The Treasury Career Corner
Mike Richards 459 episodes Nov 10, 2026
The Treasury Career Corner is a weekly podcast in which Mike Richards interviews treasury professionals from around the world about their careers. Guests discuss their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now, and how they see themselves and the treasury profession developing. Episodes also cover career highlights and lowlights, big breaks, keys to success, and future career directions. As a treasury recruitment company, the show additionally explores talent issues and the future of the treasury profession.
Episodes
Why You Need to Understand Treasury Before You Rely on AI
AI is transforming treasury, but can you really trust the technology if you don’t understand the fundamentals behind it?As treasury teams embrace AI, automation, and new technologies, having a strong foundation in treasury has never been more important. From understanding financial models to making decisions with incomplete information, knowing how things work remains essential, even as technology
How Treasury Leaders Build Trust Beyond the Finance Function
How can treasury leaders build trust, influence decisions, and demonstrate their value beyond the finance function?In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Mike is joined by Domenico De Maio, Group Head of Treasury & Tax at Helsinn Group, a global pharmaceutical company focused on improving the quality of life of patients with cancer and chronic diseases.With over 21 years of tre
Global Treasury Leadership: Centralise Data and Empower Teams
What does it really take to lead a successful global treasury team? Is it about centralising everything, adopting the latest technology, or knowing when to step back and trust your people?In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards welcomes back Patrick Peters Buehler, Global Treasurer at Arcera Life Sciences, an international life sciences company operating across mu
AI in Treasury: How People and Processes Strengthen Fraud Prevention
AI is changing treasury fast, but technology alone won’t create a stronger function.In this episode, with Antonios Reizopoulos, Head of Treasury at Nomios Group, we explore how treasury leaders can combine AI with people, process, governance and human judgment to improve fraud prevention, decision-making and resilience - while building teams that are ready for the future.This week, Mike Richards i
How to Build Influence in Treasury Through Results and Relationships
Technical treasury expertise can earn you credibility, but it takes results, relationships, adaptability and an understanding of the wider business to build lasting influence.In this episode, Julia Donegan, Senior Global Treasury Director at Newell Brands, explores what it takes to lead treasury through transformation, build a high-performing global team and make sure treasury continues to have a
Treasury Career Growth: Why Difficult Challenges Help You Progress
What does it take to keep growing when treasury, technology and leadership are constantly evolving?In this episode we chat with Anika Williams the Head of Treasury and Customer Payment Operations at Zalando Payments to explore why choosing difficult challenges, stepping outside your comfort zone and maintaining a learning mindset can be crucial to continued development in treasury.Anika Williams i
AI in Treasury: How Teams Cut Manual Work and Save Time
AI in treasury has moved well beyond experimentation. As the technology matures, treasury teams have more opportunities to automate manual work, connect their data and free up valuable time for higher-value activities.In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, Mike Richards catches up with James Kelly, Co-Founder of Your Treasury, to explore how AI is changing the way treasury teams operate an
Best of Treasury Career Corner: Lessons from 450 Episodes
What started with one conversation in 2018 has grown into 450 podcast episodes, Treasury Career Corner LIVE events, Senior Treasury Roundtables and Ask the Treasurer sessions across the world.In this special episode, Mike Richards looks back at where the Treasury Career Corner podcast began, the career questions that have remained consistent and how a bloke in a shed with a microphone became part
Treasury Transformation: Using Technology and External Expertise
Treasury transformation is not just about implementing new technology. It is about improving processes, understanding the business, giving teams the capacity to deliver change, and ensuring technology creates measurable value.In this episode, John James Dunne the Founder and Principal of Elevate Treasury Advisory explores how treasury teams can use technology, data and external support to drive me
