Treasury Career Corner LIVE, London, Thu 5th June 2025

Featuring

Declan Doorly

Head of Group Treasury at DCC plc

Declan is an experienced professional with a depth of expertise in operational and financial leadership roles.

He joined DCC plc in 2016 and led the establishment of the Group’s Commodity Risk Management function. In 2018 he was appointed Finance Director of the Group’s Retail & Oil Energy Division and in December 2022, he assumed the role of Head of Group Treasury. Prior to joining DCC, Declan held a number of senior operational and finance roles, including in Topaz Energy (now Circle K).

His diverse background includes extensive financial services experience, having worked in a leading Irish stockbroking and corporate finance firm, the Irish Stock Exchange, banking and in the financial services practice of KPMG.

Declan is a Fellow Chartered Accountant.

Declan Doorly, Head of Group Treasury at DCC plc

Mags Bourke

Global Treasurer at Duracell

As the Global Treasurer for Duracell, a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. company, Mags bring over 30 years of Treasury experience across US and UK listed and private equity companies. Her career spans various sectors, including retail, logistics, utilities, engineering, oil and gas, and currently, FMCG.

Mags transitioned from a Quantity Surveyor in Construction to a Treasury Assistant, and progressively advanced to roles such as Analyst, Senior Analyst, Treasury Manager, International Treasury Manager, Assistant Treasurer, and now, Global Treasurer for Duracell.

Passing the ACT exams significantly shaped my treasury expertise.

Throughout her career, she has embraced technology and change, participating in projects such as off-balance sheet financing, acquisitions, risk management, FX hedging, and cash management, particularly in challenging regions like Africa and LATAM.

Mags is passionate about developing talent. She has successfully motivated colleagues to transition from Accounting to full-time Treasury roles and has effectively hired and retained new talent at Duracell during the Covid-19 pandemic, facilitating a smooth transition to fully remote working

Philip Learoyd

Group Treasurer at OCI NV

With over 30 years of experience in corporate treasury and financial risk management, Philip Learoyd is a highly respected treasury leader.

Since 2017, he has served as Group Treasurer at OCI NV, where he oversees global treasury operations, funding strategies, and risk management to support the company’s financial stability and growth.

Prior to OCI NV, Philip spent 10 years at SABMiller plc as Head of Funding & Risk Management, leading complex financing initiatives and mitigating financial risks across global markets.

He also held senior treasury roles at O2, Dell, Deloitte, United Technologies, and Panasonic, building expertise in corporate finance, liquidity management, and treasury consulting.

Philip holds a BA in Law and Accounting from the University of Kent and is based in London.

His extensive experience across industries makes him a key figure in the global treasury landscape.

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 next Treasury Career Corner Live event in London on Thursday, 5th June 2025 at the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer City Offices featuring:

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. Afterwards, enjoy complimentary drinks and network with peers in the City offices of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer beautiful offices in the heart of the City of London.

Attention: Strictly Limited to Corporate Treasury Practitioners

Date

05/06/2025

Location

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Exchange House, Primrose St, London EC2A 2EG

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, 5th June 2025, City of London. 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 in Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer beautiful offices in the heart of the City of London.

Timing: Registration – 6pm, followed by our chat from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Afterwards, complimentary drinks and network with peers in Herbert Smith Freehills City offices.

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!