Treasury Career Corner LIVE, Chicago IL, Thu 8th Oct 2026

Featuring

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Sherri Nicole Speaks

VP, Treasury at JBT Marel Corporation

Sherri currently serves as Vice President, Treasury at JBT Marel Corporation (JBTM). JBTM is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food and beverage industry with corporate offices in Chicago. In her role, she oversees the company’s capital structure, bank relations, cash and debt management, foreign exchange and insurance risk management programs, credit management, and trade finance activities. Additionally, Sherri works with the Corporate Development team on acquisition funding, due diligence, and integration.

Prior to joining JBTM in 2014, Sherri worked at Illinois Tool Works in Glenview, IL in a number of Treasury roles.

Prior to ITW, Sherri worked for several years in the sub-prime mortgage industry.

Sherri holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Illinois, a Master’s in Accounting and an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management.

Sherri has been actively involved with the Association of Financial Professional (AFP) for over 15 years, working on the Certified Treasury Professional exam committee and the Conference Planning Task Force. In 2024, Sherri was elected to the Board of Directors for AFP.

Sherri is a lifelong Chicago resident.

Jim Portalatin

Global Treasurer, Tolmar

Jim Portalatin has been in corporate treasury for over 25 years now. He is currently the Global Treasurer at Tolmar a specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to innovating treatments in the areas of urology, oncology, and endocrinology.

Prior to joining Tolmar he was the Vice President Global Treasury and Foreign Exchange at Methode Electronics, a $1.2 billion global developer of custom engineered applications located in Chicago, IL where he oversaw all company treasury activities.

Prior to joining Methode, Jim held numerous treasury roles within highly regarded multinational firms including Hill-Rom, Corning Incorporated and Hospira.

Jim holds an MBA in Finance and Information Systems from Fordham University, a BS in Financial Management from Clemson University and is a Certified Treasury Professional.

Ritu Narula

Vice President Treasury & Tax, Option Care Health

Ritu Narula is a senior finance leader with extensive experience across global treasury, capital structure, M&A, and financial operations. She is currently Vice President Treasury & Tax, Option Care Health.

Previously, Ritu was the SVP Finance & Treasurer at Hilco Global, where she led financing strategy, credit facility optimisation, global cash management, and oversees FP&A and shared services.

She also spent nearly two decades at Stericycle Inc., most recently as VP Treasury playing a key role in the company’s sale to Waste Management, leading treasury aspects of the transaction and integration. She also partnered with executive leadership to deliver over $1.3B in debt reduction and strengthen the company’s capital structure.

Her experience includes managing multi-billion-dollar financing programmes, supporting 200+ acquisitions, and leading global treasury transformations. She has driven improvements in cash flow, cost efficiency, and governance across complex international operations.

Ritu holds a Master’s in Finance from the Delhi School of Economics and a Bachelor’s in Commerce from Delhi University.

Mike Richards

CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company

Mike Richards is the CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company.
Established in 2002, The Treasury Recruitment Company are the only truly Global Treasury Recruitment firm in the world.

Mike regularly speaks at Treasury Recruitment conferences such as the EuroFinance International Treasurers Conference, the Windy City Summit in Chicago and the AFP USA Treasurers Conferences.

In addition Mike also hosts the very popular weekly podcast Treasury Career Corner where he interviews treasury professionals about their careers.

We are delighted to announce our Treasury Career Corner Live event in Chicago, Illinois on Thursday, 8th Oct 2026

Guest Speakers:

Venue: JBT Marel Offices, 36^th Floor Conference Center, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606 (Conveniently located on the west loop in the central business district)

In this LIVE version of our podcast www.TreasuryCareerCorner.com – I host a fireside relaxed chat-style session where I interview THREE amazing Treasury professionals about their treasury careers.

We’ll explore how they achieved their career success, the challenges they faced, how they overcame them, their insights on the future of the treasury profession and they will be offering guidance on how to develop your own Treasury career.

Registration starts at 6pm, followed by the fireside chat from 6:30pm to 7:30pm at the 333 West Wacker Drive building. Afterwards, enjoy complimentary drinks and networking with peers at a nearby bar.

Attention: Strictly Limited to Corporate Treasury Practitioners

REGISTRATION WINDOW CLOSED

Date

08/10/2026

Location

JBT Marel Offices, 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606

If you'd like to meet Mike at this event send an email and we'll organise a time!

About this event

Mark Your Calendars: Thursday 8th Oct 2026. It’s not just any evening; it’s your ticket to the Treasury Career Corner Live event!

Fireside Chat: I host a relaxed discussion where I interview THREE amazing Treasury professionals about their treasury careers. We’ll explore how they achieved their career success, the challenges they faced, how they overcame them, their insights on the future of the treasury profession and they will be offering guidance on how to develop your own Treasury career.

Networking Drinks: Post-chat, mingle with your peers over complimentary drinks at a nearby bar (TBC).

Timing: Registration – 6pm, followed by our chat from 6:30 to 7:30pm at 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606. Afterwards, complimentary drinks and networking with peers at a nearby bar (TBC).

Exclusive Invitation for Corporate Treasury Practitioners – Secure Your Place Now!

ATTENTION: This event is Strictly Limited to Corporate Treasury Practitioners, Important Note for Banking, Sales & Consulting Professionals. With only limited space available and to maintain the focus of the discussion upon Corporate Treasury – attendance is limited to those in corporate treasury roles only. We greatly respect the jobs you do but to keep our discussions as relevant as possible, this session is limited to corporate treasury practitioners. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to future collaborations that align with your expertise.

We look forward to seeing you there!