Treasury Careers: Salary, Job Titles and What Really Matters
What do treasury professionals want from their careers now, and what do companies need to change if they want to hire the best people?In this special episode, Mike Richards is joined by Katie Hardy from The Treasury Recruitment Company to compare notes on how treasury careers, hiring and candidate expectations have changed.They explore job titles, salaries, hybrid working, skills, networking and w
Treasury Skills for the AI Era: What Employers Need
Mike Richards joined the ACT Annual Conference 2026 in Liverpool for the roundtable session “Treasury Talent: Skills for the Future”, held in May 2026.This session explored the future skills treasury professionals will need as AI and automation take on more routine and analytical work.Together, the panel discussed how treasury roles are changing, where human judgement still matters, whether teams
AI and Treasury Careers: The Risk of Falling Behind
AI is reshaping how treasury professionals analyse information, manage workloads and make decisions.In this episode, Manoj Panda, Vice President and Treasurer at Bausch + Lomb, draws on more than 20 years of global finance and treasury leadership experience to explain why the greatest risk may not be AI replacing treasury professionals, but AI-enabled colleagues outperforming those who fail to ada
Cash Flow Forecasting: Balancing Data with Human Judgement
Cash forecasting has transformed dramatically as treasury has moved from manual processes and spreadsheets to automation, APIs and AI.But for Kim Kelly-Lippert, accurate forecasting still depends on something technology cannot replace: business understanding, strong relationships and human judgement.Kim Kelly-Lippert is Manager, Treasury Operations at American Honda Motor Company, Inc. In this epi
Treasury Technology: Why AI Needs Strong Data and Systems
AI may be dominating the technology conversation, but delivering real value in treasury requires much more than adopting the latest tools.Felix Meyer, Treasury Technology and IS Head at ABB Capital AG, returns to the show to explore why strong data, fit-for-purpose systems, cybersecurity awareness, effective project management and specialist knowledge are all essential to successful technology tra
AI Adoption in Treasury: Why People Make the Difference
Luke Maclean, Senior Global Treasury Director at CBRE, joins this episode to explore why the future of treasury belongs to people who use AI, not people who fear it.From automating repetitive work to leading global teams with trust, curiosity, and clarity, Luke shares how treasury professionals can stay valuable in a fast-changing world.In this episode Mike is joined by Luke Maclean, Senior Global
Treasury Business Partnering: Building Stronger Relationships
Treasury is evolving fast - and the leaders who succeed today are the ones who can bridge strategy, technology, risk, and business partnership.In this returning guest episode, Karen Van den Driessche, former Vice President, Group Treasurer and Head of Tax at LIPTON Teas and Infusions, shares how treasury professionals can move beyond operational responsibilities to become trusted advisors across t
Treasury and Tax: How Collaboration Improves Financial Decisions
Treasury and tax are often treated as separate functions, but when capital, cash, risk, debt, and business strategy are all connected, working in silos can create costly problems.In this episode, we chat with Robert Westreich, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer at Newell Brands and explore why modern treasury leaders need curiosity, cross-functional awareness, and strong commun
Treasury Technology: Solving Real Problems Beyond the Buzzwords
Treasury technology is moving fast, but the real value comes from knowing what problem you are trying to solve before choosing the system, tool, or innovation to help you solve it.In this returning guest episode, host Mike Richards welcomes back Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis.On this week’s podcast we welcome back Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis
How Treasury Builds Trust and Earns a Seat at the Table
Treasury is no longer a quiet back-office function that only gets noticed when cash runs short.In this live Treasury Career Corner panel, three senior treasury leaders explain how trust, relationships, commercial understanding, and curiosity are what truly help treasury earn influence across the business.Meet the Guests:Louise Woodroffe, Head of Treasury at Hastings DirectMike Tackley, Global Head
Treasury Leadership Skills: Moving Beyond Technical Expertise
