing an innovative treasury function at SGL Group and taking the helm at the world-class treasury organization of the world‘s largest Biotech company.

Beyond her finance expertise, Britta is a passionate advocate for diversity of thought and organizational development. As a forward-thinker, she actively engages in discussions about the future of money and offers visionary insights into the evolving landscape of finance organizations.

With prior roles at prominent companies, Britta's experiences, wisdom and leadership continue to shape the journey of Roche‘s finance organization towards a digital, hybrid future.

Learn from a seasoned treasury professional who has successfully navigated the challenges of different industries and organizations. Gain valuable insights into building a successful career in treasury and get a glimpse into the future of finance and treasury in the digital age.

On the podcast we discuss…

• Britta's early career in finance
• Her transition to treasury, and journey to becoming the Head of Treasury at Roche
• The challenges she has faced and the lessons learnt along the way
• Valuable insights into building a successful career in treasury
• The importance of curiosity and adaptability
• The role of treasury in a global company
• The future of finance and treasury in the digital age

You can connect with Britta Döttger on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

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It’s not every day that you meet an award-winning VP Treasurer and I’m honoured to be joined by, VP Treasurer, Srikanth Dasari.

Srikanth is an innovative and award-winning VP Treasurer. He is a winner of The Alexander Hamilton Award, Treasury Management International Award, and AFP Pinnacle Award for innovation and excellence in treasury. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Srikanth has had a fascinating career journey, which is vastly different from most treasury professionals within the industry.

Srikanth specializes in Treasury, Pension and Investments, Financial Risk Management, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Strategic Alliances, Financial Planning and Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and Engineering Product Development. He received his MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Srikanth is a strategic, process minded, and results-oriented person, all of which plays a key role in his success.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Srikanth went from Chemical Engineering to becoming an award-winning VP Treasurer
• Why Srikanth became interested in pursuing a treasury career
• How Srikanth’s experience in different fields aided his career in treasury
• Srikanth talks about his experience working in different companies and organisations
• Elements of treasury that keeps Srikanth interested and passionate in the industry
• How Srikanth sees treasury evolve, change, and adapt
• Business implications of things like the Coronavirus
• Words of advice for other treasury professionals and aspiring treasurers

To get in touch with Srikanth Dasari, you can connect with him via LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

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We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna.

For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance.

With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen!

On the podcast we discussed…

• Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury
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• Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities
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• Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career
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• Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs
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• Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis
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• The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes
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• How to manage a treasury department team
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• How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis
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• The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department
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• What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury
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• Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury
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• The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc.
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• The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems
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• What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies
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• What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer
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• Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same
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• Preparing for the future of treasury
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• Much more!

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out the The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job!

For more information and to explore other episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

In this special mini-feature episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I share lots of exciting news with you about our future plans for the show. 

Since launching the podcast in October 2018, we’ve had almost 5,000 downloads! So, I want to thank you for downloading the show, and I hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the treasury profession from all of our wonderful guests. 

With the podcast doing so well, we’re striving to make it bigger and better. To start, we’re launching The Treasury Career Corner LIVE, where we’ll be hitting the stage and interviewing treasurers about their careers in front of a live audience. But, that’s not all! We’re taking the show on the road and visiting cities including London, Luxembourg, Chicago, New York, Copenhagen and Boston. 

So, if you want to find out more about our exciting plans in the pipeline for 2019 and discover if we’re bringing the show to a city near you, tune into this special feature episode for the breakdown!

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! 

If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for iTunes click here! 

If you want your treasury career to take off, you’ve got to be bold.

Taking risks and being vocal about what you want might be something you’d rather avoid, especially if you’re in the early days of your career. However, it’s something that this week’s Treasury Career Corner guest believes is vital to success. Sandra Ramos-Alves, Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb, joins the podcast to take us through her career journey so far. She shares what she credits to her success and the coaching tips she gives other treasury professionals.

Sandra first joined Bristol Myers Squibb in 2019 with the acquisition of Celgene Corporation as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. At Celgene, Sandra was Executive Director and Assistant Treasurer and held roles of increasing responsibility since joining in 2005. She had the opportunity to build a best-in-class treasury organisation, established the banking infrastructure and the financial risk management programs, optimised the capital structure, and financed multiple acquisitions in the debt capital markets. 

Sandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Spanish from Rutgers University and a Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Strategic Cost Management and Entrepreneurial Finance from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company, and its mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Their medicines are helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience, fibrosis and others.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How being proactive and trying new things can open new opportunities  
• How treasury skills can apply to any industry
• Why taking risks and being vocal are key to career growth
• The importance of networking
• Why new tech is the future in treasury
• Why Sandra coaches young treasury professionals to try new things

You can connect with Sandra on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

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The Treasury Career Corner is brought to you by The Treasury Recruitment Company, the only global specialist Treasury recruitment company in the world. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from Michel Bekkers, the former Group Treasurer for Adidas. 

Michel is currently the Principal and Co-Founder at RSquare Consulting, where he offers financial consulting for organisations looking for advice and support for strategic decision making and risk management. Michel is an experienced finance professional with a demonstrated history of delivering results through financial innovations.  

After having worked for large multi-national companies for three decades, his new focus has been on working with/for smaller to midsized companies with strong growth potential. 

When you listen in, you’ll hear about why Michel believes cash is a fact and profit is an interpretation. We also get into what it takes to have a successful treasury career and why you have to define for yourself what makes you tick. And, how to find it in your role until you discover a position that really resonates with you as an individual. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• Michel’s career from how he first got into corporate treasury to launching his own consulting firm 
• How to approach commodity risk management 
• The difference between working in a principle led and rules led treasury environment 
• How to implement centralised cash management and an FX management policy 
• The value of blockchain in the future 
• Career tips and guidance for aspiring treasurers 

If you’d like to get in touch with Michel, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile. 

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here.Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! 

If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for iTunes click here!

On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Jane Pilcher, the Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group.

Anglian Water Group's principal business is Anglian Water, the group's regulated water and sewerage company, which supplies water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. Anglian Venture Holdings is the investment and management vehicle responsible for the Anglian Water Group’s commercial businesses across the UK and Ireland, with over £100 million invested to date. These businesses have a combined turnover in excess of £500 million and offer customers a wealth of expertise in the water industry and infrastructure related sectors.

As the company’s Group Treasurer, Jane is responsible for all finance and treasury activities of the group. However, her prime responsibility is to raise group debt, debt and bank investor relations, and liaise with the three rating agencies.

Jane and I had an interesting discussion about her experience in treasury, her current role with Anglian Water Group and where she sees the future of the treasury industry going next. It’s a fantastic episode and one that you’re going to find a lot of value from, especially if you’re interested in pursuing a treasury career.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Jane’s career journey from working in commercial banking to obtaining her existing role as a Group Treasurer
• How Jane’s role has changed since her early days working with Anglian Water Group
• Managing debt for a private ownership company Vs. a public ownership company
• Working and managing different treasury regulations from multiple sources
• The importance of treasury qualifications to better understand the treasury industry
• How the treasury department and its systems have adapted over the years
• An insight into Anglian Water Group’s relationship with the US private placement market
• What Jane looks for when recruiting candidates to fill treasury positions within the organisation
• Why the ACT and FCT are so important to have on your CV
• Jane’s prediction for the future of treasury
• Advice for aspiring treasury professionals who want to pursue a treasury career
• Much more!

You can get in touch with Jane by reaching out to her through LinkedIn profile. You can also learn more about Anglian Water Group over on their website. 

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. 

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On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m joined by Oliver Gerstberger, Director of Corporate Funding, for the Selecta Group in Switzerland. Oliver has carved out an impressive career by finding ways in which he can continually add value for his employers.

Before this role, Oliver was the Head of Group Treasury, Tax & Insurance at Selecta, where he established the group treasury and tax as a business partner to fund the business expansion of Selecta.

Oliver started his career in banking, equity and then FX sales, before deciding to make the move into treasury. He used his experience to position his move into treasury. While Treasurer at REHAU, a leader in polymer solutions for the construction and automotive industry, he led a 3-year transformation project to introduce a new group wide multi-banking platform.

Selecta is a leading European vending and self-service coffee services provider. Headquartered in Switzerland since 1957, it is now the European market leader. Selecta focus on creating the perfect coffee experience workplaces and for on the go. They have over 9,000 employees and 250,000 customers spanning 16 countries. It serves more than 10 million consumers a day through its 460,000 points of sale across Europe.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Why always asking “where can I add value?” can help drive your career
• How Oliver used his banking experience as an asset to transition into a treasury role at REHAU
• How he stood out in the company by driving added value for the company, bringing new ideas and building strong teams of experts
• How private investors at Selecta look to add value and how a treasury manager needs to constantly help shape that
• The challenges and benefits of working across both treasury and tax
• How Oliver believes all treasury managers need make sure they are listening to the problems in the business and finding ways to make things better
• How in order to make your next career move, you need to consider where you can add value

If you would like to get in touch with Oliver, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! 

