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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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Greg Packard, former Vice President and Treasurer at John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT), a leading global technology solutions provider to the food and beverage industry. Greg shares insights on his treasury career journey and provides valuable advice for treasury professionals.

Greg Packard, with his extensive experience in treasury and background in accounting, offers a unique perspective on the industry. As the former Vice President and Treasurer at JBT, he successfully built and managed the treasury department, focusing on cash management, debt management, and team development.

Greg discusses his career path, from starting in public accounting to transitioning into treasury. He emphasizes the importance of gaining a solid foundation in accounting and how it has helped him anticipate accounting and tax implications in treasury decisions.

Greg also shares his experience working on the trading desk at Citibank and as a day trader, highlighting the risks and challenges involved. He then delves into his role at JBT, where he built the treasury department from scratch and eventually became Treasurer. Greg emphasizes the need for treasury professionals to be inclusive, intellectually curious, and proactive in their career development.

What to Expect:

• Insights into Greg's career journey from accounting to treasury
• The importance of having a strong accounting foundation in treasury
• Lessons learned from working on the trading desk and as a day trader
• Building and managing the treasury department at JBT
• Advice on career development and the role of treasury in the future

You can connect with Greg Packard 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!

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!

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🎉 And More Exciting News 📰 We have 🫱🏼‍🫲🏼 partnered with EuroFinance for their 33rd annual EuroFinance International Treasury Management conference in Copenhagen from 2nd to 4th October 2024.

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This week on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, we are delighted to chat with James Marshall, Head of Treasury at Virgin Media O2, about his extensive career in the UK cable industry and the challenges and opportunities he has faced.

James Marshall is an experienced treasury professional with a deep understanding of the UK cable industry. With his expertise in treasury operations and cash management, James has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Virgin Media O2. His insights into the industry and his practical approach to treasury make him a valuable resource for listeners.

On the episode James shares his journey in the UK cable industry, starting with his early career at British Rail and his transition to treasury roles. He discusses the various mergers and acquisitions that have shaped his career, including the formation of the joint venture between Virgin Media and O2.

James highlights the importance of practical experience and a deep understanding of working capital management in treasury operations. He also emphasizes the value of continuous learning and professional development in the field of treasury.

What to Expect:       

• Insights into the UK cable industry and the challenges of mergers and acquisitions.
• Practical tips for managing working capital and cash flow in treasury operations.
• The importance of continuous learning and professional development in treasury careers.
• The benefits of a joint venture and the opportunities it presents for treasury professionals.
• Advice for aspiring treasury professionals and the importance of gaining practical experience.

You can connect with James Marshall on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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On this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast we’re bringing you something a little bit different. In this episode I interview our very own Katie Hardie about the current state of the European Treasury recruitment market.

Katie runs the European practice here at The Treasury Recruitment Company and has over 19 years’ experience both in specialist agency recruitment and heading up in house recruitment teams, so she is definitely your go-to person for corporate treasury recruitment in Europe.

Whether you want to hire a treasury professional or you’re seeking advice about your next treasury career move, Katie is the one to speak to!

On the podcast we discussed…

- The current state of the European Treasury Recruitment Market post pandemic

- How the rise in the cost of living has impacted candidates’ openness to new opportunities

- The rise in competition for junior level roles in particular and the impact on experience v’s salary in today’s market

-  What's happening with remote/hybrid working across the European markets and impact of this on salary levels.

- Where do we see the treasury job market heading in 2023 and any advice we would give to people who are thinking about making a treasury career move

- The impact of the rise in salary and effect of this on other benefits that companies are now offering to stay ahead of the curve and attract people in

- What candidates need to do now to plan ahead for 2023 and set them apart from their competition

- The Global Treasury Salary Survey

You can connect with Katie Hardie on LinkedIn.

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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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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?

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!

If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download

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On The Treasury Career Corner, we hear so much excellent advice from insightful leaders from the world of treasury and today’s episode is no different. 

Frank Muusse, Head of Treasury at C&A, joins episode 240 to discuss his career to date. 

Frank explains his early steps into the world of treasury via business analysis, how to evolve your own role in the industry and the importance of finding the right people for your team. 

Plus, he provides top advice on why treasurers should remain open-minded and keen to learn throughout their careers. 

Frank began his career as an Applications Manager at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam from 2000 to 2002. He then spent a year and a half as a Business Analyst with Deloitte before embarking on his treasury career. 

He moved to Wolters Kluwer, initially as Assistant Treasurer, Middle Office, in 2004 before moving to the front office from 2006 to 2009. 

Next, Frank took up a role as Treasury Advisor for KPN before joining Philips where he filled a number of positions between 2010 to 2016, later working as Head of Corporate Finance for Philips Lighting until 2019. 

Frank then joined CarNext.com as Head of Treasury in 2019 but switched to a role with the same title at C&A in January 2021, where he remains today. 

Frank has a degree in Business Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• Frank’s early steps into treasury 
• How to deal with a treasury role that’s not for you 
• Finding the right people for your treasury team 
• The impact of COVID on the industry 
• The benefits of open-mindedness in treasury 
• Why you should connect with other treasury organizations 

You can connect with Frank Muusse on LinkedIn. 

For more on Wolters Kluwer, tune into our previous episode with George Dessing, Executive Vice President, Treasury & Risk, released in October 2020.

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!  

If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

Treasury management systems often don’t function well if you don’t have the basics in place.

That’s the opinion of this week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner.

Bart Hendriks, Head of Global Treasury Operations and Inhouse Bank Management at CEVA Logistics, explains why companies that grow very fast and, in turn, grow their treasury teams very fast often lack some basic strategies or policies to reach their potential.

Plus, in this episode, Bart discusses his career to date, how he got started in treasury and his passion for lecturing.

Bart Hendriks is responsible for global treasury operations and in-house bank management within the CEVA Group.

He started his career in corporate banking and leverage finance with the likes of KBC Banking and GE Capital either side of a job in treasury recruitment with Michael Page International.

In 2009, he moved to corporate treasury where he worked for several global companies with increasing management responsibilities. In addition to this, he is a lecturer at the Vrije University in Amsterdam, teaching Treasury Management & Organization.

Bart holds a Masters in Economics from Maastricht University and an MBA for Solvay Business School.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Bart’s roots in corporate banking
• Entering the industry with no finance background
• The right way to set up a treasury management system
• Why the image of treasury needs updating
• Why Bart ventured into lecturing
• What Bart looks for when recruiting for his team

You can connect with Bart Hendriks on LinkedIn.