What does it really take to step into a Group Treasurer role?In this episode, Kate Randall, Group Treasurer at Balfour Beatty plc shares why treasury leadership is about far more than technical knowledge, covering confidence, decision-making, stakeholder management, bank relationships, AI and the importance of staying curious throughout your career.Kate Randall is Group Treasurer at Balfour Beatty
Curiosity in Treasury: The Skill That Drives Career Growth
In a profession defined by uncertainty, the treasury leaders who thrive are the ones who never stop learning.In this live Treasury Career Corner panel discussion from our Amsterdam event, three experienced treasury leaders explore why curiosity, continuous learning, networking, and understanding the wider business are the skills that drive long-term success in treasury.Meet the Guests:Marco Schuch
Treasury Career Growth: Why Saying Yes Opens New Doors
What separates good treasury careers from great ones?According to this panel of treasury leaders, it often comes down to curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to say yes to opportunities before you feel completely ready.This special live episode from our Dublin event features a panel of experienced treasury professionals sharing their career journeys, leadership lessons, and views on the futur
Treasury Networking: Build Relationships That Grow Your Career
Recorded live at the Kyriba Live in Las Vegas, this episode features Sabrina Janulis, Benjamin Seal, and Brian Gittelman sharing honest insights into treasury careers, leadership, networking, treasury transformation, and the skills needed to build long-term career growth in the profession.Here's the YouTube video of the session - https://youtu.be/YeNOj70MZMgMeet Our Guests:Benjamin Seal, Director,
Building an AI-Driven Treasury Team for the Future
AI is reshaping treasury faster than most finance teams realize - and the professionals willing to evolve now will define the future of the function.In this episode Bojan Belejkovski, Vice President Finance & Treasury at Voltava, discusses how finance leaders can embrace AI, build future-ready treasury teams, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.Bojan Belejkovski is the Vice President
How Treasury Professionals Build Careers Through Networking
In this live panel discussion from TEXPO, senior treasury leaders, Meredith Vance, Emily Howell, and Bruce Perry share how networking, mentorship, intentional career moves, and continuous learning helped shape their paths from accidental entrants into treasury to leading global treasury organisations.Meet the Guests:Meredith Vance, Senior Vice President and Global Treasurer at NTT DataEmily Howell
From Treasury Analyst to Healthcare Treasurer: Lessons in Leadership
A treasury career isn’t built on technical skills alone - it’s shaped by storytelling, decision-making, and mastering complexity. In this episode, Tony (Phong) Vu, Treasurer of Broward Health, shares how these elements have defined his journey from treasury analyst to leading treasury in a complex healthcare environment.Tony (Phong) Vu is the Treasurer of Broward Health, with extensive experience
Building Global Treasury Impact Through Data and Analytics
Building global treasury impact requires more than technical skills - it demands data-driven insight, strong relationships, and the ability to influence across the business.This week’s guest is Takachida Kuhudzai, Head of Treasury at Avon. With a career spanning banking, corporate treasury, and global leadership roles, he has developed deep expertise in analytics, working capital optimisation, and
How Treasurers Move from Operational Roles to Strategic Impact
Most treasury careers don’t follow a plan - they evolve through unexpected opportunities, bold decisions, and continuous reinvention.Recorded LIVE from our Treasury Career Corner event in New York, this episode brings together three senior treasury leaders - Bob Kane, Deepali Chawla, and Keith Gaub to share how their careers evolved from chance beginnings into strategic leadership roles.In this LI
How Innovation and Automation Transformed Treasury at a Leading University
How do you transform a treasury function from manual processes into an AI-powered, automation-driven strategic partner?In this episode, we’re joined by Karen Kearney, Treasurer at Stanford University. She leads treasury across one of the world’s most complex and innovative institutions, overseeing areas including capital markets, cash management, and financial strategy within a large, mission-driv
How to Build a Treasury Function and Drive Strategic Value
Building a treasury function from scratch is only the beginning - turning it into a strategic engine is where the real impact happens.This week, we welcome back Ben Loper, Senior Vice President & Corporate Treasurer at Hilton Grand Vacations.A returning guest to the podcast, Ben joins us for an update episode, sharing how his role and treasury itself has evolved since his first appearance, now