I’m excited to announce the release of the first episode of our three-part feature series exploring the latest updates in the treasury market!

To kick things off, Mike sits down with the amazing Craig Perkins, Head of the UK Practice to discuss the current state of the UK market.

In the episode we discuss:

- The current state of the market

-  How there are lots of opportunities out there but rising competition especially for Front Office roles

-  What's happening with remote/hybrid working post pandemic and whether companies on the whole have embraced it or not

- Where are salary's going. How have the different job levels and UK regions been impacted.

- The Global Treasury Salary Survey

- Where do we see the treasury job market heading in 2023

-  How Treasury is recession resistant and how it differs to Finance

-  What do people need to do if next year is the time for a move  

-  Treasury Career Corner Live in London

You can connect with Craig Perkins on LinkedIn

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

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The Treasury Career Corner Podcast returns for another intriguing interview with Fred Schacknies, the Senior Vice President & Treasurer at Hilton Worldwide. On the show, we talk about how he built his impressive career in treasury, where he is now and where he sees himself and the treasury profession going next.

Before joining Hilton in 2009, Fred held various treasury roles with Constellation Energy and Lucent Technologies. He currently serves a member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Financial Professionals and has served on Client Advisory Boards for Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan. He has been a speaker or panellist at events hosted by the Financial Times, The Economist, Euro Finance, the US Chamber of Commerce and other groups. His team has been recognised with an AFP Pinnacle Grand Prize, an Alexander Hamilton Award and an Adam Smith Award for various treasury projects.

Fred holds a BA in international relations and economics from Brown University and an MBA in finance from New York University.

On the podcast we discussed…

• An overview of Fred’s impressive career in corporate treasury
• How Hilton’s treasury department has changed and been affected by the downturn and changes to the company over the years
• What it’s like to lead a global treasury team across multiple nations
• The importance of aligning processes, people and technology to ensure everything works under the same policies and towards achieving the same goals
• An inside look at the team structure and ethos at Hilton
• Building diverse and multi-skilled teams
• The importance of being quantitatively minded as a treasurer
• Why communication and leadership skills are highly sought-after qualities by treasury recruiters
• Fred reveals what has helped him find a high level of success in his career
• Fred shares advice for someone hoping to emulate his career success

If you would like to get in touch with Fred, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you with your next career move!

If you’re enjoying the show, please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for iTunes click here! 

We’re bringing you something a little different in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview our very own Craig Martin about the current state of the US Treasury recruitment market. It’s more of a quick-fire interview session, so you’ll need to hold onto your hats for this one!

Craig Martin is the Director of The Treasury Recruitment Company (US) and Senior Executive Advisor at The NeuGroup. Craig is highly experienced in financial markets, corporate treasury and finance. He’s your go-to guy for corporate treasury recruitment in the USA and a core member of our team. Whether you want to hire a treasury professional or you’re seeking advice about your next treasury career move, Craig is the man to speak to!

On the podcast we discussed…

• The current state of the US Treasury Recruitment Market
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• Why companies looking to hire new treasury talent need to consider the tight labour market and give candidates enough reason to want to work for them
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• Active roles for which the US team are currently seeking appropriate candidates
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• Highlights from the AFP 2018 Conference
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• The importance of establishing a career plan
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• Why you should work on your personal brand and professional legacy
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• An insight into Corrie Shanahan’s book, “Do It, Mean It, Be It: The Keys to Achieve Success, Happiness and Everything You Deserve at Work and in Life” 
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• Advice for people who are thinking about making a treasury career move
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• Much more!

Are you enjoying the podcast? Don’t forget to hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to keep up with new episodes of the Treasury Career Corner!

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in treasury, check out The Treasury Recruitment Company, where you can search and apply for your perfect treasury job!

For more information and to explore other episodes of the podcast, go to treasurycareercorner.com/

At this year’s Group Treasurers Exchange, I had the exciting opportunity to speak to eight treasury professionals about their treasury careers and the future of the industry. Their answers created a unique 5-part series where each episode explores their answers to a single question related to the treasury industry.

This is the fourth episode of the series, where I asked my interviewees what they envision as the future of treasury…

The treasury professionals I questioned were:

• Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings
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• Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading
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• Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International
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• Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo
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• Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A
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• Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc
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• Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS
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• Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail

If you’d like to hear all each of my guests’ predictions for the future of treasury, you’ll have to listen to the podcast to find out!

Are you enjoying the new podcast? If so, please hit subscribe on your favourite podcast app to ensure you don’t miss out on any future episodes! (if you can’t find the podcast on your chosen app let me know and we’ll try to get onto it).

Please also leave a review, we’d really appreciate it. As a brand new podcast, reviews can really help us get found by more people who are interested in treasury careers and the treasury industry.

If you’re interested in a career in treasury, head over to the The Treasury Recruitment Company to search for your perfect treasury job!

For more info and to explore previous episodes go to treasurycareercorner.com

In this episode I’m delighted to be joined by Jim Kaitz, President and CEO of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). Jim shares with us his compelling  insights on the evolution of the treasury profession and the importance of lifelong learning.

The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is an association that represents treasury and financial professionals globally. The organization established and administers the Certified Treasury Professional® and Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional® credentials, setting standards of excellence in finance. The AFP Annual Conference is also the largest networking event for finance professionals.

Jim is an expert in treasury and finance. He has over 26 years of experience leading the AFP and was formerly EVP and COO of the Financial Executives Institute, a professional association of over 14,000 senior financial executives representing 8,000 companies in the United States.

On the episode Jim discusses his career journey, starting from his political background to his role at the AFP. He talks about the strategic changes made by the AFP, including the shift from cash management to a broader focus on treasury and finance. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to technological advancements and the need for finance professionals to become analytics hubs within their organizations.

What to expect from the episode:       

• Insights into the role of treasury and finance professionals in different parts of the world.
• The challenges faced by finance organizations in embracing technology.
• The importance of communication and creativity in the finance profession.
• The role of education in preparing future treasury and finance professionals.
• The significance of lifelong learning and encouraging employees to be lifelong learners.

You can connect with Jim Kaitz on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

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Welcome to the 150^th episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast!

If you’ve been following this podcast for a while now, you’ll have heard from top treasury professionals from around the world. In this episode, we turned the lens on the team behind the podcast – The Treasury Recruitment Company.

Established in 2002, The Treasury Recruitment Company is a specialist recruitment agency that helps place treasury professionals at all levels from Treasury Analysts to Treasurers. We service clients throughout Europe, the US, Middle East, Far East, and Australasia to help treasury professionals find their dream jobs, no matter where they are.

This 150^th special episode gives you a look behind the curtain at the Treasury Recruitment team. We’ll be speaking with key members of the team - Carly, Eira, Joe, Katie, and finally CEO and Founder Mike Richards, about what goes on behind the scenes and what we love about the world of treasury.

On this podcast, we discussed…

• Why each day in treasury recruitment is different
• How each member of the team ended up at The Treasury Recruitment Company
• What it takes to be a good treasury recruiter
• How Mike first started the Treasury Recruitment Company
• Why The Treasury Career Corner podcast was born

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I’ve got a very special guest on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast and that’s none other than Rónán Clifford, the Treasury Director at EMEA Corporate Treasury, Honeywell. 

Rónán has been part of the Honeywell treasury team based in Belgium since 2015. His core responsibilities include bank relationship management, liquidity and banking infrastructure, FX risk, trade finance, M&A due diligence and integration and colleague development. He was EMEA treasury lead in delivering the carve out of 2 companies from the Honeywell portfolio, as part of $20bn USD of divestitures in 2018.  

Prior to joining Honeywell, he worked at Pfizer. One of his key achievements was establishing the treasury centre for Zoetis (Pfizer’s Animal health IPO from 2013), where he headed up the Front Office. He holds a BA in Political Science & Mathematics from University College Dublin, an MSc in Financial & Industrial Mathematics from Dublin City University as well as postgraduate qualification in Corporate Treasury from the Irish Association of Corporate Treasury / Dublin City University.  

He has a passion for continuous improvement and is a qualified 6 Sigma Green Belt. He has also won several treasury awards including from TMI and Adam Smith. To keep sane, he is a keen sport enthusiast and has completed several marathons, triathlons as well as White Collar Boxing events.  