Plus, listen to episode 154 with Klaas Springer.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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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!

If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

Each treasury professional has their own story to tell of their introduction to the industry. As does our latest guest on The Treasury Career Corner, who has had a unique and fascinating career path. 

On this episode, we are joined by Christian Zeidler, VP Head of Department, Global Treasury Front Office at Robert Bosch. Christian discusses his route into treasury through other finance sectors, why he chose to work in Asia and whether his career path lets him see treasury in a different light. 

Plus, Christian provides expert advice for treasury professionals at all stages of their careers. 

Christian graduated from the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration, Controlling, Trade and Marketing. 

From 1988, he worked in a number of roles for Deutsche Bank within Corporate Banking, based in his native Germany as well as in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore. 

From 1999 to 2000, Christian became a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young Consulting before taking on roles with Siemens AG from 2000 to 2007. 

After a short spell with Nokia Siemens Networks as VP – Finance and Business Administration, Christian joined Robert Bosch in 2008. He took on his first treasury role as Head, Regional Treasury Asia-Pacific, returning to Singapore and later Shanghai.  

He has filled a number of other roles across his time there, currently working as VP Head of Department, Global Treasury Front Office, and based in Stuttgart. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• Entering treasury from other fields in finance 
• Whether Christian views treasury differently 
• The future of Robert Bosch 
• How COVID impacted Christian and Bosch 
• Differences between treasury in Asia and Europe 
• His desire to pursue his career overseas 

You can connect with Christian Zeidler 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! 

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!  

If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

Being clear about your goals and projections is essential to being a successful treasury leader. That’s why our latest guest implements roadmaps to define her plans and be clear on what she requires from her team. 

Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. 

This is her second appearance on the show and Séverine has changed roles since her last episode. Here, she talks about her new position, the impacts of COVID on the industry and the importance of technology and data within treasury. 

Plus, she explains her treasury roadmap in detail. 

Séverine joined Aliaxis as Global Head of Treasury in June 2021. Prior to this role, she worked at Honeywell EMEA Treasury for 15 years in a number of roles such as Director and Senior Director of EMEA Treasury. 

During this time, she built her expertise in a number of fields such as cash management, cash investments, EU regulations compliance and lobbying as well as transformation and digitisation.   

Before she joined Honeywell, Séverine spent 7 years at GMAC European Treasury Centre where she was involved in all aspects of liability management: capital market programs, credit lines negotiation and documentation, securitisation transactions and innovative secured credit lines set up.  

The stellar work she’s done hasn’t gone unrecognised as Séverine’s been honoured by numerous international awards in the fields of cash and liquidity management, innovation and technology or treasury strategy. She's also a recognised voice of the industry and an acknowledged speaker in the fields of treasury regulations and innovation. 

Séverine holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Finance (ICHEC), an EFFAS certification (European Federation of Financial Analysts) and is Six Sigma Green Belt. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• The role technology plays in treasury 
• Séverine’s new role since her last appearance 
• How the world of treasury has changed since COVID 
• Raising difficult questions 
• Why care and respect is crucial in treasury 
• Data within treasury 

Listen to the previous episode with Séverine here. 

You can connect with Séverine Le Blévennec on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

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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!  

If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

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. 

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

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If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

The world has not been the same since COVID first struck in 2020. Back then, many treasurers were adapting to remote work and acclimatising to the challenges of being out of the office. 

Now, many professionals have returned to the office, either completely or as part of a hybrid working pattern. 

In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we welcome back Bruce Edlund, now Group Director, Assistant Treasurer at Cloud Software Group. 

Bruce joined the show back in June 2020, whilst working at Citrix. He explained why he returned to the company, shared his thoughts on technology in treasury and provided tips for young treasurers. 

Now, Bruce returns with career updates and explains why he thinks hybrid work is here to stay.  

Bruce Edlund is Group Director, Assistant Treasurer at Cloud Software Group based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

He was previously Director of Treasury, Senior Director, Assistant Treasurer and Group Director, Assistant Treasurer at Citrix Systems, Inc. also in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He had been Senior Director of Treasury at Citrix in his first stint with the company between 2004 and 2010. 

He has over 20 years of treasury experience starting as Assistant Treasurer at DIRECTV Latin America and later becoming Director of Global Cash Management at Walmart Stores.   

His experience in companies of varied size in different industries has given Bruce a wealth of experience in treasury systems and different ways of tackling industry challenges.  

Prior to corporate treasury, Bruce worked for five years in investment banking in Latin America, primarily at Bank of America. He has an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management where he maintains ties and has been a regular guest judge for their FORAD finance competition.  

He also has BA degrees in Economics and French from California State University, Sacramento.  

Bruce speaks French and Spanish, learning the languages while studying and working in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Latin America.   

On the podcast we discussed… 

• The importance of finding the right role for you 
• Bruce’s transitions from banking to cash management to treasury 
• Why he returned to his previous company 
• Why hybrid working will continue 
• How remote/hybrid work affects staff turnover 
• The value of virtual conferences and events 

You can connect with Bruce Edlund on LinkedIn. 

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  

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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!  

If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

There’s no watertight formula for building a strong, effective treasury team. But every treasury leader has their own ideas on how to cultivate success.  

This week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner believes that investing in people, nurturing their capabilities and empowering them to pick up transferrable skills is a surefire way to build a functional team. 

Gavin Waugh, SVP, Treasurer, Risk Management and Corporate Development at The Wendy’s Company, joins this episode to discuss his route into the industry. He also highlights the importance of mentorship in treasury, how he built a strong team and reveals the questions senior treasury professionals should be asking themselves in 2022. 

Gavin Waugh serves as SVP, Treasurer, Risk Management and Corporate Development for The Wendy’s Company, operator and franchisor of the Wendy’s® restaurant brand. He is responsible for Global Treasury, Capital Markets, Corporate Development, Non-Cash Consumer Payments, Risk Management and Enterprise Data Governance.  

Waugh, a 25-year+ Treasury and Finance veteran, holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Management from the University of South Africa, an MBA from Kennesaw State University, and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).  

He began his career as Treasury Manager at Total Audio Visual Services (TAVS) from 1996 to 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia. He then went on to spend 7 years at RTM Restaurant Group as Senior Treasury Analyst and later Treasury Manager and Director of Treasury. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• Gavin’s move from South Africa to the States 
• His roots in accounting 
• The secrets to keeping a long-term role interesting 
• Why building capabilities internally is a winning formula 
• The challenges and benefits of hybrid work 
• Assessing interviewees 

You can connect with Gavin Waugh 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! 