Preparing a Company for IPO: The Treasurer’s Critical Role
What does it really take to prepare a company for IPO - and why should treasury be involved far earlier than most expect?In this episode, Stef Layne, a three-time IPO leader, shares how treasury plays a critical role in shaping IPO readiness, strengthening cash discipline, and building financial resilience.In this episode, we’re joined by Stef Layne, a finance executive with over 20 years of exper
Leading Global Treasury Across Finance, Technology, Consumer Products, Sports and Entertainment
Leading treasury across multiple industries requires more than technical expertise - it demands adaptability, broad experience, and a forward-looking mindset.In this episode, Garima Thakur, Global Treasurer and Risk Leader at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) shares insights from building a treasury career spanning finance, technology, consumer products, sports, and entertainment.Garima Thakur is Glob
Navigating Global Treasury at Moody’s in a Volatile Risk Environment
Global treasury leaders are operating in one of the most complex financial environments in decades. Volatility, evolving risks, and growing strategic expectations mean treasury must balance liquidity, risk management, and long-term value creation more carefully than ever.In this episode, Deepali Chawla, Chief Treasury Officer shares how she navigates these challenges while leading the global treas
How Treasury Builds Credibility with Boards and Rating Agencies
What does it take for a treasurer to earn - and protect - credibility with boards, rating agencies, and banking partners during billion-dollar transactions?In this episode, we explore how treasury leaders like Stephen Kaufhold, Vice President & Treasurer at Incyte, build trust when the stakes are highest.Stephen Kaufhold returns to the show, now serving as Vice President & Treasurer at Inc
Building a State-of-the-Art Corporate Treasury From Scratch
What does it really take to build a global, state-of-the-art corporate treasury from the ground up - and then lead it through a global pandemic, digital transformation, and the rise of AI?In this returning guest episode, Julien Muet, Head of Corporate Finance & Treasury at TÜV Rheinland Group, shares how he built and transformed a global treasury function - and what seven years of leadership,
Creating Treasury Structure in a Decentralised World: What Actually Works
Bringing order to financial chaos requires more than policies and processes.In this episode, Ritu Narula, SVP Finance and Treasurer at Hilco Global, shares how she has built centralized, high-performing treasury and finance teams across geographies and cultures by focusing on what actually works in decentralized organizations.Ritu Narula is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Hil
Leading Treasury Transformation at SSE Through a £33bn Growth Investment
What does it take to lead treasury during a once-in-a-generation investment cycle?In this episode, we chat with Andrew Binnie, Group Treasurer at SSE plc and uncover how treasury is powering SSE’s £33 billion transformation - driving strategy, navigating funding, and building purpose-led teams.This week’s guest is Andrew Binnie, Group Treasurer at SSE plc. With an impressive career spanning Vodafo
Lessons from a Tech-Obsessed Treasurer: Scaling Treasury Through Systems
What if your treasury function could run smarter, not harder?David Mazzola, Head of Treasury at Norstella shows how a systems-first mindset turned chaotic spreadsheets into scalable, global treasury operations - and how you can do the same.David Mazzola is the Head of Treasury at Norstella, a global pharma intelligence solutions provider.Known for being “tech-obsessed,” David has led treasury tran
Don’t Get Trapped in the Treasury Box: How Treasurers Create Real Business Impact
What separates a treasury leader from a scorekeeper?In this episode, you’ll learn how to step out of the traditional treasury box and drive strategic, high-impact results across your organization - straight from Scott Paredes who’s done it across multiple industries.Scott Paredes is a seasoned finance and risk management executive known for his innovative strategies and for leading high-performing
Lessons From Inchcape: Building Treasury Teams That Scale Globally
What does it take to transform a lean, manual treasury operation into a global, scalable powerhouse supporting 40+ markets?Alex Chalmers, Group Treasurer at Inchcape, shares how he did just that - while navigating complex M&A, implementing automation, and building regional treasury leadership around the world.Alex Chalmers is the Group Treasurer at Inchcape, the world’s leading independent aut