On the podcast we discussed… 

• A closer look at Rónán’s award-winning treasury career  
• What is Six Sigma and why it’s relevant to treasurers 
• The difference between working in financial services and corporate treasury 
• How technology can be leveraged to help benefit treasury 
• Why you need to be courageous as a treasury professional 
• Rónán shares his key to success and offers career advice for fellow treasurers 

You can get in touch with Rónán by connecting with him via LinkedIn. 

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! 

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Ever wondered how to take full control of your treasury career and lead it like a CEO?

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Howell, Corporate Treasurer and Senior Director of Treasury & Risk at Copart Inc., who shares her journey from risk management to treasury leadership.

Emily reveals how relationship-building, innovation, and a strategic mindset helped her thrive in the world of corporate finance. Whether you're starting in treasury or aiming for a leadership role, this episode is packed with actionable insights on career ownership, collaboration, and treasury innovation.

Emily Howell is a tenured treasury and risk management professional with extensive experience in global treasury and risk functions. Currently serving as the Corporate Treasurer & Senior Director of Treasury & Risk at Copart Inc., Emily oversees comprehensive Treasury and Risk responsibilities across North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Emily has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s treasury strategy, marked by a strong focus on innovation and automation in treasury and risk processes.

She transitioned into treasury by chance but turned it into her passion, leveraging mentorship, collaboration, and innovation to drive success.

Main topics discussed:

• How Emily transitioned from risk management to treasury by chance and why she fell in love with it.
• Lessons learned from working in PE-backed companies and going through acquisitions.
• How treasury professionals can drive value by streamlining financial operations and eliminating inefficiencies.
• Why breaking silos and fostering partnerships across departments is key to success.
• How automation and AI-driven solutions are transforming treasury functions.
• The impact of great mentors and how professionals can take ownership of their career paths.
• Why participating in professional organizations helps career growth.
• How Emily manages career progression while staying passionate about her work.

You can connect with Emily Howell on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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How does a career rooted in accounting transform into one that pioneers innovation in treasury?

Today, we’re diving into the fascinating journey of Declan Doorly, Head of Group Treasury at DCC PLC, as he shares his insights on leadership, innovation, and building a global career.

In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner Podcast, Mike is joined by Declan Doorly, the Head of Group Treasury at DCC PLC. Declan brings a wealth of experience from diverse industries, including financial services, energy, and stockbroking, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at how DCC operates as a decentralized yet highly coordinated global organization. With over 30 years of growth, Declan discusses how the company stays adaptable, innovative, and laser-focused on delivering value.

On the podcast we discuss:      

• Declan’s career path from qualifying as a Chartered Accountant to becoming a leader in treasury.
• His career roles in KPMG and financial services, including risk management during Ireland’s Celtic Tiger era.
• The benefits of DCC’s decentralized business model combined with centralized treasury and capital allocation.
• How DCC empowers local businesses to thrive while ensuring robust financial controls at the center.
• Declan’s insights on achieving DCC’s first credit rating and public bond issuance.
• The detailed process of building investor relationships and preparing the organization for public funding markets.
• The importance of team empowerment, accountability, and fostering a collaborative treasury environment.
• Declan’s perspective on leveraging existing technology and the potential of AI in treasury operations.
• Tips for preparing for opportunities and stepping out of comfort zones.

Key Takeaways:       

• Empowering local teams while maintaining tight central controls can drive sustained growth and innovation.
• Achieving milestones like a credit rating or bond issuance requires strategic planning, strong partnerships, and thorough preparation.   
• A successful treasury team is built on communication, empowerment, and accountability, with space for personal growth and connection.
• Before investing in cutting-edge AI, ensure you’re fully utilizing your current systems to drive efficiency and insight.
• Prepare yourself through continuous learning and embrace new challenges, even if they push you out of your comfort zone.

Whether you're a treasury professional, a leader in finance, or simply curious about building a global career, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice to inspire your journey.

You can connect with Declan Doorly on 

How can you build your credibility as a treasurer within an organisation?

My guest, Steve Rosenthal, the Group Treasurer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. and I cover this and more on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. We also explore how the treasury recruitment space has evolved over the years and how the younger generations are impacting the future of the industry.

Broadridge Financial Solutions is a public United States-based corporate services company. The main business of Broadridge is as a service provider supplying public companies with proxy statements, annual reports, and other financial documents, and shareholder communications solutions, such as virtual annual meetings.

Broadridge began as the brokerage services division of ADP in 1962. Since becoming independent in 2007, they have grown into a global Fintech company with over $4 billion in revenues and are recognised as an invaluable partner for the world’s leading companies and financial institutions. They drive business transformation for their clients with solutions for enriching client engagement, navigating risk, optimising efficiency and generating revenue growth. They handle millions of trades a day involving trillions of dollars, support communications that reach 75% of North American households and manage shareholder voting in 90 countries.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Steve went from studying psychology to working as a Group Treasurer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc
• Why Steve ‘fell in love’ with treasury
• How to navigate through different treasury team structures
• How to build your credibility and make a real impact within your organisation
• How to bring new ideas and strategies to your treasury team and continue to scale
• Important qualities of potential new “treasury athletes”
• Why you should always be open to learning from others and always be willing to teach others too
• How to train and empower younger generations
• How to build a productive treasury environment
• Steve shares his top tips for aspiring treasurers and anyone looking to climb the ladder

To get in touch with Steve, you can connect with him via LinkedIn.

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In this episode, host Mike Richards talks to James Kelly, about his career as a treasury leader and his passion for AI and technology.

James Kelly s the SVP Treasury and Enterprise Risk Management at Pearson, a FTSE 100 learning company. During his time at Pearson, James's team have established a reputation as being leading innovators in treasury, winning the 2023 TMI award for best AI deployment, best emerging technology solution at the 2024 Adam Smith awards and winning in the bonds under £500m at the ACT's 2021 deal of the year awards for Pearson's debut social bond issuance. The team has established a comprehensive in-house bank structure employing high levels of automation to drive efficiency. Pearson also uses Cashforce, a leading AI enabled cash forecasting solution to produce central cash forecasts on behalf of operating companies, which they then critique and optimise.

The episode begins with James discussing his early career in finance and how he transitioned into treasury at Kingfisher PLC. He then talks about his experience at Sky and Rentokil, where he gained front office and M&A experience. James shares his journey to Pearson, where he faced the challenge of transforming the company amidst changing market conditions. He also discusses his passion for AI and automation in treasury processes.

What to Expect:

• James shares his early career experiences and how he entered the treasury field.
• He discusses his roles at Kingfisher, Sky, and Rentokil, highlighting key learnings and experiences.
• James talks about the challenges and opportunities he faced at Pearson and the importance of transformation.      
• He shares his passion for AI and automation in treasury processes and how it can benefit treasurers.
• James provides practical advice for treasury professionals starting their careers and those looking to progress.

You can connect with James Kelly on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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What does it take to rise to the top in treasury leadership?

In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE at our recent event in New York, host Mike Richards brings together three distinguished treasury leaders for a powerful conversation on navigating and succeeding in the world of corporate finance.

Summa Simmons, Sandra Ramos Alves, and Frank Melaccio each share candid stories about the pivotal moments that shaped their careers - from unexpected hallway conversations and international assignments to making bold choices in uncertain times. Together, they explore how treasury professionals can elevate their impact, whether through strategic risk-taking, championing their teams, or building cross-functional visibility.

With honest reflections, practical advice, and a strong emphasis on leadership, culture, and continuous learning, this episode is a must-listen for treasury practitioners at every stage of their journey.

Meet the Guests:

• Summa Simmons, Associate Vice President of Treasury at Victoria’s Secret & Co.: From booking journal entries to leading a top-tier treasury team, Summa shares how curiosity, connection, and stepping out of your comfort zone can unlock a fulfilling career.
• Sandra Ramos Alves, Senior Vice President & Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb: A CPA and seasoned treasury leader with a rich international background, Sandra discusses advocating for yourself, building high-trust teams, and how her bold career moves shaped her journey.       
• Frank Melaccio, Vice President, Finance & Treasurer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ: With roots in banking and a passion for education, Frank brings a practical, risk-minded view to treasury and shares how teaching keeps him sharp as a leader.

Main topics discussed:

• Each guest’s unique and non-linear path into treasury
• Taking smart career risks and advocating for your goals
• How to build and manage high-performing, values-aligned treasury teams
• Education, continuous learning, and mentoring in treasury careers
• The evolving role of treasury...

In our latest monthly update, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflects back on the month just gone and on what’s to come.