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!  

If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

What sits at the heart of treasury? It’s not just about the qualifications, financial know-how and technical skills. Tying it all together are the relationships and collaboration between teams.  

Tanja Holden, the Group Treasurer at Ocado Group, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss the importance of relationships building in treasury.  

In this episode, Tanja takes us through how she discovered her love for treasury, what she’s learned from different roles over the years, and how treasury has changed since she first entered the space.  

Tanja and her team manage all treasury matters for Ocado, including its financing strategy. Prior to this, she held various senior treasury roles at an international manufacturing company and various finance and treasury roles at Dyson. Tanja earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Classical Studies at the University of Exeter, UK. She is also a qualified Corporate Treasurer (AMCT) with the Association of Corporate Treasurers, a Chartered Institute in the UK. 

Ocado was established in the UK in 2000 with the aim of changing the way people shop for groceries. Nearly 20 years later, Ocado is an FTSE 100, client-focused business which provides services, technology, and automation to grocery e-commerce businesses around the world. 

The group’s combined expertise and capabilities underpin the continued evolution of the Ocado Retail Limited platform, which has seen it become the biggest grocery retailer of its kind in the world. They are now taking those same unique qualities to help their partners around the world reach similar heights through the Ocado Solutions business. 

On the podcast we discussed… 

• How Tanja discovered her love for treasury 
• What she learned from taking treasury exams  
• How the pandemic and remote working affected her role  
• Why relationships are so important in treasury 
• How treasury has changed over the years  

You can connect with Tanja 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! 

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! 

In this episode, host Mike Richards is joined by Jori McCuskey, the Director of Treasury at Magnite, Inc. a global leader in digital advertising and streaming television.

Jori joined Magnite in 2021 where he has focused on helping to develop and scale how the company does treasury as it continues on its growth trajectory. 

Before joining Magnite, Jori gained the majority of his treasury experiences in tech in a variety of capacities at Symantec, Dell Technologies and Dell’s customer financing subsidiary Dell Financial Services. 

Collectively, he has helped manage complex global capital structures, M&A financing packages & capital return programs; run FX & rate hedging programs; and completed treasury management systems implementations, banking service transitions and M&A integrations. 

This episode delves into Jori's career journey, starting from his interest in technology and finance during his college years at the University of Texas. He shares his experiences working in consulting and his transition into the treasury world at Dell. Jori highlights the importance of his technical skills, such as data analysis and legal contract reading, in his roles in treasury.

The conversation then moves to Jori's time at Symantec, where he faced the challenge of returning capital to shareholders and managing the company's financing needs. He emphasizes the value of understanding the complexities of different areas within finance and the importance of collaboration between teams.

Jori also discusses his current role at Magnite, where he joined during the company's acquisition of SpotX. He explains the focus on automation and scalability in treasury operations and the need for resourceful individuals who can navigate data and systems.

What listeners can expect:

• Insights into the evolving role of treasury in the digital advertising industry
• Discussion on the challenges of managing capital structure
• Advice on the importance of continuous learning and growth in one's career.

You can connect with Jori McCuskey 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!

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!

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Check out our 2024 events page for more exciting opportunities to connect and grow in your treasury career!

Thank you to our sponsor Flywire, the global payments and software experts for their support.

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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.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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Hiring as well as dismissing team members can be a difficult process. But it’s a crucial part of building a strong team and essential to a long, successful career in treasury leadership.

Steven Krippner, Vice President and Treasurer at energy technology company Baker Hughes, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast. Steven discusses why revisiting your team regularly is vital to keeping things ticking, explores what makes good leadership and explains how being opportunistic can set you on the road to success.

Steven is the Vice President & Treasurer for Baker Hughes Company with over 25 years of experience in finance and corporate treasury management. Based in London, he has responsibility for the Baker Hughes Treasury function.

Steven previously held a managing director role in GE Capital and Corporate Treasury in the US. Prior to returning to GE at the Oil & Gas business in 2015, Steven held a director position in the CFO Change function at Credit Suisse, leading large-scale finance change programs.

He started his career with PwC delivering audit, advisory and consulting services to the CFO functions in large MNC’s across a diverse range of industries, with a focus on the Corporate Treasury function. Steven is a fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers UK (ACT) and Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ).

On the podcast we discuss…

• What makes good leadership
• Why you should be opportunistic
• Steven’s 25+ year career in treasury
• Putting family first in your career
• Working across different cultures
• How one email landed Steven his first treasury role

You can connect with Steven Krippner 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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To truly get satisfaction from your treasury career, it’s important to push the boundaries of what you can offer.

Rebecca Hirschboeck, Director of Finance – International Treasury at The Kraft Heinz Company, went from being unsure of her career goals to becoming a fully-fledged international treasury professional within 15 years.

Rebecca joins The Treasury Career Corner this week to discuss her career choices, realising her passion for finance and economics, learning treasury from scratch and tackling a new role during COVID.

She graduated with a B.A. in French and International Business from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and later received an MS in Accounting and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Rebecca has a wealth of experience in corporate treasury and financial analysis.

She began her career in finance as a Senior Financial Analyst at Performics in 2010 before becoming Senior Treasury Analyst at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., the following year.

Rebecca then continued on her treasury path with roles as Treasury Manager and Treasury Senior Manager at Whirlpool Corporation from 2014 to 2020.

During the pandemic, she decided to embark on a new challenge with The Kraft Heinz Company, taking on a role as Director of Finance – International Treasury.

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. The company is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Rebecca entered the world of treasury
• Why she decided to find a new challenge with Kraft-Heinz
• What Rebecca looks for in budding treasurers
• How she took a new challenge during COVID
• Missing out on office culture through COVID
• Why treasury experience isn’t always crucial in the industry

You can connect with Rebecca Hirschboeck on LinkedIn.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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“Turbulent times” is a phrase we’ve all heard a lot of over the past few years. And those challenges have certainly affected the treasury world as well.

To talk more about it, Ben Helsing, the Group Treasurer & Head of Debt Investor Relations at P3 Logistic Parks, joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast. Ben explains how he’s managed treasury challenges over the years, how he builds and motivates his team, and shares some advice for other treasurers in uncertain times.

Prior to his current role, Ben previously worked as the Vice President, Group Treasurer at Citycon, Group Treasurer at CPS Color Group, and many more in his 20 years of Group Treasury experience.