Fix the Now, Plan for Next: Scaling a Treasury Function at Toast
What does it really take to build a treasury function from the ground up in a fast-moving tech company? And why is the mindset of “Fix the Now, Plan for Next” a game-changer for treasury leaders navigating scale and uncertainty?In this episode, we sit down with Michael Scott, Senior Director of Treasury at Toast, whose impressive resume spans industry giants like Dell, HomeAway, Expedia, Dropbox,
What It Takes to Run Treasury for One of the World’s Most Acquisitive Manufacturers
What does it take to lead treasury at a global manufacturing powerhouse known for constant expansion?In this episode, we uncover the operational discipline, strategic thinking, and career moves that shaped Bert Jameson’s path to becoming Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand.Bert Jameson is the Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. With a career that spans hi
Lessons From a 25-Year Treasury Career: How Transparency Turns Relationships Into Partnerships
What turns a good treasury professional into a great one?According to Daniel Perez, it’s not just technical skill - it’s transparency, trust, and never settling for the status quo.In this episode, he shares what he's learned over a 25-year journey through retail, insurance, and healthcare, revealing how to build a resilient career and a truly strategic treasury function.This week’s guest is Daniel
How Haleon Built a World-Class Treasury Function from Scratch During a Major Spin-Off
What happens when you're tasked with building an entire treasury function from scratch - under the pressure of a corporate spin-off and the uncertainty of a global crisis?In this episode, Tom Gilliam takes us inside the high-stakes challenge of launching Haleon’s treasury team and the strategic thinking that made it a success.Tom Gilliam is Vice President of Corporate Finance, Treasury at Haleon,
Scaling Treasury From Startup to Multinational: Insights From Zalando to Lufthansa
How do you lead treasury teams through rapid growth, market volatility, and cross-continental transitions?In this episode, Edwin Koopmans, VP Corporate Treasury at Lufthansa Group returns to the show to share what he's learned from managing treasury at both fast-moving tech platforms and one of the world’s largest aviation groups.In this insightful follow-up episode, Edwin Koopmans reflects on his
How to Lead Global Treasury Teams Across Cultures and Borders at Computershare
Leading treasury teams across borders isn’t just about numbers - it’s about people, adaptability, and strategic vision.In this episode, Mike Larsen,Global Head of Client Treasury at Computershare reveals how he’s built and led treasury teams on three continents, and what it really takes to thrive in today’s complex, global financial environment.Mike Larsen is the Global Head of Client Treasury at
How Two Treasury Leaders Partnered with Their Businesses and Earned Treasury a Seat at the Table
In this feature episode, recorded live at our inaugural Amsterdam Treasury Career Corner LIVE event, two senior treasury leaders share how they transitioned from banking to corporate finance - and reshaped treasury into a strategic force within their organizations.You’ll hear how they built credibility, influenced business decisions, and led globally dispersed teams while driving treasury beyond i
How Three Treasury Leaders Navigated Career Pivots and Global Moves
In this LIVE episode recorded from our most recent London event, three top treasury leaders share how they made bold career pivots, took on international roles, and built world-class treasury teams from scratch.Whether you’re early in your treasury journey or eyeing the next big move, this episode is packed with unfiltered advice, leadership insights, and real-world lessons you won’t find in textb
Automating FX Hedging And Applying AI In Treasury At Breitling
What does it take to transform treasury into a strategic driver inside a global luxury brand?In this episode, Olivier Smekens, Global Head of Treasury at Breitling, shares how he’s leveraging fintech, automation, and agile thinking to future-proof treasury operations - and what you can learn from his approach.With a career spanning consulting, automotive manufacturing, and high-growth private equi
Everything Treasury Professionals Need to Know to Succeed in 2026
Wondering how to stand out in a competitive treasury job market, optimise your CV, boost your LinkedIn visibility, navigate AI’s impact, and position yourself for success in 2026?In this special solo episode, host Mike Richards shares unfiltered insights gathered from thousands of conversations with treasury professionals around the globe. This is your career strategy download for the year ahead.M