On the podcast he discusses…

Recap of the podcast episodes in April:

Ep. 262 – Interview with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group about the next stage of technology in treasury

Ep. 263 – Interview with Jean Furter, Treasurer at Poly about predicting the future of treasury

Ep. 264 – Interview with Marc Verkuil, Founder of Amstel Treasury Management about developing regions in treasury

Ep. 265 – Interview with Francisco De Barros, Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand about finding supportive mentors in treasury

Upcoming podcast episodes this May:

Interview with Tanya Kuznetsova, Director - Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare

Special Feature Episode on Retaining Your Treasury Team in the New Age of Hybrid Working

Upcoming Events

Mike hosting a virtual AFP webinar on Achieving Career Success Through Effective Networking and a Strong Personal Brand’ with Lee-Ann Perkins & Joel Campbell’

Mike speaking at Windy City Summit in Chicago on the first morning in May, about ‘The Importance of Branding and Networking to Achieve Success in Your Treasury Career’

Mike and Katie will be attending Euro Finance in Barcelona to meet candidates from different markets

Mike will also be speaking at TMANY, New York and AFP, San Diego – more details to follow

Mike also discusses the current state of the USA, European and USA market and the top UK questions he gets asked.

Other areas discussed in the show included;

• The treasury recruitment market in the US is busy with jobs spread across the market
• The operational level has more job openings, but some senior roles are harder to come by
• Salaries in the US are rising but keeping pace with inflation BUT they are not overtaking it
• Katie Hardie said the European market had a slow start in Q1 but is now picking up, with plenty of opportunities in the Nordics, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany
• Craig Perkins from Treasury Recruitment shares some of the top questions he's being asked by candidates, including how soon is too soon to be looking for the next career move. It depends on whether candidates have achieved their goals and conquered the challenges in their current roles.

There are so many different types of leaders in every single industry. But they all have the same core skills to allow them to be pioneers within their industries.

From humble beginnings and a passion for accountancy, Joel Campbell’s career burgeoned into something which he had never fully planned out.

Joel is Chief Financial Officer of TreviPay, the global B2B payments and invoicing network based in Overland Park, Kansas. He leads the company’s Finance, FP&A, Accounting, Treasury, and Facilities & Procurement functions, with a primary focus on managing all financial aspects of the business and the relationship with its private equity ownership team at Corsair Capital.

Joel has worked as an Assistant Treasurer at Travelers Group, Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Western Union, and Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer at H&R Block.

He’s moved all around the world, taking calculated risks to try and improve his career further and further.

Joel outlines the path that led him to be the leader he is today and even jumps on this re-run of episode 40 from 2019 to update us on his latest career move as Chief Financial Officer at TreviPay.

Not many have made the move from treasury to a CFO role. But Joel is making the position his own!

On the podcast we discussed…

• Why getting out of your comfort zone is so beneficial
• How dreams of being an accountant led Joel to where he is now
• How moving across the world could lead you to greater career satisfaction
• Joel explains his brand-new role as Chief Financial Officer at TreviPay

You can connect with Joel on LinkedIn.

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Treasury is a global language, and one of the best parts of it is that you get to work alongside professionals from across the world.

Brendan Boucher, Group Treasurer of Compass Group Plc, has travelled the world for work. His career has taken him to places such as Dubai, Moscow, and Vienna, to work in a variety of roles within huge global companies and startups.

Brendan joins us again on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to update us on what he’s been doing since he was last on the show.

Prior to his current role, Brendan was Group Treasurer at AstraZeneca, Petrofac Limited (based in Dubai) and OMV AG (based in Vienna). Brendan is also a chartered accountant and Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers.

Compass Group PLC is a world-leading food and support services company whose history can be traced back over 60 years. It operates in around 45 countries, employing 550,000+ people and serving more than 5.5 billion meals a year.

The company specialises in providing food and a range of support services across the core sectors of Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Defence, Offshore & Remote, Sports & Leisure, and Vending with an established brand portfolio.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Brendan’s unlikely start in treasury
• How Brendan and his team navigated COVID-19
• The differences between working for an FTSE100 company and a young startup
• How taking the leap and moving abroad benefitted his career
• How Brendan and his team are performing since his appearance in 2020
• Whether working from home is here to stay

You can connect with Brendan Boucher on LinkedIn.

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We’re shaping the treasury space and pushing boundaries in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, where I interview a good friend of mine, Jan-Martin Nufer. Jan-Martin is the Director of Treasury & Funding at Borealis Group, a plastics, chemicals and fertilisers company based in Vienna.

For nearly 25 years, Jan-Martin has been working in finance gaining international experience in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, USA, France, the Middle East and Africa. Jan-Martin’s experience ranges from start-ups to large multinational. He has worked in a range of industries including banking, financial advisory, health, telecommunications, airlines, large conglomerates and petrochemicals, as well as in most fields within finance.

With all of his experience in treasury, I was keen to talk to Jan-Martin about his career and his advice for someone who wants to work in a similar role within treasury. It’s a fantastic discussion and one that I know you’re going to enjoy, so grab your headphones and have a listen!

On the podcast we discussed…

• Jan-Martin’s experience as a trained banker and how he transitioned from banking to treasury
• Understanding that you can’t fully plan or prepare for a career in treasury because a large part of it is about seizing opportunities
• Jan-Martin’s various treasury roles and responsibilities throughout his career
• Why it’s so important to have a flexible work environment that allows you to put the hedges and risk mitigation in place that the company needs
• Jan-Martin’s move from Swiss International Airlines to Borealis
• The importance of being able to push the boundaries of your own remit in terms of what treasury constitutes
• How to manage a treasury department team
• How Jan-Martin has shaped the treasury space within Borealis
• The inner workings and responsibilities of a Group Financial Risk Department
• What Jan-Martin enjoys most about working in treasury
• Why treasury should be seen as the heart of a company and an insight into the “fun” side of treasury
• The unique possibility in treasury to combine finance roles with an external role such as negotiating financing contracts and roadshows etc.
• The role of technology within technology regarding digitalisation, robotics, platforms and systems
• What employers look for in CV’s they receive from recruitment companies
• What personality traits make a candidate stand out to a potential employer
• Understanding that the treasury culture is always changing and that no two companies are the same
• Preparing for the future of treasury
• Much more!

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In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner Podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by a good friend of mine, Stephen Long, the Group Treasurer at Williams Lea Tag.

Stephen is an experienced treasury professional having worked within the treasury field for over 20 years. He has specialist knowledge in international cash management, six sigma, project management, and treasury management to name just a few!

Williams Lea Tag (WLT) is the leading independent provider of Marketing and Communications Services. Every day, they help organisations transform business processes, enhance their customer conversations and realise the potential of their brand. Founded in 1820 as a company providing printing services to the financial industry, Williams Lea Tag went through a number of changes to its business model and now provides services including mail processing, bulk mailing, printing, and page layout.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Stephen shares stories from his existing and previous treasury roles
• How the ACT has helped people who start out in finance move into treasury
• An insight into Steve’s recruitment methodology
• The role of communication in the treasury industry
• How technology and machines can help assist treasury teams in the future
• The importance of grabbing opportunities that present themselves and learning from the people around you

You can get in touch with Stephen and connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

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Stephen Hogan, the VP Regional Treasury Asia Pacific at Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), joins me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. We discuss how his can-do attitude has shaped his career path and how saying "yes" has taken his career across the globe.

Originally from the UK, Stephen has been based in Singapore for the last 16 years. He joined DPDHL in 1997 and has held various finance and treasury roles in London and Brussels before relocating to Asia.

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the world's leading mail and logistics company, employing approximately 550,000 people and servicing customers in over 220 countries and territories worldwide. The group provides an international service portfolio consisting of letter and parcel dispatch, express delivery, freight transport, supply chain management, and e-commerce solutions.

Stephen established the group's Regional Treasury Centre (RTC), supporting over 140 legal entities in 41 countries across the region. He is currently working on digitalisation initiatives within corporate finance to help the department adapt to virtual challenges and increase working agility. 

On the podcast, we discussed…

• Stephen’s interesting introduction to the financial world
• How Stephen shifted from the public service industry to a commercial, global organisation
• How aviation helped to broaden Stephen’s treasury experience
• The transition that moved Stephen to DHL’s global headquarters
• What effect DHL’s acquisition had on its treasury department
• How a temporary position in Asia became a 16-year career
• How quickly treasury has evolved since Stephen first moved to Singapore
• Why Stephen’s yes-man attitude drove his career’s development
• How Stephen’s treasury team supports DHL’s business
• Why digitalisation is the future of the treasury
• Stephen’s words of advice for new treasurers

If you want to connect with Stephen, you can find him on LinkedIn.

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Join us on this week's Treasury Career Corner podcast as we explore Linda Dixon's exciting career journey from the early discovery of her passion for finance and treasury to her current role as Director of Treasury at Multimatic, Inc.

