Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 410+ treasury professionals about their treasury careers on his weekly podcast, The Treasury Career Corner.

Each week he talks to them about how they built their careers, where they are now and where they see both themselves and the treasury profession going to next.

In each episode, Mike talks to his guests about their career paths, key challenges, and leadership insights.

The conversations provide practical takeaways on:

Career Growth & Leadership – The pivotal decisions, challenges, and strategies that shaped their careers

Strategic Decision-Making – How they lead teams, manage risk, and drive success

The Future of Treasury – Their perspectives on industry trends and the skills needed to stay ahead

Listen to the podcast for real-world treasury career insights, leadership lessons, and strategies to help you navigate your own career path.

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Mike Richards

  • #417

    3 February 2026

    Fix the Now, Plan for Next: Scaling a Treasury Function at Toast

    What does it really take to build a treasury function from scratch in a fast-growing tech company? In this episode, Michael Scott, Senior Director of Treasury at Toast, shares the mindset he calls “Fix the now, plan for next” and how it shaped his approach to scaling treasury through rapid growth, uncertainty, and disruption.

    Michael Scott

  • #416

    27 January 2026

    What It Takes to Run Treasury for One of the World’s Most Acquisitive Manufacturers

    From pivoting out of tax to leading treasury at a global manufacturing business, Bert Jameson, Vice President and Corporate Treasurer shares the career moves, mindset, and fundamentals behind scaling treasury at Ingersoll Rand. A practical look at treasury leadership, M&A support, and what it really takes to operate at global scale.

    Bert Jameson

  • #415

    20 January 2026

    Lessons From a 25-Year Treasury Career: How Transparency Turns Relationships Into Partnerships

    What really makes a treasury career stand the test of time? After 25 years across retail, insurance, and healthcare, Daniel Perez shares why transparency, trust, and strong relationships matter more than any system or spreadsheet. In this episode Daniel reflects on leadership, banking partnerships, and how treasury professionals can move from execution to real strategic impact.

    Daniel Perez

  • #414

    13 January 2026

    How Haleon Built a World-Class Treasury Function from Scratch During a Major Spin-Off

    Building a treasury function from scratch is challenging at the best of times. Doing it during a major corporate spin-off, against a backdrop of global uncertainty, raises the stakes even higher. In this episode, Tom Gilliam, Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasury at Haleon.

    Tom Gilliam

  • #413

    6 January 2026

    Scaling Treasury From Startup to Multinational: Insights From Zalando to Lufthansa

    In this update episode, Edwin Koopmans, VP Corporate Treasury at Lufthansa Group, shares lessons from scaling treasury at Zalando and leading complex global operations at Lufthansa. He talks candidly about managing FX and fuel price risk, leading highly specialised teams, and how AI is changing what treasury headcount really means.

    Edwin Koopmans

  • #412

    30 December 2025

    How to Lead Global Treasury Teams Across Cultures and Borders at Computershare

    Leading global treasury teams is as much about people and culture as it is about numbers. In this episode, Mike Larsen, Global Head of Client Treasury at Computershare, shares practical lessons from building and leading treasury teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.

    Mike Larsen

  • #411

    23 December 2025

    How Two Treasury Leaders Partnered with Their Businesses and Earned Treasury a Seat at the Table

    Recorded live in Amsterdam, treasury leaders from SABIC and Bunge share how they moved from banking into corporate treasury and earned a seat at the table by partnering with the business. A practical conversation on influence, leadership, and elevating treasury’s strategic impact.

    Engin Dorttepe

    Ayca Arisoy-Kilic

  • #410

    16 December 2025

    How Three Treasury Leaders Navigated Career Pivots and Global Moves

    Three senior treasury leaders from Compass Group PLC, Arup, and Smith+Nephew share how they navigated career pivots, international moves, and the realities of building treasury teams from the ground up. Packed with practical insights and honest stories, this episode offers guidance for anyone shaping their treasury career.

    Brendan Boucher

    Catherine Porter

    Adam Richford

  • #409

    9 December 2025

    Automating FX Hedging And Applying AI In Treasury At Breitling

    Breitling’s Global Head of Treasury, Olivier Smekens, shares how the business is automating FX hedging, adopting AI, and modernising treasury to support rapid global growth. A practical look at digital transformation inside a high profile luxury brand.

    Olivier Smekens

  • #408

    2 December 2025

    Everything Treasury Professionals Need to Know to Succeed in 2026

    In this special episode, Mike Richards breaks down everything treasury professionals need to stay competitive. From fixing the most common CV mistakes to boosting your LinkedIn visibility, understanding the real impact of AI, and navigating a tougher job market, Mike shares practical, real-world advice drawn from thousands of industry conversations. If you want to make smarter career moves and stay ahead of the curve, this is your essential guide for the year ahead.

    Mike Richards

  • #407

    25 November 2025

    Lessons From Building an In-House Bank & Winning an Adam Smith Award

    Peter Schadelbauer shares how he built an in house bank from scratch, transformed treasury at NielsenIQ, and won an Adam Smith Award along the way. A focused conversation packed with practical lessons for anyone modernising treasury operations or leading change.

    Peter Schadelbauer

  • #406

    18 November 2025

    How to Build and Strengthen Your Treasury Brand’s Visibility for Lasting Impact Outside the Room

    What makes people remember you after you leave the room? In this AFP 2025 live episode, treasury leaders Meredith Vance, Sandra Ramos Alves, and Summa Simmons join Mike Richards to share how they built authentic personal brands, increased visibility, and created career-shaping opportunities. A practical guide for treasury professionals at every level.

    Meredith Vance

    Sandra Ramos-Alves

    Summa Simmons