Lessons From Building an In-House Bank and Winning an Adam Smith Award
In this episode, discover how Peter Schadelbauer built a centralized treasury from the ground up within a rapidly expanding global company - and how that vision led to winning an Adam Smith Award for Best Process Re-engineering Solution.Peter Schadelbauer is the Senior VP & Treasurer at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company. With a background in both banking and corporat
How to Build and Strengthen Your Treasury Brand’s Visibility for Lasting Impact Outside the Room
What does it really take to be remembered in the room - and more importantly - when you're no longer in it?In this energizing and insightful live session from AFP 2025, a panel of seasoned treasury leaders share exactly how they built influential personal brands, elevated their visibility, and opened doors to career-defining opportunities by being intentional about how they show up.Your technical
From Partnerships to Productivity: How Hitachi Digital Proves Soft Skills Still Win in Treasury’s AI Era
How do you lead a global treasury team, navigate tech-driven transformation, and still stay grounded in human connection?In this episode, Cathy Fields, VP Treasurer of Hitachi Digital, shares how her unconventional career path, people-first mindset, and deep-rooted love for forecasting helped her shape Treasury at one of the world’s leading digital companies.Cathy Fields is the VP Treasurer of Hit
How Three Treasury Leaders Are Driving Strategy, Transformation and Impact at Zimmer Biomet, Capri Holdings and Element Solutions
Three treasurers. Three distinct journeys. One unmissable conversation.What happens when treasury leaders from Zimmer Biomet, Capri Holdings Limited, and Element Solutions Inc. take the stage to share how they rose through the ranks, earned strategic influence, and led through uncertainty?In this special LIVE episode from New York, you’ll get candid insights from treasurers who’ve steered through
How Treasury Professionals Earn a Seat at the Table Without Bragging
What happens when two accomplished treasury professionals step on stage to share the hard-won lessons, real-life challenges, and unexpected career twists from nearly three decades in the industry?In this special edition of the Treasury Career Corner recorded LIVE in Chicago, Mary Wienclaw and Robert Anderson join host Mike Richards to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a dynami
Next-Generation Treasury Talent & Succession Planning Strategies
What does it take to build a treasury team that thrives across generations, adapts to global challenges, and embraces AI without losing the human touch?In this special episode, Winny Li, Ellen Cornelissen and Mike Richards explore the strategies top treasurers use to shape the future of their teams - captured in front of a live audience at one of the world’s premier treasury events.This episode of
Networking & Personal Branding: The Key to Unlocking Your Treasury Career Success
In today’s competitive treasury landscape, technical skills alone aren’t enough.If you want to grow your career, attract new opportunities, and be seen as a leader in your field, you need to become visible.This week's featured guests: Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston, CEO & Co-Founder, ART Financial SolutionsMike Richards, CEO, The Treasury Recruitment CompanyIn this high-energy episode reco
Write Your Own Career Playbook: Lessons from Amazon Treasurer Tony Masone
Celebrating 400 Episodes of the Treasury Career Corner!This is a major milestone - 400 episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! For seven years, we’ve shared the career journeys and insights of the world’s top treasury professionals. To mark this special occasion, we’ve brought in a powerhouse guest whose story perfectly encapsulates what this show is all about: world-class leadership, growth throu
Treasury Careers, Teams, and Excellence: Lessons From the Top
What do global treasury leaders really do to build high-performing teams, navigate massive organizational change, and win industry awards - all while working across time zones?In this live episode from our Dublin event, three senior treasury professionals reveal exactly how they’ve built careers, led global teams, and driven continuous improvement at some of the world’s most recognizable brands.Jo
From Credit Control to Treasury Leadership: Building Skills the Non-Traditional Way