Linda began her career with Barrick Gold Corporation as an Accountant but was soon drawn into the company’s sophisticated worldwide operation as a Treasury Analyst. Since then, Linda has had increasingly senior roles with some of Canada’s largest multinationals including; Aecon Group, Brookfield Asset Management, Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada (RSA, now a member of Intact Financial), Siemens Canada and Rogers Communications Inc. She is now with Multimatic Inc., a privately held global enterprise supplying components, systems, and engineering services to the automotive industry.

Linda graduated from the University of Toronto with a major in Economics. She is also a Chartered Professional Accountant, a Certified Treasury Professional and a Canadian Risk Manager.

On the episode we cover a number of different topics such as managing cash flows, building relationships with bankers, navigating regulations and fraud prevention, and adapting to industry changes.

Listeners can expect to gain insights into treasury management in the automotive industry, the importance of continuous learning, the value of networking, and the challenges and opportunities in treasury.

On the podcast we discuss…

• Linda's early discovery and passion for numbers and finance       
• Her transition from a career in finance and accounting to treasury         
• The challenges of dealing with treasury in a diverse business environment
• The benefits and learning experiences she gained from contract roles in differing industries
• Handling treasury and investments in the highly regulated insurance industry
• Navigating the Covid-19 challenges during her roles at RSA Canada       
• Treasury challenges in the automotive manufacturing sector
• The importance of building strong internal and external relationships
• Why fraud is a top concern for treasurers and educating organizations about risks is essential    
• Why you should embrace challenges and seize opportunities to learn and grow professionally
• The value of networking in building confidence and opening doors
• Why engaging with professional organizations like the AFP can provide further opportunities

You can connect with Linda Dixon on LinkedIn.

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What a year it’s been for treasury! In this special year-end episode, we take a deep dive into the state of the global treasury job market in 2024 and what lies ahead for 2025.

Join Mike Richards, Katie Hardie, and Joe Grabowski as they explore:

• 2024 hiring challenges: How tighter budgets, extended approval processes, and “recruit-to-replace” trends reshaped treasury recruitment.
• Strategic skill demands: Why treasury roles now require a blend of operational expertise, project management, and forward-thinking capabilities.
• Hybrid work evolution: How 2-3 office days per week became the standard—and why exceptions still exist.
• Salary trends: The rise in competition for junior-level roles and the importance of benchmarking salaries with tools like the Treasury Salary Survey.
• The power of networking: Why personal connections and live events are key to career growth in a crowded market.

Looking ahead, we also share insights on what 2025 holds for treasury professionals, including the growing emphasis on strategic skills, expanded networking opportunities through Treasury Career Corner LIVE events, and a biannual Treasury Salary Survey to keep pace with market dynamics.

Resources Mentioned:

• Treasury Salary Survey: Benchmark your earnings or hiring expectations at treasurysalary.com
• Treasury Career Corner LIVE Events: Check out our calendar for 2025, with events across the US, UK, and Europe: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/events/
• Treasury TV on YouTube: Watch live recordings and exclusive content to stay informed here: YouTube.

Whether you’re building your treasury career or your team, this episode will help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of the evolving job market.

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In this episode, you’ll get to hear part two of my recent speech at the ACTA (Austrian Corporate Treasury Association). The ACTA is an organisation that I’m very passionate about because not only does it aim to promote the treasury profession, but it also helps support the professional development of treasurers worldwide.

This episode focuses on why qualifications is a key differentiator for anyone working in treasury and why it’s vital that treasury professions continue to develop their treasury skills and keep learning.

I hope you find a lot of value from this episode and it inspires you to keep working on improving yourself, your skills and your career.

On this podcast, you’ll learn about:

• Why qualifications are so important to achieve a successful career in treasury
• The importance of developing your treasury skills
• How to stay ahead of change by continuing your pursuit of knowledge
• The difference between a business mentor and a coach
• Why you need a business mentor or a professional coach
• Transitioning from having a mentor to seeking out an appropriate coach that can help move your career forward
• Much more!

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How important is treasury to an overall business?

While it may have previously been a mere offshoot of accounting, treasury is now a fully-fledged and essential department. To talk about the importance of treasury in modern companies, Ramez Sabawi, the Treasurer at Saudi Aramco Total Refining and Petrochemical Company (SATORP), joined this episode.

Ramez explains how the importance of treasury has changed and expanded over the years and become more about strategy and risk management.

SATORP is the largest state-of-the-art refinery in the Middle East and Asia, with a daily refining capacity of 460,000 barrels. Ramez is also SATORP’s Head of Corporate Risk & Investments. In these capacities, he maintains responsibility for:

• Capital markets activities, including corporate finance investments and foreign exchange
• Liquidity and cash management operations
• Insurance and risk management
• Compliance governance and controls within Finance & Treasury sectors

Ramez has strong banking, corporate finance, and treasury experience for more than 29 years in the industry. He started working with major banks in London in the early 90s before leading the corporate treasury functions in some of the major corporates in the Middle East and the GCC. He’s worked in several industries such as Engineering, Consulting, Telecom, Shipping, Trading, and finally, Oil & Gas.

During his professional career, Ramez won the “Highly Commended Deal of the Year” from ACT in 2010. He is also currently nominated for several Project Financing awards.

Ramez holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business from top universities in England and Australia, and many professional memberships in a wide spectrum of professional entities.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• How Ramez’s banking background was the perfect start for a career in treasury
• Ramez’s many roles in banking and treasury and the lessons he’s learned
• Why treasury has become more of a strategic business role
• How the role of treasury has expanded in companies
• Why treasury is a great career to go into
• Ramez’s tips for treasury career success

You can connect with Ramez on LinkedIn.

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Join us for this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, as we reconnect with Sandra Ramos Alves the Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb about her journey in finance and treasury and what she’s been up to since she was last on the show.

Sandra Ramos Alves is the Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. She has extensive experience in finance and treasury and has successfully led her team through a period of transformation. Her expertise and insights make her a valuable guest to listen to.

In this episode, Sandra discusses her career journey, starting from her early days in accounting to her current role in treasury. She shares how she discovered treasury by chance and how she quickly adapted to the role.

Sandra also talks about her experience at Celgene, where she helped build a best-in-class treasury organization. She emphasizes the importance of supporting the business and making a difference in people's lives through treasury. Sandra highlights the growth and development of the treasury function at Celgene and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way.

She also shares her thoughts on the future of treasury, including the importance of technology and innovation.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Sandra's journey from accounting to treasury
• The growth and development of the treasury function
• The importance of supporting the business and making a difference in people's lives through treasury.
• The future of treasury and the role of technology and innovation.
• Sandra's advice for treasury professionals, including taking risks, speaking up, and owning your career.

You can connect with Sandra Ramos Alves on LinkedIn.

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Jeffrey Zomback, a Treasury and Capital Markets executive (and Global Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer) with over 20 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry with a focus in Real Estate, joins me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast.

Jeff has extensive capital markets experience having executed over $4 billion in credit facilities, leading to significant corporate growth and establishing an unencumbered debt strategy and Investment Grade rating. In addition, Jeff has executed in excess of $1 billion in U.S. and Euro bond issuances while managing company risk exposure, formulating FX hedging policies yielding major exposure reduction and mark-to-market gains exceeding $90 million.

Jeff has also cultivated strong relationships with global banking centres as well as numerous mid-tier and regional banks.

Jeff spent the last eight years working at W. P. Carey and Paramount Group, with a primary focus in commercial “Trophy A” office space, mixed-use properties and single tenant triple net assets. Prior, Jeff worked for 20 years in various capacities at AIG, including directing global Treasury operations in the U.S., Europe and Asia. He began his career in public accounting with Ernst & Young.

Jeff received a B.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University. He holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from Fordham University and is a Certified Public Accountant.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Jeffrey shares how he got started in treasury and the steps he took to get to where he is today
• How Jeffrey and his team implemented treasury work stations to help manage cash
• How Jeffrey dealt with the financial crisis
• The problem with working with accountants who lack treasury experience
• Characteristics of a good mentor and leader in treasury
• A look inside the world of real estate treasury in light of COVID-19
• What Jeffrey is looking for in regard to his future career in treasury
• Jeffrey talks about his experience as a coach
• The importance of having integrity as a treasurer
• Where Jeffrey sees treasury going next

You can get in touch with Jeffrey by connecting with him on LinkedIn.

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Join me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, where I speak to Lee-Ann Perkins, the Assistant Treasurer at ION Geophysical.

Lee-Ann is responsible for global treasury operations at ION where she has been focused on centralizing and maturing their treasury department.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ION has been a technology leader specializing in data capture, analysis and optimization to enhance critical decision making of exploration and production (E&P) companies for over 50 years. Originally founded in 1968 as Input/Output (I/O) it was renamed ION in 2007. Today it is a publicly-traded company with revenues of around $180 million and 500 employees across regional offices. The company started off in the exploration and production (E&P) industry and today is diversifying into offshore logistics, military and marine robotics. ION’s strategy is to deliver the power of data-driven decision making for E&P companies.