Headquartered in Prague, P3 Logistic Parks is a leading long-term investor, manager, and developer of European warehouse properties. It is 100% owned by GIC, the sovereign wealth fund of the Government of Singapore.

They are focused on providing their customers with a high-class occupancy experience in key locations across the continent. And because they care about the customers and communities they partner with, they develop environmentally sustainable warehouses to the highest international standards.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Ben first got into treasury
• What it was like navigating financial crises and a pandemic
• How to build and motivate your team
• How Ben handled market challenges in previous roles
• P3 Logistic Parks’ approach to remote working
• Ben’s advice for other treasurers in challenging times

You can connect with Ben 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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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.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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This is the 4th, and last, episode of this amazing feature series with Hussam and Guillaume from Corporate Treasury 101. For this special episode, I shared the microphone with Katie Hardie, Recruitment specialist for the European markets, so she could help me answer the grueling questions from these two.

In this episode, we focus our conversation on the latest trends in the Treasury Market. We discuss talent, recruitment, what consequences the pandemic has brought in our working habits, what is going on in Treasury overall and our culture at the Treasury Recruitment company.

The hybrid way of working is by far one of the biggest changes we have witnessed in the industry over the last years. It is now a prerequisite for many candidates and companies wanting to attract (and retain) talent must adapt to this new trend. 

Working remotely is largely recognised as a productivity enhancer, but meeting physically also has its advantages. Knowledge transfer, culture nurturing, coordination between junior and senior staff are all parts of work that are best achieved by face to face interaction. 

But where does the market sit in terms of talent availability and job openings? How do we at The Treasury Recruitment Company help our clients to find the best, long term fit by nurturing a culture of transparency? And what are the differences between the US, UK and European market in terms of trends and maturity? 

Curious to know more? Then go and press the play button.

This fascinating discussion is the natural end to our featured series. We talked about the early stages of a career in Treasury and how to enter into this world. We walked through what makes a great Treasury Manager, and in the previous I developed on what I have learned about Group Treasurers, interviewing more than 200 Treasury professionals. 

Links toward episodes and materials we discussed during this episode:

Luc Vlaminck

Episode 145 – Communication and Flexibility in Treasury with Luc Vlaminck

Eurofinance conference:

https://www.eurofinance.com/international-treasury-event/

Last but not least… The link to the amazing podcast of my guests!

Corporate Treasury 101 on Spotify

Corporate Treasury 101 on Apple Podcasts

You can connect with Hussam and Guillaume on Linkedin:

Hussam Ali: Connect on LinkedIn here

Guillaume Jouvencel: Connect on LinkedIn here

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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No matter your route into treasury, it’s important to learn new skills quickly and build a solid network.

Dana Laidhold, Treasurer at Nasdaq, knows what it’s like to take the plunge into treasury and learn from the ground up. She joins episode 226 of The Treasury Career Corner, where she discusses the early stages of her career, the power of building a strong treasury network, why taking risks could lead you to happiness, and much more.

Dana originally joined us in 2018 but she jumps back on to update us on her latest career move and to share some more winning advice.

Dana Laidhold is an experienced finance executive who prides herself on building world-class treasury departments for global companies. She is a seasoned professional and leader with extensive experience in corporate treasury, capital markets, investment management, forex, FP&A, risk management, and a number of other fields.

Dana began her career as a Division Controller for US Airways in 1999 before embarking on her treasury career in 2003 with The Carlyle Group, where she was a Treasurer and Associate Vice President of Internal Coinvestment Programs.

She moved on to Peloton in 2018 to take up a role as Treasurer before switching to her current role, Treasurer at Nasdaq, in March 2022.

Nasdaq’s purpose is to champion inclusive growth and prosperity. It powers stronger economies, creates more equitable opportunities, and contributes to a more sustainable world to help communities, clients, employees, and people of all backgrounds reach their full potential.

On the podcast we discussed…

• What it’s like to be thrown into treasury at the deep end
• The best first steps to take when new to treasury
• Navigating through a financial crisis
• The benefits of auditing
• Balancing treasury and community work
• Adapting to treasury in different types of companies

You can connect with Dana Laidhold 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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After two fascinating episodes about the early stages of a career in Treasury and the “Mid-Level” as a manager, here is the long-awaited episode about what it takes to make it at the Top.

In this episode, I host Hussam Ali and Guillaume Jouvencel from the fascinating Corporate Treasury 101 podcast and we talk about what we find at the top of the Corporate Treasury food chain. Assistant, Deputy, International, Group and Global Treasurer… All these roles are broken down by Hussam’s and Guillaume’s questions, and my answers come from the 200+ Interviews I’ve had over the years.

These two picked my brain apart. We covered not only what the holistic role of a Group Treasurer is, but also went deeper into the differences between the USA, the UK and Europe - looking at the place a Group Treasurer has within companies in these different regions and why those differences exist. 

Tune in to learn all about the best Group Treasurers. How you execute through your people and make them grow is key. How certain Group Treasurer are a perfect fit for certain industries but not others. How some strive in an environment going through a massive transformation, while others prefer well established Treasury Departments with sometimes more than a hundred people to manage. 

Last but not least, what’s next in your career after you make it to Group Treasurer? How do you make the job interesting and stimulating even after decades in the role? And what are the salary ranges of such positions? 

Curious to know more? Then go and press the play button.

Links toward episodes and materials we discussed during this episode:

Toby Shore

Ep. 207 – How to Transition into Treasury Seamlessly with Toby Shore

Wade Olsen

Episode 148 – Embracing Chaos and Challenges in Treasury with Wade Olsen Part 1

Last but not least… The link to the amazing podcast of my guests!

Corporate Treasury 101 on Apple Podcasts

Corporate Treasury 101 on Spotify

You can connect with Hussam and Guillaume on LinkedIn:

Hussam Ali: Connect Here

Guillaume Jouvencel: Connect Here

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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs . Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!

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When you’re building a treasury team, there’s a lot to think about, considering how vital treasury is to operations.

That’s what Steve Rosenthal, the Global Treasurer and Managing Director at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., explained in this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast. Steve originally joined us back in 2020 to discuss the intricacies of building a team.

Steve took a very unconventional route into treasury with degrees in psychology and clinical psychology. But conversations with the right people and a detailed program won him over to the treasury side of things. Since then, Steve has served in different treasury roles at Bear Stearns and Morgan Stanley. However, he’s been at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., for about 15 years.

