Treasury Storyteller
Treasury Storyteller is a podcast hosted by Eleanor Hill that features candid conversations with people working in treasury and finance. Instead of technical lectures, it focuses on real experiences and relatable stories from risk-takers, innovators, and problem-solvers in the industry. Guests share what they have learned, including mistakes and hard-won lessons, in a relaxed and often humorous style. Each episode aims to feel like coffee with knowledgeable treasury professionals, offering insights without unnecessary formality.
Episodes
The Innovation Gap: Shiny Tech vs Useful Tools
Treasury is awash with shiny tech. There's almost too much to choose from. And it's hard to know what earns its place in the stack and what can be set aside for now (or filed permanently in the rubbish bin).In this episode, Eleanor Hill sits down with Chris Jameson, Head of Product Management, GPS EMEA and Head of Global Trade and Supply Chain Finance at Bank of America, to sort the useful from th
After the Deal: The Operational Reality of Structured Finance
In this episode of Treasury Storyteller, Eleanor sits down with treasury and structured finance specialist Andrew Stewart from DK Axiom to explore what really happens after a structured finance deal closes – when the excitement fades and the operational reality begins.Drawing on experience across treasury, securitisation, specialist lending and advisory work, Andrew explains why structured finance
The ESG Pendulum: Where Does Treasury Stand Now?
In this episode of the Treasury Storyteller Podcast, we take a deep dive into the current state of ESG within the treasury community. Is sustainability still gaining momentum, or has the enthusiasm of the past few years started to plateau?Eleanor explores this question with two expert voices from the treasury world: Nigel Owen, Head of Corporate Origination at TreasurySpring, and Martin Hoad, a lo
Invention Rather Than Innovation: Treasury Creativity with Tanya Kohen
What does it really mean to invent in treasury – and how is that different from simply innovating?In this episode of Treasury Storyteller, Eleanor Hill is joined by Tanya Kohen, Global Head of Finance Practice at Wave Access, to explore the mindset shift from incremental improvement to true invention. Drawing on more than 20 years of treasury experience across industries and geographies, Tanya sha
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Navigating Risk in a Volatile World
In this episode of the Treasury Storyteller Podcast, Eleanor welcomes back Chris King, co-founder of Dukes & King, for a wide-ranging (and sometimes hilarious) conversation on what’s really shaping corporate treasury and risk management as we move through 2026.Picking up from their last discussion (which famously/infamously veered from FX into rave music), Eleanor and Chris explore how the glo
Stepping into the Spotlight: Owning Your Treasury Story with Mike Richards
You’ve heard the phrase “just doing my job” – but what if that job is saving your company millions, streamlining global bank structures, or single-handedly holding together the entire liquidity strategy with nothing more than caffeine and spreadsheets?In this special episode of Treasury Storyteller, Eleanor is joined by the one and only Mike Richards – CEO of The Treasury Recruitment Company, host
Don't Panic! Rethinking Cashflow Priorities with Jessica Oku
BOOK LAUNCH SPECIAL EPISODEWhen cash is tight, most businesses default to cost-cutting, without strategy.. But as a treasurer, CFO, and author, Jessica Oku, explains, this kind of panic is rarely helpful.In this episode, Jessica introduces The Cashflow Prioritization Matrix – a new book and practical framework for evaluating spend based on urgency and impact.She also shares some war stories from b
Real-Time or Right Time? Matthew Davies on Digital Treasury, Talent, and Transformation
In this jam-packed episode of The Treasury Storyteller, I sit down with Matthew Davies – Head of Global Payments Solutions EMEA and Global Co-Head of Corporate Sales, GPS at Bank of America – for a chat about the forces reshaping corporate treasury.From his 27 years in transaction banking to the latest on ISO 20022, instant payments, and real-time treasury, Matthew brings a big-picture view that’s
Risk, Resilience, and Rebuilding: Inside Lockton’s Treasury Evolution
How do you turn a once-manual, back-office accounting setup into a proactive, globally aligned treasury function built for real value creation? In this episode, Eleanor sits down with Andrew Monkhouse, International CFO at Lockton, to unpack exactly how he's achieved that.We dive into:Andrew’s career path from chartered accountant to CFOThe post-COVID wake-up call that exposed weak spots in cash a
Cut the Cr*p! James Kelly Separates AI Fact from Fiction
What do ice cream sales, shark attacks, and AI in treasury have in common? More than you might think, according to this week's podcast guest. In this eye-opening episode, James Kelly, founder of Your Treasury and former corporate treasurer at Pearson, helps us separate AI fact from fiction.James shares his personal journey from AI sceptic to advocate, recounting the moment he realised AI could com
Rave Beats, Animal Spirits and Treasury Risks: Chris King's Playbook for 2025
What do 808 State’s rave anthems and Keynes' animal spirits have in common with treasury risk in 2025? In this thought-provoking episode, our favourite risk management expert, Chris King of Dukes & King, answers this question and more! He also draws surprising parallels between past and present, as he unpacks the critical challenges facing CFOs and treasurers right now. From US market dynamics
Treasury Tales: The Accidental Adventures of Ben Poole and Eleanor Hill
What do strange dinners in Liverpool, a stint at Sibos TV, and a sleepy English town called Sandwich have in common? Treasury, of course! In this episode, Eleanor Hill sits down with Ben Poole – treasury journalist, accidental industry veteran, and her editorial partner-in-crime for over a decade of conferences and career twists.Ben spills on his unlikely journey from construction supply magazines
