Treasury Career Corner Live in New York 6th March 2024

Luke is currently the Vice President, Assistant Treasurer at GXO Logistics, Inc., the largest pure play contract logistics provider.

Luke and his team manage cash management, global liquidity and cash forecasting for the company. They are also responsible for capital structure planning and financial risk management, inclusive of foreign exchange hedging and interest rate risk management. He manages relationships with banking partners, credit rating agencies, debt investors, leasing partners, and a wide range of internal constituents.

Prior to GXO, Luke was the Senior Director of Capital Markets and Corporate finance at International Game Technology.

Luke’s experience in corporate treasury followed a 13-year career as an Investment Banker at Barclays in New York, where he advised corporate treasury teams across the Media, Technology, Information Services, FinTech, Aerospace and Defense industries.

Burak Yildirim is currently leading the North America treasury organization as Vice President and Treasurer at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. He is responsible for the overall leadership and management of treasury activities for LVMH Inc. and the North America Maisons. Burak oversees all treasury activities, manages relationships with all North America banking partners, and supports regional acquisition, merger, and divestment activities.

For over 15 years, Burak has held various roles in Treasury departments. He was a part of treasury teams and held leadership positions at Campbell Soup Company, Henkel, and Turkish Airlines across different regions.

At Campbell Soup Company, as Treasury Director, Burak was responsible for debt capital markets and treasury digitalization activities. Previously at Henkel, Burak held various treasury leadership roles, including Head of Treasury Turkey; Regional Treasurer India, Middle East and Africa; and Regional Treasurer in North America.

Burak received his BA in Political Science from Cal Poly Pomona, and a MBA from Cal State Fullerton.

Brian Harrison is the Vice President Treasury at NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. He is a versatile Finance Executive and Treasury Leader with extensive global operations experience and deep knowledge of international markets and navigating the complexities of global liquidity, foreign exchange, tax, legal and business considerations.

A “hands on leader” who thrives building and developing teams, engaging with people and building new relationships. An adaptable communicator and collaborative leader, with a proven ability to energize and influence across all levels of an organization.

Recognized as a Treasury thought leader, spearheading adoption of innovative products, technologies and solutions.

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.