Broadridge, a global fintech leader with $5 billion in revenue, helps clients get ahead of today’s challenges to capitalise on what’s next with communications, technology and data and analytics solutions that help transform their businesses.

They handle millions of trades a day involving trillions of dollars, deliver essential communications for over 5,000 brands and manage shareholder voting in 90 countries.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Steve went from studying psychology to working in treasury
• How to navigate through different treasury team structures
• How to build your credibility and make a real impact within your organisation
• 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
• Steve shares his top tips for aspiring treasurers and anyone looking to climb the ladder

You can connect with Steve on Linkedin.

Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?

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Treasury Manager is the natural evolution of the Treasury Assistant and Analyst positions.

But what does it really mean to be a Manager in Corporate Treasury? 

Being able to touch upon any Treasury topic - Cash Management, Financial Risk Management, System implementation, Basics of Accounting and so on is for sure a strength. But the Managers that stand out are those excelling at people skills and communication. 

You are not only a technician anymore, you are supervising a team of specialized and talented people. How you allow them to grow and thrive, whilst enabling the Group’s strategy and potentially influencing it by working as the custodian of cash: this is how to achieve success as a Treasury Manager. 

In this feature episode, I get interviewed by Hussam and Guillaume from Corporate Treasury 101. They co-host a podcast where they break down (sometimes complicated) Treasury topics and explain them in an easy to digest way. 

Today, they were interested in finding out from me what happens at the mid-levels of a Treasury Career. Naturally, we talked about the Manager’s position and what it means from a Front, Middle and Back Office perspective. We also go through the hard and soft skills required, what kind of profiles thrive in such an environment, as well as what can you expect in terms of challenges, salaries, personal growth, and much more. 

When recording this Feature Series, it was important for us to not only scratch the surface; but take the time to discuss all the aspects of this particular role in Treasury. We tackle the overall impact a Treasury Manager can have, but also the stress and pressure she or he has to face. Be reassured though, such a position can also be quite rewarding. 

Curious to know more? Hit the play button! 

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Links toward episodes and materials we discussed during this episode:

Séverine Le Blevennec: 

Episode 069 – The Importance of Technology in Treasury with Séverine Le Blévennec

ACT: https://www.treasurers.org/

Last but not least… The link to the amazing podcast of my guests!

Corporate Treasury 101 on Spotify

Corporate Treasury 101 on Apple Podcast

You can connect with Hussam and Guillaume on Linkedin:

Hussam Ali: Connect Here

Guillaume Jouvencel: Connect Here

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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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)!

This week on The Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards is joined by Dave Garo, the Group Treasurer at ORIOR Gruppe, an internationally active Swiss food and beverage group. They discuss Dave's career journey and the future of treasury.

Dave Garo is the Group Treasurer at ORIOR Gruppe, a Swiss food and beverage group known for its popular brands and products. He has extensive experience in treasury and brings a unique perspective to the podcast.

The episode begins with Dave sharing the story of his career, starting from his first job as a Junior Controller at Unilever to his current role as Group Treasurer at ORIOR Gruppe.

Dave discusses the challenges and opportunities he has encountered throughout his career, including the financial crisis, working in a decentralized business model, and his transition from consulting to corporate treasury.

The conversation also touches on the importance of people management in treasury, the role of technology and automation in treasury operations, and the future of AI in treasury.

On the episode listeners can expect:       

• Insights into the career path of a treasury professional
• To hear about the challenges and opportunities in the field
• Discussion on the evolving role of treasury in the digital age.

You can connect with Dave Garo 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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Building an effective team of treasurers from all corners of the globe is no easy feat. Somebody who knows that well is Jim McHale, Director, Corporate Treasurer at Reconext.

Jim originally joined the podcast back in September 2020, when he reflected on his career to date, explained why a risk management mindset is crucial for treasurers, and shared some invaluable advice.

This time, he’s back on the show to talk about his new role at Reconext, and to explain his thoughts on working remotely, building an international treasury team, and more.

Jim is responsible for all global treasury operations, cash & liquidity management, cash forecasting, financing and ABL & Term Loan debt management. He was previously with KPMG, Solo Cup Company, Hollister Incorporated, UOP LLC (a Honeywell company), Fenwal, Inc., and Graebel Companies, Inc. Jim has a B.S. Accounting degree from Louisiana Tech University, and an MBA in International Business from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

Reconext is a leading aftermarket services company. Headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, with a footprint covering The Americas, Europe & Asia Pacific, they deliver value to customers through innovative aftermarket device services and reverse supply chain solutions to industry leading OEMs, cable, satellite and mobile device operators, retailers, insurers, and other enterprises.

With over 40 years of experience, Reconext partners closely with its customers in meeting their sustainability targets by delivering aftermarket solutions to optimise the value of returned electronic devices, with the goal of 100% reuse of all materials.

Their comprehensive suite of solutions spans all phases of the digital product lifecycle. With thousands of trained professionals and hundreds of technical experts and engineers, they are dedicated to delivering customer satisfaction daily.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Jim’s journey from accounting to treasury
• Why a diverse culture drew him to his roles
• The importance of a risk management mindset
• Managing a group of global treasury professionals
• Jim’s top tips for treasurers
• Adapting to a remote role post-COVID

You can connect with Jim McHale 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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For the past few years, people entering into the world of Treasury has mostly been by accident. 

Hussam and Guillaume - hosts of the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast - came and asked me questions about how to enter this amazing world. Not only do we discuss the different opportunities that Treasury can offer in the early stages of a career, and how to successfully enter into Treasury, but we also delve in to what are the main tasks of a Treasury Assistant and a Treasury Analyst. 

Hussam Ali is a Senior Engineering Project Manager, and Guillaume Jouvencel a Senior Consultant in Finance & Treasury. Their current career is not completely irrelevant, but the reason I invited them to the Treasury Career Corner is because earlier this year, they began recording podcast episodes on the ABC’s of Corporate Treasury. And now, they wanted to know more about what a Corporate Treasury career actually means. 

In this first episode of our Feature Series together, we discuss how we enter / hear about / touch upon Treasury when you are a young graduate, or even before, with great initiatives such as 1-year placements. 

What are the skills, hard and soft, that are required (or to be developed) if you want to enter into Treasury? Strategic thinking, risk tolerance, communication skills are just some of the requirements we talk about!

I then walk them through what the different aspects, tasks and responsibilities are at the entry levels in Corporate Treasury. We cover what being a Treasury Assistant and Treasury Analyst really means, warts and all, and what to expect in terms of salaries. 