Lee-Ann started her career as a ballerina before an injury saw her take up a new career in South Africa working in accounting for a global petrochemical company. She moved into a treasury role for three years before moving to the US. She then went on to work for IES, two global oil services companies, Frank’s International N.V and Q’MAX Solutions before moving to her current role as Assistant Treasurer at ION.

Lee-Ann has also become a recognized expert in the field of treasury, focused on cost-reduction, efficiencies, technologies, and compliance. She is a respected subject matter expert of the Association of Finance Professionals (AFP) and a member of the national Treasury Advisory Group (TAG) advising the AFP leadership team on matters affecting the industry, and also sets test questions for the CTP exam. She was also the Director of the Houston Treasury Management Association. Today she is a sought-after speaker in the world of treasury, with fantastic advice on structuring your career, which is why we are delighted to welcome Lee-Ann to The Treasury Career Corner Podcast.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Lee-Ann’s very different career path into treasury
• How she developed her deep generalist treasury knowledge at various companies
• The changes she has witnessed in the world of treasury and the importance of looking to the future
• Why she feels it's so important to learn the business side in order to progress
• How she’s helped transform and centralise the treasury at ION and is driving technological change
• Lee-Ann’s three “N’s” for managing your career. Networking, noise, niceties and nurturing your career
• How she applies the same focus, hard-work, and desire to continually learn she had as a ballerina to her career in treasury

Would you like to get in touch with Lee-Ann? If so, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn profile

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I’m thrilled to have Peter Russell, the Head of Treasury and Investor Relations at Travelport, joining me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. We dive into everything treasury related from his early steps in accounting to his first deputy treasury role, managing and coaching a team and much more!

In case you didn’t know, Travelport is a global technology company that makes the experience of buying and managing travel better for everyone. It operates a travel commerce platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the global travel and tourism industry. The company facilitates travel commerce by connecting the world’s leading travel providers with online and offline travel buyers in a proprietary business-to-business (B2B) travel platform.

With a net revenue of over $2.5 billion in 2018, Travelport has over 3,700 employees and is represented in approximately 180 countries and territories. Travel is a $9 trillion industry – and Travelport is at its heart, powering the experiences that the world’s leading travel brands provide. In 2018, their platform processed over $89 billion of travel spend helping their customers maximise the value of every trip.

As Head of Treasury and Investor Relations at Travelport, Peter is responsible for the group's global treasury operations and investor relations management. He reports to the CFO and coaches a treasury team of seven in the UK and two Investor Relations Analysts based in the UK.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Peter went from doing an engineering degree to accounting
• How the treasury industry has changed and grown in Diageo specifically
• What Peter learned from his previous positions in Enron, Deloitte and an insight into his first deputy treasury role at Alliance UniChem
• Transitioning from private equity to public and the impact the process has on treasury
• Tips for managing and coaching a treasury team
• Peter shares career advice for aspiring treasurers and reveals the importance of being intellectually curious

If you’d like to get in touch with Peter, you can connect with him via LinkedIn.

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On this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m joined by Chris Fulton, the Chief Financial Officer at Selendy & Gay PLLC. We talk about his treasury career, what it means to be a good mentor and the importance of leaving a legacy of positive change at your place of work.

Chris Fulton is currently Chief Financial Officer of Selendy & Gay, PLLC in New York, NY. Prior to joining Selendy & Gay in 2018, Chris held various senior finance and treasury roles with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Take-Two Interactive, and Ernst & Young. His career spans over 20 years working alongside some of the world’s largest and most innovative public companies and private corporations as a consultant, and internal business and transaction advisor. He has also been a presenter, as well as an exhibitor, at the AFP Annual conferences and is active in roundtable discussions at the Corporate Treasurers Council.

Chris is on the Board of Directors of the Association For Financial Professionals, where he serves on the Finance Committee. Additionally, Chris serves on the Finance Sub-Committee of the Board of Education of the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. 

On the podcast we discussed…

• The common frustrations and positive aspects of consultancy work
• Chris talks about his career spanning 20 years in finance and treasury roles
• How to create a legacy for yourself that you can be proud of
• How to be an excellent mentor to your employees
• The importance of building a strong network within the treasury industry

You can get in touch with Chris by reaching out to him through his LinkedIn profile.

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How do you build a thriving treasury career across multiple industries while navigating global finance challenges?

In this episode, Mags Bourke, Global Treasurer at Duracell, shares her incredible journey from construction to treasury leadership. She reveals how she’s driving treasury transformation at Duracell, the power of automation, and the key lessons she’s learned managing cash, risk, and teams across different regions.

With a career spanning over 30 years and a various industries from construction and logistics to fine art and oil & gas, Mags Bourke has built a reputation as a treasury leader who thrives in complex, global environments. Now the Global Treasurer at Duracell, she oversees cash management, risk mitigation, and financial strategy for one of the world’s most recognized brands.

Main topics discussed:

• Mags’ career journey and transition from quantity surveying to treasury, the industries she worked in, and how she built a successful career in finance.
• Understanding treasury at Duracell – the structure of treasury operations in a decentralized organization.
• Overcoming treasury challenges and strategies for managing cash flow, liquidity, and foreign exchange risk across global markets.
• The shift to “zero-touch treasury” and how automation is transforming treasury operations.
• The importance of mentorship, continuous learning, and strategic career decisions in professional growth.
• Managing Treasury in Times of Crisis. Mags' Insights from handling financial downturns and navigating high-pressure corporate transitions.
• The role of technology, process simplification, and automation in shaping the next phase of treasury operations.

You can connect with Mags Bourke on LinkedIn.

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Get the latest update on the treasury market from experts in the UK, Europe, and the US in this week's Treasury Career Corner podcast.

In this episode, we have Craig Perkins, who heads up our UK division, Katie Hardie, who leads on Europe, and Joe Grabowski, who leads our efforts in the US. These experts will provide insights into the current state of the treasury market in their respective regions.

The episode discusses the state of the treasury market in the UK, Europe, and the US. It highlights the demand for treasury talent, the challenges in recruitment, and the importance of qualifications and education in the field.

The guests also touch on the impact of hybrid working and the factors that contribute to employee satisfaction and retention.

Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive overview of the treasury market outlook for 2024.

What to Expect:    

• Insights into the state of the treasury market in the UK, Europe, and the US
• Discussion on the demand for treasury talent and challenges in recruitment
• Insights into the importance of qualifications and education in the treasury field
• Exploration of the impact of hybrid working on treasury professionals
• Discussion on factors contributing to employee satisfaction and retention

You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.

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You can connect with Joe Grabowski on LinkedIn.

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Transitioning through roles is a vital part of building a successful treasury career.

But as it is with most things, there’s a right and wrong way to do it. To share her journey from staff accountant to the Director of Treasury for Victoria’s Secret & Co., Summa Simmons joins this episode of Treasury Career Corner.

In her present role, Summa Simmons is entrusted with accurately and efficiently funding the company’s operational and strategic initiatives in accordance with business and industry standards. Some of her previous roles include Assistant Treasurer for Cardinal Health Inc., NiSource Inc, Director of Treasury Operations for GE Capital, and other leadership roles within Morgan Stanley’s controllership organisation.

Victoria’s Secret & Co. (VS&Co), through Victoria’s Secret and Victoria’s Secret PINK, is one of the most recognisable retailers in the world with unparalleled brand awareness. Their brands are in 72 countries, and they have almost 1,400 store locations globally and nearly 80 million followers on Instagram alone.

They have a highly talented, global team of more than 30,000 associates in their stores, distribution centres, and home offices and foster an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Summa got started in finance
• Her transition from the corporate world to financial services
• How Summa adjusted to corporate life in terms of scale
• The importance of understanding the “why” behind your role
• Why it’s important to build relationships within treasury teams
• How Summa handled an organisational and cultural shift
• Why it’s beneficial to join employee resource groups
• The importance of marrying your soft skills with your passion

You can connect with Summa on LinkedIn.

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To be successful in treasury, it’s important to build an intimate understanding of your company from top to bottom.  

That advice comes from this week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner who joined the show to provide expert advice to treasury professionals. 

John McAnulty, former Group Treasurer at Richemont, discusses his route into the industry, how the treasury world has evolved and how he has navigated crises over his 30+ year career. 

Plus, he highlights the key traits he thinks professionals require to make it in treasury. 