What does it take to move from credit control into leading treasury for fast-growth, acquisitive businesses? In this episode, I chat to Tom Fuller, Financial Controller & Head of Treasury at Form3. We explore how non-traditional career paths can build the skills and resilience needed to thrive at the top of treasury.Tom Fuller, an experienced treasury professional joins the podcast to share ho
Treasury Uncovered: 396 Stories So Far, Career-Changing Insights, and the Case for Bragging
What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?In this special crossover episode, Mike Richards switches sides of the microphone as a guest on Seth Marlowe’s – The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast podcast - sharing his journey, insights, and why the profession is anything but boring.Together, they unpack the myths, challenges, and evolving opportunities shaping the treasury profession toda
How to Build a Strategic, High-Impact Treasury Team – Lessons in Process, Progress and People
What does it take to lead a treasury team that not only performs but transforms the business?In this revisited episode, we uncover how Adam Richford, now the Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew built and scaled treasury functions across global industries - transforming processes, empowering people, and delivering strategic impact at every level.In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner Pod
From Tax to Treasury: How Cross-Functional Skills Fuel Career Growth
How do you shape a treasury career that not only spans tax, IPOs, restructurings, and mergers, but also withstands crises and constant change?In this episode, Matthew Rose, Director of Treasury at Bromford Flagship, shares his career journey and the lessons he’s learned navigating some of the most challenging and rewarding moments in corporate treasury.Matthew Rose is the Director of Treasury at B
How Do You Build a Treasury Function from Scratch in a Global Company?
What does it take to launch a treasury function from the ground up - twice?In this episode, Anshul Patni shares how he built treasury operations at Instacart and Bakelite Synthetics, and offers practical, actionable lessons on leadership, technology, and global cash management for today’s treasury professionals.In this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast I reconnect wit
Treasury Salaries 2025 – Latest Jobs Market Insights from The Treasury Recruitment Company
Are you being paid what you're worth in treasury?In this solo episode, Mike Richards, CEO of The Treasury Recruitment Company, breaks down the latest findings from our global Treasury Salary Survey, revealing eye-opening trends, benchmarking insights, and actionable tips for advancing your compensation in 2025 and beyond.Mike Richards is the CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company.With
How Treasurers at DCC, OCI & Duracell Built High-Performing Treasury Teams
What does it take to lead a top-tier treasury team in today’s fast-evolving corporate world?In this special live-recorded episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, three seasoned treasury leaders share how they built and led high-performing teams while navigating complex global challenges.Join Mike Richards as he chats with these three global treasury leaders:Mags Bourke, Global Treasurer at
Returning to Treasury Leadership – Why Jens Rejoined Trelleborg
What makes a seasoned treasury professional return to where it all began?In this episode, Jens Billberg reveals why he rejoined Trelleborg Group as Group Treasurer after years away, and how his career - from back office trainee to treasury leader offers a roadmap for rising treasury professionals.Jens Billberg is the Group Treasurer and VP Treasury at Trelleborg Group, a global leader in engineere
How to Build Treasury from the Ground Up in a High-Growth Global Company
What does it take to build a treasury function from scratch at a fast-moving global company? Nolan Soltvedt, Treasurer at Lime has done just that - multiple times.In this episode, he shares the inside story of building resilient treasury systems in complex, high-growth environments, from legacy firms to tech disruptors.Nolan Soltvedt is the Treasurer at Lime, the world’s largest shared electric ve
From Banking to Treasury: The Career Move That Seemed Like a Step Back But It Wasn’t
What if the smartest career move you could make looked like a step backwards?In this episode, Keith Gaub, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer at Bristol-Myers Squibb, shares how taking a pay and title cut led him to one of the most rewarding chapters of his treasury career -and why playing the long game is the ultimate career strategy.Keith Gaub is the Vice President and Assistant Treasurer at
How Treasury Teams Can Save 37 Hours a Week Without a Tech Overhaul