Last but not least, what makes a Treasury Assistant and Analyst stand out? Putting your hand up is a really good starting point, but not the only one.  

When recording this Feature Series, it was important for us to not only scratch the surface, but take the time to discuss all the aspects of the early stages of a career in Treasury. This included talking about the potential redundant aspects of the job, but also discussing all the amazing things there is to see in Corporate Treasury, and how fast one can grow if given the right tools. 

Some links which were discussed in this episode:

• My Episode with Séverine Le Blevennec: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/podcasts/episode-069-the-importance-of-technology-in-treasury-with-severine-le-blevennec/

• ACT: https://www.treasurers.org/learning/qualifications

• Corporate Treasury 101 Episode 8: What is Hedging and How Does it Work 

Last but not least… The link to the amazing podcast of my guests!

Corporate Treasury 101 on Spotify

Corporate Treasury 101 on Apple Podcasts

You can connect with Hussam and Guillaume on LinkedIn:

• Hussam Ali: Connect on LinkedIn here
• Guillaume Jouvencel: Connect on LinkedIn here

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!

Many a treasurer’s path into the profession is carefully planned, but not always. Some have clear intentions of building a treasury career, while others fall into it.

Benjamin Seal, Vice President Treasury Services at Cenveo, is one of the latter. He joins episode 220 of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss his route into the profession, his background and top tips on finding a work/life balance and a satisfying career.

Benjamin Seal has over 10 years’ experience in a variety of industries such as powder metal, print, label and envelope manufacturing and his expertise lies in treasury, credit and financial analysis, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Benjamin’s career has seen him move from accountancy roles at Caesars Indiana and NetShape Technologies, Inc. before moving into healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist for Norton Healthcare.

He then teamed up with his current employers Cenveo in 2012 as a Business Analyst, before becoming Credit Manager, Director Shared Services and Director Treasury Services, after which he moved into his present position in August 2021.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Benjamin’s moves from accountancy to healthcare to treasury
• Working from home
• Finding a work/life balance
• How having broad knowledge of finance benefits treasurers
• Growing within one company
• The importance of intercompany relationships

You can connect with Benjamin Seal 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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Despite treasury being an international language, there are cultural shifts that can be difficult to navigate.

We go through our Treasury Career Corner archives again for this insightful episode with Stephen Harper, currently SVP Global Treasury, Insurance & ERM at Teva Pharmaceuticals.

Stephen appeared on the show in 2020 to discuss his move from banking to international treasury, what led him to these decisions and to outline the cultural shifts that pose challenges in a global treasury career.

Stephen Harper is a seasoned senior finance professional with over 20 years of experience across four continents.

He has a wealth of experience in corporate finance, business strategy, M&A, risk management, cash management, pooling and netting, investor relations and many more areas.

Starting with Merck in 1991 as Benelux/Nordic Treasurer, his career has seen him work with Flextronics International as Vice President & Corporate Treasurer, then in a similar role with Amcor Limited.

He later moved to The Nuance Group in Switzerland in 2013 as Head of Treasury & Investor Relations, before switching to Australia with Pact Group.

After three years of self-employment, he joined NIDEC EUROPE B.V. as General Manager Treasury Europe in March 2019 in Almere, Netherlands, before taking on his current role in Tel Aviv, Israel, with Teva Pharmaceuticals.

On the podcast we discuss…

• Stephen’s transition from banking into treasury
• Why Stephen was keen to leave the UK to grow his career
• The key differences between UK and international treasury
• How treasurers can prepare for a crisis
• The evolution of treasury and Stephen’s predictions
• Preparing to be a treasury professional post-COVID

You can connect with Stephen Harper on LinkedIn.

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The world of treasury is constantly changing, and it’s important to stay on the ball. While COVID has thrown curveballs, it’s pushed treasury pros to adapt rapidly.

In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we go through the archives to dust off this 2019 episode with John Engeman. John also returns to discuss what has changed since his last appearance and to update us on his career. Since he was last on the show, John has taken the role of Vice President, Global Treasurer at InvestCloud.

John discusses his journey into treasury, why he switched positions, and he also has a multitude of top tips on leading businesses to success through treasury.

John Engeman is a senior finance and treasury professional with experience working for global companies in fintech, fashion, telecommunications, healthcare, and insurance.

John is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Financial Manager (CFM). He is also a leader in the Toastmaster organisation where he achieved their highest award, Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).

John earned an MBA from Hofstra University and a BBA (Finance) from the University of Notre Dame. He also authored his first book, titled 12 Lessons for Success in Business and Beyond.

InvestCloud is a California-founded company that has grown from an idea in a garage to a platform with over 550 direct clients and over $6 trillion of assets in just over ten years.

They enable wealth and asset management firms and their advisors to deliver better outcomes and experiences to their investors, today and tomorrow. InvestCloud is committed to delivering powerful solutions that will set a new industry standard for how people interact with, manage, and grow their wealth.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• John’s book, 12 Lessons for Success in Business and Beyond
• How gaining experience in retail helped him move into treasury
• His career moves – from ‘contributor’ to manager, and public to private
• John’s top tips for business success
• Is cash visibility key?
• John’s career since his appearance in 2019

You can connect with John Engeman on LinkedIn.

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Much like anything worthwhile, a successful treasury career isn’t built in a day. It takes hard work, dedication, and some weathered advice from someone who’s walked the path before.

That’s why we have Lane Silverman, Treasury Consultant and Advisor for XY Treasury Consulting on today’s Treasury Career Corner. Coming from top-level treasury roles at JT Inc., Bunge Ltd., and a handful of others, it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about how to position yourself for success.

Lane's first job out of University was at a bank, where he worked on Structured Finance and Asset trading, and subsequently at the Foreign Exchange desk and Bond Trading. After several years in banking, he made the switch to a Dutch-Asian Trading conglomerate where he worked in their Treasury and Finance department. In the late 90s he swung right back into a banking role at American Express, before eventually ending up back in treasury with a role at Bunge, then JTI Inc.

Presently, Lane is focused on consulting with the possibility of some interim work in the near future.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Lane’s start in banking and eventually treasury
• Why banking is a better route into treasury than accounting
• Lane’s take on what treasury is truly about
• Why an awareness of your strengths and weaknesses is important
• How status and size affect a company’s treasury operations
• Lane’s experience moving to Huber and JTI
• Why experience is relevant when pursuing a treasury role
• What Lane sees in the future of treasury
• Lane’s advice to treasury professionals in search of new roles

You can connect with Lane on LinkedIn.