John McAnulty was appointed Group Treasurer of Richemont, a leading luxury goods company, in 2000 and is based in Geneva. In addition to coordinating all treasury activities, he is responsible for overseeing the Group’s global pension, insurance and enterprise risk management programmes. He left this role in September 2022. 

Prior to joining Richemont, he worked from 1989 for SmithKline Beecham plc undertaking a variety of roles in finance and strategy development. From 1985, he worked for the Midland Bank group, first in its leasing subsidiary and subsequently in the banks’ central finance function. 

Born in the UK, John holds a degree in Business Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and is a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• How John approached treasury as a newcomer 
• The evolution of automation and tech in treasury 
• Making an international switch 
• How entering treasury has changed over the years 
• The benefits of being curious 
• How Richemont changed during his time there 

You can connect with John McAnulty on LinkedIn. 

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In this compelling revisited episode, we reconnect with Chris Wikoff, now the Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer at Werner Enterprises. Returning to our podcast after his initial appearance in 2020, Chris shares his remarkable journey from Treasurer to CFO, providing valuable insights and experiences along the way.

Chris boasts a rich career spanning over two decades in financial leadership and business transformation, with Fortune 1000 public and private multinational corporations.

Before joining Werner Enterprises, he served as the Executive VP of Finance and Treasurer at West Technology Group, formerly known as Intrado Corporation, a global technology powerhouse. During his tenure from 2016 onwards, Chris held strategic responsibilities encompassing finance, accounting, treasury, tax, investor and lender relations, and oversaw multiple finance shared service centers spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Chris is actively engaged in community service, notably through faith-based ministries and outreach programs. His involvement includes support for a clothing Care Center, which provides new clothing to foster and under-resourced children, as well as refugee families.

Chris's academic credentials are equally impressive, having graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business, with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in International Business. Additionally, he holds the esteemed Certified Treasury Professional ("CTP") designation by the Association of Finance Professionals (AFP) in the US, and he's Certified in International Cash Management (Cert ICM) by the UK-based Association of Corporate Treasurers.

During this episode, listeners can expect to gain insights into the career journey from treasury to the C-suite, learn about the challenges and opportunities in treasury transformations, and understand the skills and mindset needed to transition to a CFO role.

On the podcast we discuss…        

• Chris's path into the world of treasury.       
• Strategies for excelling in rapidly growing companies.
• Pros and cons of entering the treasury field from a senior standpoint
• The key factors contributing to his career advancement.
• Adjusting planning strategies when facing heavy workloads and high-demand scenarios.
• Chris's treasury to CFO journey
• The transferability of treasury skills to broader finance and accounting functions
• Embracing leadership, challenging and nurturing connections.
• Exploring other areas as a treasury professional i.e tax, risk management and tech.
• The shift from hands-on work to leading and empowering your team as you progress.
• The impact of hybrid working and the importance of balancing this with in-office collaboration.

You can connect with Chris Wikoff on LinkedIn.

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Hitting 200 podcast episodes is no easy feat, and in light of that, we’re going back to where it all started…

We’re revisiting our very first episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, where we spoke with Sarah-Jane Hall, SVP Treasury at GSK, about the ins and outs of working in global treasury.

When last we spoke, Sarah-Jane was the Group Treasurer, Pension Investments & Insurance at GlaxoSmithKline PLC. In that role, she was in charge of debt and investments, oversight of the GSK’s global treasury activities and insurance coverage for the group.

Since then, she’s transitioned to the SVP Treasury role and has assisted with the demerger of GSK’s consumer business, having taken semi-retirement in 2021.

Sarah-Jane is a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers and a member of the ACT Technical Committee. She holds a BSc in Psychology from Exeter University.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Sarah-Jane got her “accidental” start in treasury
• How her role evolved over time
• The differences between domestic and global treasury
• Why determination is vital for career success
• How treasury systems and processes have changed
• Why the right team culture is so important
• Why teamwork is vital in treasury (and across other fields)
• The challenges Sarah-Jane foresees in the future of treasury
• Sarah-Jane’s advice for people looking to be global treasurers

You can connect with Sarah-Jane on LinkedIn.

What is the best way to learn and grow in a treasury role?

In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I speak with Jesper Nielsen-Terp, Treasury and Credit Risk Management expert. He believes that one of the most important things you can do in your career is to always ask questions.

We discuss how asking questions and getting advice can help you learn and make better decisions. We also talk about the best ways to implement new treasury systems, and why you should always be open to new processes.

Jesper is an international and experienced Treasury, Risk, Cash, and Portfolio Manager/Executive with more than 20 years combined experience from the corporate treasury, credit, and banking/financial industries. He recently added strategic education from IMD to his portfolio.

In the last 14 years, Jesper went from Treasury Analyst to Corporate Treasurer, working for a Fortune 500 company and, recently, a large international trading house. In those positions, he headed and designed corporate treasury functions, starting with a Blank Sheet Treasury to a full-scale implementation. This included people management and coaching highly professional employees, which enabled the team to excel in a high-performing organization.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• Why it’s so important to ask questions in treasury
• Why it’s vital to revaluate treasury systems to improve efficiency
• How to choose the best treasury system
• The best ways to implement treasury system changes
• Jesper’s advice for those looking to take a similar career path

You can connect Jesper on LinkedIn.

You can also read Jesper's article 'Blank Sheet Treasury – a Guideline answering the “How”, “When” and “Why”' here.

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What motivates you in your treasury career?

Being an expert in one particular area or branching out to different areas of finance and treasury? The latter is the path that Robert Lau, Vice President and Treasurer at Informatica, chose for himself. He joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to give some insights into his diverse and well-rounded career. Robert also shares some tips and pointers for treasury professionals looking to build a career as well-rounded as his.

In addition to his treasury responsibilities, Robert was previously responsible for Investor Relations and Stock Administration when Informatica was a private company. Prior to joining Informatica, Robert held treasury and finance roles at Yahoo! Inc. and Agilent Technologies and was a tax professional at Price Waterhouse Coopers.

Robert received a Masters in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Robert also has a Masters in Tax from Golden Gate University and is a CFA Charterholder and CPA (Certified Public Accountant).

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Informatica believes that data is the soul of business transformation. Their vision is to create a world where every organisation’s data is poised for greatness, ready to deliver outcomes of unprecedented brilliance at a scale never imagined.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Robert got started in finance and made his transition to treasury
• Robert’s experience working at Agilent
• Why a diverse educational background and training is beneficial
• Treasury as a service centre vs. profit centre
• The role of organisations in building well-rounded treasurers
• Why it’s important to volunteer for new opportunities
• Why your career should be an ongoing learning experience
• Robert’s advice for treasury professionals

You can connect with Robert on LinkedIn.

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Technology is an important part of everyday life. But few guests on this podcast embrace it more than Royston Da Costa. 

Royston, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group, makes his second appearance on The Treasury Career Corner. 

He explains his roots in merchant banking, gives advice on using technology in treasury and explains how his work has changed since COVID. 

For a link to his 2019 appearance, click here. 

Royston joined Wolseley, now Ferguson Group, in April 2002, and managed the group’s daily debt and cash requirements.  

In 2010, Royston drove the automation of treasury processes at Ferguson, leading to the implementation of their current treasury management system, a cloud-based solution by Coupa.  

He was promoted to Assistant Group Treasurer in 2016, and made responsible for the middle office, and in November 2019 assumed responsibility for the Front Office. He continues to drive forward the group’s strategy on treasury technology.  

Royston previously worked at Sky, Gillette, PolyGram, Seagram, and Vivendi Universal. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• Royston’s career updates 
• Tech advancements since his last appearance 
• What technology treasurers should look out for 
• Adapting post-pandemic 
• Why ESG is an important focus 
• Making time for innovation 
• Why young treasurers should stay open-minded 

You can connect with Royston on LinkedIn.

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Most guests on the Treasury Career Corner podcast are involved in multinational corporations, but this week I interview Martin Watts, Director of Treasury at social housing provider London and Quadrant (L&Q).

Treasury operates differently in every business, but with no private shareholders and all profits being reinvested into the community they serve, L&Q is an entirely different operation to the usual businesses profiled on the podcast.

This was a fascinating look at a unique business model that should be of interest to many treasury professionals.

On the podcast we discussed…

• What Martin’s journey into treasury looked like and the many twists and turns its taken since
• What social housing is and how a social housing provider operates
• Why there is more in common between social and FTSE100 businesses than one might think
• The evolution of treasury in social housing provision
• Where awards have value (and where they’re pointless)

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Besides qualifications, skills, and finance experience, what else is useful for a treasury career?

In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, I’m joined by Mattijn Bak, Group Treasurer at Vion Food Group. Mattijn is a big believer in travelling to new places, embracing change, and trying new experiences. He says this is all key to developing a fulfilling treasury career. He shares stories of his globe-trotting treasury career, spanning from the Netherlands to Vietnam.

