What Makes a Great Treasurer? Stories from Smurfit Westrock, QatarEnergy & Tate & Lyle
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Join us for this week’s special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE at our Dublin event as three amazing Treasurers share their career advice and insights into the profession.
The guests for this episode are:
- Erin Cole – Group Treasurer at Tate & Lyle
- Paul Hussey – Group Treasurer at QatarEnergy
- Emer Murnane – Group Treasurer at Smurtfit Westrock
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About this episode
The episode features a panel discussion with three Treasurers who talk about their treasury careers, progression, and the future of treasury. They discuss the importance of mentorship, work ethic, and exposure to different treasury roles.
They also touch on the value of education and qualifications in treasury, the role of technology and AI in treasury, and the importance of communication and networking in building a successful treasury career.
For more information on the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event please visit this link
Key Takeaways:
- Insights into the treasury careers of the panellists and their journeys to success.
- Discussion on the importance of mentorship, work ethic, and exposure to different treasury roles.
- Insights into the value of education and qualifications in treasury.
- Discussion on the role of technology and AI in treasury and its impact on treasury careers.
- Tips on communication, networking, and building a successful treasury career.
If you’d like to get in touch with Erin, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile
If you’d like to get in touch with Paul, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile
If you’d like to get in touch with Emer, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile
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Earn CTP & FPAC Credits by Listening to the Podcast
Whether you’re at the gym, on your commute, or walking the dog – you can now make your podcast time count toward your professional development.
We’re thrilled to share that Treasury Career Corner podcast episodes now qualify for CTP and FPAC recertification credits through the AFP’s Independent Study category.
How It Works:
- Each episode comes with a short multiple-choice quiz
- Score 80% or higher and you’ll receive your credit confirmation
- You track and submit your credits to AFP directly – nice and simple
The longer the episode, the more credits you can earn:
- 30-minute episode = 0.6 credits
- 45-minute episode = 0.9 credits
- 60-minute episode = 1.2 credits
No filler. No fluff. Just real conversations with top treasury leaders on strategy, leadership, risk, tech, and team building - everything AFP expects at an intermediate to advanced level.
Quick Facts:
Quizzes are 8–10 multiple choice questions
You need to get at least 80% to pass
We’ll send confirmation - you log the credit with AFP
You can include this as part of your recertification record