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We’ve reached back into our archives to bring you another brilliant episode from January 2020. This time around we’re looking back at our conversation with Todd Yoder, Senior Managing Director of Global Treasury, Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR).

We had a fantastic conversation with him about his work ethic, how he got started in treasury and the principles he’s used to forge his own treasury career. It’s safe to say that he’s learned some valuable lessons that still translate in today’s treasury landscape, and he shares a few key ones in this episode.

Todd Yoder joined Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) in 2011 and serves on finance and hedging committees for Fluor mega-projects and subsidiaries located in Mexico, Canada, and China. Todd serves as Innovation Catalyst for Fluor’s world headquarters, is an alum of Fluor’s Innovation Unwrapped program and has led numerous treasury and finance-related technology projects.

Todd began his career in corporate accounting and treasury followed by progressive roles in banking commercial credit, financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and more than 15 years in multi-national corporate treasury.

Fluor Corporation is an American multinational engineering and construction firm headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is a holding company that provides services through its subsidiaries in the following areas: oil and gas, industrial and infrastructure, government and power.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Todd discovered the world of treasury
• How his first job gave him a crash course in management
• The moment he fell in love with treasury
• The sink or swim culture at Zimmer
• What a recruiter said that convinced him to make the move to Fluor
• Todd’s advice to other treasury professionals
• The recipe for success in any treasury role
• Working on mega projects in excess of $15+ billion at Fluor
• Todd’s insights into how technology is shaping treasury and some invaluable career tips

You can connect with Todd 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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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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Working one job within treasury can be tough enough. But making an effort to take on extra responsibilities can help you build a fulfilling career. One person who can attest to that is Timothy Hesler, Assistant Treasurer, Global Banking, Cash Management and Treasury Operations at New York University, who joins episode 213 of The Treasury Career Corner.

In this episode, Timothy discusses his career to date, explaining where and why he has taken risks and details why he made the move into consultancy. Timothy also highlights the benefits of networking, volunteering, and how pushing yourself to work harder can be genuinely rewarding.

Timothy is also the current and former President and Chair of the Executive Committee for the Pinnacle Consortium of Higher Education, a reciprocal risk retention captive insurance company in Burlington, VT.

Previously, Timothy was a Senior Expert in the Corporate Finance Strategy practice at McKinsey and Company, focusing on corporate treasury and financial risk before affiliating as a Senior Advisor to the firm in the past eight years. At McKinsey, Timothy worked with corporate clients in the US and abroad on a variety of treasury engagements, including overall treasury organisation design and transformation, cash management and cash flow forecasting.

Prior to McKinsey, Timothy has substantial experience of over 12 years, leading finance transformation and corporate treasury advisory engagements across numerous industries for multinational clients as Director of Treasury and Risk for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Prior to his time in professional services, he also worked in the corporate treasury department for Novartis, leading a variety of functions in treasury and corporate finance and as Manager of Banking, Cash Management/Revenue Accounting for Pizza Hut under the PepsiCo umbrella.

A frequent speaker at conferences and podcasts, and an author of several articles, Timothy is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Union College and an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia University. He was recently Chair of the AFP's Body of Knowledge Committee, on the Advisory Board for TMI USA magazine and a long-time member of the Program Committee for the Treasury Institute for Higher Education. Timothy is a current Board member and the former President of the Treasury Management Association of New York (TMANY) for five years.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Timothy’s first steps into treasury
• His move into consulting
• How volunteering boosted his credentials
• Navigating a financial crisis
• Taking multiple positions to push yourself
• The benefits of being on a panel

You can connect with Timothy on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, host Mike Richards is delighted to be joined by Carol Thurnheer, the Manager of International Treasury at Haleon, a world-leading consumer health company.

Carol brings a wealth of experience and expertise in treasury, finance and project management. She joins this episode to share her journey in finance and treasury and offer valuable insights for career growth in the industry.

Carol joined Haleon plc in 2022 as a Manager and Business Partner in International Treasury responsible for banking, funding and foreign exchange for Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa.

At Haleon, Carol also leads the Group’s supply chain finance, factoring, bank guarantee and sustainable finance framework initiative.

Prior to this role, Carol was a Finance Director at Leggett & Platt for 17 years and was a Managing Director and Board Member for 15 global legal entities.

Carol holds a Master’s degree in Treasury from the Association of Corporate Treasurers in London, a Bachelors in Financial Crime Prevention and is a Qualified Accountant

On the episode we discuss:         

• Carol's career journey, from starting as an Apprentice in Switzerland to becoming a Regional Finance Director and eventually finding her passion in treasury.    
• The importance of continuous learning and stepping out of one's comfort zone to grow professionally.       
• The ACT qualifications and how they have helped Carol in her treasury career.
• Carol’s approach to building strong relationships and high-performing teams in treasury.

You can connect with Carol Thurnheer on LinkedIn.

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From Wall Street to banking treasury to finally landing on corporate treasury, it’s safe to say that this Treasury Career Corner episode’s guest has been around the block.

Ben Loper, Senior Vice President, Corporate Treasurer and Head of Financing at Hilton Grand Vacations, has leveraged his vast experience to forge his career ahead. He shares his unique origin story as well as how he successfully transitioned from the banking end of treasury to a more corporate position.

In his current role, Ben is responsible for funding, capital markets, risk management, global cash management, loan underwriting and loan servicing. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Liability Funding Manager at BBVA Compass, responsible for a $13 billion wholesale funding portfolio. This was right after he held various roles on Wall Street within the equity research department of an investment bank.

Hilton Grand Vacations is a global timeshare company engaged in developing, marketing, selling and managing timeshare resorts primarily under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. At Hilton Grand Vacations, their culture of hospitality extends to our more than 8,500 Team Members who collectively play an important role in delivering exceptional service, quality accommodations, and memorable travel experiences.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Ben discovered finance and branched into treasury
• Working on Wall Street vs working in a company
• Why Ben ventured into banking treasury
• The benefits of having experience in both the operational and business side of treasury
• Making the transition from banking to treasury
• Ben’s ethos on treasury
• What Ben sees in the future of treasury
• Ben’s take on the difficulty of training remotely
• How remote work has made certifications more important
• Ben’s advice to people getting started in treasury

You can connect with Ben 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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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.

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It takes a certain set of qualities and skills to grow in this rapidly changing treasury landscape. Rick Barrett, the Director of Treasury for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, knows this all too well.

He joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to discuss how he grew as a treasury professional as the field has evolved. Rick also shares a few things treasury professionals should be aware of moving forward in a post-pandemic world.

Rick’s current position has him overseeing worldwide treasury management, including foreign exchange risk management, global cash management and banking relationships, global credit card processing, accounts payable/receivable, and recognition process management functions. Prior to Rotary, Rick held positions in healthcare and a technology company and has experience in tax, treasury, insurance, receivables, and general accounting.

Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Rick got his start in treasury
• What it’s like working for a health provider vs Rotary
• What the Rotary organization does
• Rick’s transition from cash management to treasury
• What lies in the future of treasury
• The benefits of being more flexible when moving forward
• Rick’s advice for treasury professionals

You can connect with Rick on LinkedIn.

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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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Changing career paths will always come with an element of struggle. But this week’s Treasury Career Corner guest managed to transition into treasury seamlessly and now heads a department in a major international aluminium company.

This week, we revisit an exceptional episode with Toby Shore, Senior Director of Group Treasury, Risk and Insurance at Emirates Global Aluminium, who joined us back in episode 123. We chat about his transition from risk management into treasury, the importance of multiculturalism within his industry, and much more! At the end, we catch up on what he’s been up to since he was last on the show.

Toby’s primary role is to oversee and manage the liquidity profile, risk management strategies, and capital structure at EGA as it relates to the treasury operations of cash management, counterparty credit risk management, financial risk management, insurance, global tax, and risk and business continuity management.

Emirates Global Aluminium is the largest global producer of ‘premium aluminium’ and the largest non-oil or gas company in the United Arab Emirates. 1 in every 25 tonnes of aluminium is made in the UAE with the involvement of EGA.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Toby made the transition from risk management to treasury in the blink of an eye
• Navigating through a financial crisis whilst in Dubai
• How working in a multicultural environment is beneficial
• What life is like working for what was the largest single-site producer of aluminium in the world
• Education and upscaling in new workplaces

You can connect with Toby Shore on LinkedIn.

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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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There’s a lot to be learned from books, from mentors, and your peers, but the best teacher of all is experience. That’s why this episode from way back in January 2020 is just as relevant today as it was when we first aired it.

Yes, we’ve dug back into our archives once again to revisit a knowledge-packed episode with Karen Molloy, Vice President & Treasurer at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Karen delves into the numerous lessons she’s garnered over the span of her 30-year treasury career. She highlights a can-do attitude and the ability to embrace new opportunities as one of the many things that have helped her get ahead.

We’re interested to see what’s changed for Karen in the past couple of years, especially considering recent global developments such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual was founded as the Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, the financial security company provides consultation on wealth and asset income protection, education planning, retirement planning, investment advisory services, trust, and private client services, estate planning, and business planning. The company holds more than $125 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management company and investment services.

On the podcast, we discussed…

• Why working in a mutual company is beneficial
• The upside of taking a holistic approach to treasury
• How accommodating a broad perspective helped Karen advance her career
• How treasury has evolved over the space of 30 years
• Why treasurers should never slack on development
• The role of technology in the advancement of treasury
• Karen’s leadership style and advice for recruiting great team members

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn.

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Sometimes career progression is a linear rise through the ranks, but other times, it's sporadic growth that shoots treasury professionals to their dream roles.

Someone who’s experienced this first hand is Chris McConnachie, the CFO at National Grid. Chris joined National Grid in 2008, occupying several treasury roles in London before moving to the US in 2012 to guide the US function through their Global Treasury Systems Implementation. From 2013 to 2015, Chris was treasurer of the company’s US business and, more recently, served as NY Controller and Head of US Business Services before starting in his current role as CFO in 2021.

National Grid is one of the world’s largest utilities, focused on delivering energy safely, efficiently, reliably, and responsibly. As an international electricity and gas company, they are one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world and play a vital role in delivering gas and electricity to many millions of people across Great Britain and North-Western US.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Chris’ introduction to finance and treasury
• Chris gives some insight into his time at Northern Rock before its insolvency
• How Chris transitioned to the international treasury scene
• Why having a long-term view is beneficial
• How US treasury differs from UK and European treasury
• How Chris transitioned from a treasury role to a controllership role
• The right frame of mind for career progression
• Why considering multiple routes to a successful career is beneficial

You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn.

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To use emerging technology, or not to use emerging technology? It’s a debate as old as time. Though things have definitely changed since we last spoke with Felix Meyer, Corporate Treasury Business IT Manager at ABB Capital B.V., this debate is still highly relevant.

As Felix highlights in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner, treasurers are not known for their risk-taking streak. That’s what often holds them back from embracing emerging technology. However, now more than ever, the role of technology in treasury cannot be downplayed.

Felix explains why technology is such an integral part of treasury and why it’s important to stay open to new ideas, technology, and advancements.

ABB is a global treasury technology leader and a driver behind the digital transformation of many industries. With over 130 years under its belt, ABB operates globally in more than 100 countries, with about 147,000 employees.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Felix got his start in technology
• Felix’s fascination with automation
• Why technology is necessary for treasury operations
• The effect of new systems on the treasury unit
• What keeps Felix enthusiastic about treasury technology
• The future impact of technology on treasury
• Felix’s advice for aspiring treasurers

You can connect with Felix on LinkedIn.

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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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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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If the past couple of years have proven anything, it’s that change is inevitable, especially in a field as dynamic as treasury.

So, how do you build a career that will last through both good and tough times? Larry Tolep, VP of the North American Regional Treasury Center, and VP and Treasurer for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. joins this episode to give us the lowdown.

He joined Volkswagen Group of America in 2005 as the Assistant Treasurer for the company and many of its subsidiaries. A year later, he became the Treasurer. Prior to working at Volkswagen, Larry had multiple treasury and financial management roles at both Kmart Corporation and Xerox Corporation.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the company has approximately 8,000 employees in the United States and sells its vehicles through a 1,000-strong dealer network.

On the podcast we discussed…

• How Larry discovered finance and transitioned to treasury
• What influenced Larry’s choice to move from retail to automobiles
• Why CTP is one of Larry’s passions
• The importance of knowing the right people
• How to help others achieve their career goals
• Why team leaders should embrace an honest approach
• Why you should approach interviews as a two-way street
• How Larry handled challenges that popped up in the course of his career
• The importance of being an approachable team leader
• What Larry sees in the future of treasury

You can connect with Larry on LinkedIn.

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.