What if you could save your treasury team 37 hours a week - without investing in expensive new software or overhauling your tech stack?In this episode, James Kelly, Co-Founder of Your Treasury reveals how thoughtful automation and strategic AI adoption can transform your treasury operations with the tools you already have.Joining us on the podcast is James Kelly, Co-Founder of Your Treasury and fo
Why Your Network - Not Just Your Knowledge - Builds Treasury Careers
What truly accelerates your treasury career? It’s not just what you know - it’s who knows you.In this episode, we uncover how relationship-building, mentorship, and showing up authentically can propel you from entry-level analyst to treasury leader.Sherri Nicole Speaks is the Vice President, Treasury at JBT Marel Corporation, a leading global provider of technology solutions to the food and bevera
How Tradeweb Enhanced Its Treasury Team with Tech - No Expansion Required
Can you radically modernize a treasury function without expanding your team?Ashley Serrao of Tradeweb Markets reveals exactly how he leveraged technology to do just that – driving strategic impact and boosting returns while keeping his team lean.In this episode, host Mike Richards is joined by Ashley Serrao, Managing Director, Head of Treasury, FP&A, and Investor Relations at Tradeweb Markets,
Why You Need a Personal Brand in Treasury (Whether You Like It or Not)
In a world where visibility means opportunity, your personal brand is no longer optional - it’s essential.In this episode, discover why treasury professionals can no longer afford to stay silent online, and how building a strategic LinkedIn presence can future-proof your career, attract opportunities, and showcase the value you bring - even if you're not actively looking for a new role.This specia
How Saying Yes Built a 30-Year Career in Treasury
In this insightful episode, Tom Hendry, SVP and Treasurer at New York Life Insurance Company, shares how embracing diverse roles and challenges throughout his career helped him become a strategic finance leader.Discover how saying “yes” to opportunity, embracing turbulence, and building business acumen turned treasury from a cost center into a driver of value.Tom Hendry is the Senior Vice Presiden
Why Corporate Treasury Needs to Be a Career Choice, Not Just a Happy Accident
What does it really take to build a successful career in treasury?In this candid and insightful episode recorded live at TEXPO, three accomplished treasury leaders share the surprising, unconventional journeys that led them to the top of their field.From early jobs in fast food and consulting to navigating corporate restructures and capital markets, their stories reveal how curiosity, adaptability
Treasury Trading to Smelting Furnaces – A Treasurer’s Journey Into Industry
What does it take to transform from a market trader to a strategic corporate treasurer?Erik Hultman the Group Treasurer at Elcowire shares his journey and hard-earned insights on building treasury functions from scratch, influencing corporate strategy, and mastering financial risk in the commodities sector.Erik is the Group Treasurer at Elcowire, a leading European manufacturer of copper and alumi
Building Treasury Careers - How Houston’s Top Treasurers Make Themselves and Their Teams Visible
What does it take to thrive as a treasury leader in today’s complex business environment?In this engaging panel discussion recorded LIVE at our recent event in Houston, we bring together three powerhouse treasury professionals - Brook Ballard, Jordan Timberlake, and Fred Schacknies - who pull back the curtain on their careers, leadership philosophies, and the real-world challenges they’ve faced.In
How AFP and Its New CEO Pat Culkin Are Equipping Treasury Professionals for the Future
What does it take to transform a treasury-focused organization into a global powerhouse for finance professionals?In this episode, Pat Culkin, the incoming CEO of the Association for Finance Professionals (AFP), shares his fascinating career journey and insights on the evolving role of treasury in today's business landscape.Pat Culkin is the Executive Vice President and incoming President and CEO
“Think Like an Owner" Is the Best Career Advice I Ever Got
Frank Melaccio, Vice President, Finance & Treasurer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, reveals how this mindset propelled his career from banking to executive leadership - and why it could do the same for you.Frank Melaccio is Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, one of the United States’ largest and oldest health insurers. With
How To Build and Scale Treasury to Support Growth and Gain Stakeholder Buy-In
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