Mattijn is an experienced treasurer with a history of working in the food production industry. He’s skilled in Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Managerial Finance, and Working Capital Management.

Mattijn previously worked at Sperwer Group as a treasurer and gained treasury experience at Nutreco, Friesland Campina, and ING Bank. He obtained a Master’s in Law from Maastricht University and a Master’s in Financial Management (MiF) at Tias Nimbas Business School.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, Vion Food Group is an international meat producer with production locations in the Netherlands and Germany, and support offices in thirteen countries worldwide. With annual revenues of €5.1 billion, Vion is one of the world’s top 100 food & beverage companies.

Vion supplies customers in its home markets of the Netherlands and Germany, in other countries in Europe, and the rest of the world.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• How Mattijn first started his career in law before moving into finance and treasury
• Why Mattijn relocated to Vietnam and why he thinks travel is so beneficial for people’s careers
• Vion Food Groups operations and where Mattijn fits into that
• How Vion Food Group responded to COVID remote work challenges
• Why change is a natural part of treasury
• Why Mattijn believes that real-time data and machine learning are the future of treasury

You can connect with Mattijn on LinkedIn.

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The Group Treasurers Exchange is the world’s most exclusive, intimate and senior gathering for group treasurers. When I attended this fantastic event earlier this year I had the opportunity to talk to eight treasury professionals about their treasury careers. I asked them a few questions about their experience in treasury and where they see the industry going, and you can hear all of their answers in this five-part podcast and video series!

In this first episode of the series, I asked my interviewees how they got started in their treasury career and how the industry has evolved since.

The treasury professionals I questioned were:

• Andreas Weindel – ex-Group Treasurer at Haribo Holdings
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• Andrew Bishop – Head of Treasury Operations at Gazprom Marketing & Trading
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• Annemarie Moore – Director of Treasury Services at Plan International
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• Damian Glendinning – ex-Treasurer at Lenovo
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• Marianna Polykrati – Group Treasurer at Chipita S.A
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• Oliver Eiss – Group Treasurer at Johnson Matthey plc
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• Rasmus Camborda Meilvang – Treasury Manager at Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia AS
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• Sam Pitt – ex-Group Treasurer at Network Rail

If you want to find out what all of their answers were be sure to listen to the podcast to find out!

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How important are qualifications when building a treasury career?

Jane Pilcher, the Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group, believes that qualifications are key, but they’re not the only thing needed for a treasury career.

In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Jane explains why adaptability and a willingness to learn and grow are essential if you want to build a successful treasury career.

Anglian Water Group's principal business is Anglian Water, the group's regulated water and sewerage company, which supplies water and water recycling services to more than six million customers in the east of England and Hartlepool. The group also includes Anglian Venture Holdings.

In her current role, Jane is responsible for all finance and treasury activities of the group. However, her prime responsibilities are to raise group debt, work with bank investor relations, and liaise with the three rating agencies.

In August 2017, Jane led the launch of the company’s inaugural green bond, the first GBP Utility public bond, and the first GBP bond since 2015. She was responsible for procuring the Second Party Opinion, writing the Company’s Green Bond Framework, and leading the extensive investor marketing to deliver a successful bond. Other responsibilities included the asset and liability management of the £1bn+ pension fund.

She is also a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers and a Non-Executive Director of the Loughborough Building Society.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• How Jane made the move from banking to treasury
• Jane’s experience with Anglican Water Group and why there’s never a dull moment
• How treasury has changed and what the future looks like
• The biggest challenge of hiring
• Why adaptability and willingness to learn are just as vital as qualifications
• Jane’s tips for aspiring treasurers

You can connect with Jane on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards is joined by Vikas Jhangiani, the VP, Corporate Treasurer at Spotless Brands. They discuss Vikas' treasury career journey, his experiences in different industries, and the importance of networking and attending conferences.

Vikas Jhangiani is the VP, Corporate Treasurer at Spotless Brands, a rapidly growing car wash platform in the United States. With his extensive experience in treasury and finance, Vikas brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the podcast. Listeners should tune in to gain insights into treasury career development and the impact of networking.

In this episode, Mike and Vikas discuss Vikas' journey into finance and treasury, his experiences at various companies including Follett Corporation, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, CAN Insurance, and CME Group, and his current role at Spotless Brands. They delve into the importance of certifications like CTP and the role of treasury in impacting the bottom line of a company. Vikas also highlights the value of networking and attending conferences like the Windy City Summit for treasury professionals.

What to Expect:      

• Insights into Vikas' treasury career journey and experiences in different industries.
• The importance of certifications like CTP and their impact on career development.
• The role of treasury in impacting a company's bottom line.
• The value of networking and attending conferences for treasury professionals.
• Real-life examples of how Vikas has leveraged networking and conferences to bring valuable ideas and solutions to his employers.

You can connect with Vikas Jhangiani on LinkedIn.

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With an extensive career in the energy sector, my latest guest has a wealth of experience building, leading, and advising private and public companies on key Treasury responsibilities.

Steve Beckley, Former Assistant Treasurer at Strike LLC., has many insights into the Treasury related challenges he faced in his roles as he progressed in his Treasury career. We discuss the oil and gas industry in particular and evaluate whether or not industry experience is a relevant prerequisite to being hired in a Treasury role.

Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Strike is one of the fastest-growing privately-held pipeline, facilities, and energy infrastructure solutions providers in the country. Partnering closely with clients across North America, they deliver a full range of integrated engineering, construction, maintenance, integrity, and specialty services that span the entire oil and gas lifecycle.

Today, Strike employs over 4,000 experienced employees nationwide, operates 24 service locations across the country, and leverages more than 5,600 pieces of equipment company-wide.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How the energy sector shaped Steve’s career
• How challenging roles help you grow personally and professionally
• How Steve handled the job of starting a Treasury department from scratch
• Steve’s advice on the things you need to get right in Treasury
• Why industry experience does not determine success in a Treasury role
• Steve’s top three tips for a successful career in Treasury

If you would like to connect with Steve, you can find him on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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Building a career in treasury can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.

The great news is that while there are so many facets of treasury, there are basic principles that will give you a leg up. To give out handy pointers to anyone looking to build a career in treasury, Paul Hussey, Corporate Treasury at SABIC, joined this episode of the Treasury Career Corner.

Paul wasn’t always in treasury. He got his start in the banking industry working at the Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin. His first treasury role was at the Legal and General Group Treasury in London, and he’s transitioned through various roles all leading up to his current role at SABIC.

SABIC is a global leader in chemicals based in Saudi Arabia with its headquarters domiciled in Riyadh. With more than 33,000 employees spread across 50 countries, the organisation identifies and develops opportunities in key markets such as construction, energy and medical devices.

Still pushing towards innovation, SABIC has significant research resources and hubs in USA, Europe, North East Asia, South East Asia and the Middle East.

On the podcast we discussed…

● How Paul transitioned from banking to treasury

● Why having front, middle and back-office understanding is vital in treasury

● Why international experience is valuable

● How treasury boils down to “cash”

● The importance of being open to change

You can connect with Paul on LinkedIn.

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Do you want to take your treasury career to new heights? If so, this is the episode for you! We went back into our archive to bring you one of our all-time favourite episodes of the podcast featuring VP and Treasurer of Dow Inc., Gary McGuire.

Gary leads a global team of over 100 treasury professionals managing all aspects of Dow’s finances which include Funding, Operations, Planning, Customer Financial Services, Insurance, Pension, Financial Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Real Estate, and Enterprise Wide Risk Management.

Gary joined Dow Canada in 1988 as a Materials Management Analyst in Sarnia, Ontario and later moved to Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. He held several positions in Materials Management before joining the Treasury group of Dow Canada in Sarnia, Ontario. Gary is President and CEO of Liana Limited and Dorinco Reinsurance Company (a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow), in addition to serving on the boards of both companies.  He is chairman of Dow’s Investment Committee, and also a member of the Liana Finance Committee and Dow’s Benefits Governance Finance Committee (BGFC).

As you can see, Gary has accomplished many great things throughout his career and openly shares his experiences and tips with us on The Treasury Career Corner podcast.

If you want to keep climbing the treasury career ladder, Gary’s words of wisdom will help you get there!

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Gary first got started in treasury
• How Gary progressed up the career ladder to his current VP position
• Important lessons from Gary’s time away from Dow
• A look at how to integrate pension into treasury
• How Gary’s responsibilities grew the further he climbed up the career ladder
• Possible challenges treasurers face in similar companies to Dow
• Gary shares his predictions for the future of treasury
• The importance of leveraging bank relationships
• How to stand out from other candidates seeking the same treasury roles as you

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