Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 390+ 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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  • #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

  • #405

    11 November 2025

    From Partnerships to Productivity: How Hitachi Digital Proves Soft Skills Still Win in Treasury’s AI Era

    Soft skills still win - even in treasury’s AI era. In this episode, Cathy Fields, VP Treasurer of Hitachi Digital, reveals how her unconventional path led to global leadership. From embracing risk to building empowered remote teams, Cathy shares practical insights on forecasting, mentorship, and why relationships matter more than ever in modern finance.

    Cathy Fields

  • #404

    4 November 2025

    How Three Treasury Leaders Are Driving Strategy, Transformation and Impact at Zimmer Biomet, Capri Holdings and Element Solutions

    Three treasurers. Three distinct journeys. One powerful conversation. In this LIVE episode from New York, treasury leaders Pradipto Bagchi (Zimmer Biomet), Tai Carr-Fraser (Capri Holdings Limited), and Denis Bräuer (Element Solutions Inc.) share how they’ve built influence, led transformation, and elevated treasury’s role across global organizations.

    Pradipto Bagchi

    Tai Carr-Fraser

    Denis Bräuer

  • #403

    28 October 2025

    How Treasury Professionals Earn a Seat at the Table Without Bragging

    What does it really take to earn influence in treasury - without shouting about it? In this special Treasury Career Corner LIVE episode from Chicago, Mary Wienclaw (Director of Investor Relations at Baxter International Inc.) and Robert Anderson (Treasury Director, Global Capital Planning at GE HealthCare) join Mike Richards to share how they’ve built credibility, resilience, and leadership presence over nearly three decades in the industry.

    Mary Wienclaw

    Robert Anderson

  • #402

    21 October 2025

    Next Generation Treasury Talent & Succession Planning Strategies

    What does next-generation treasury talent really look like? In this special live episode from EuroFinance in Budapest, host Mike Richards sits down with Winny Li, Group Treasurer at PPD and Ellen Cornelissen, Treasury Director, Europe & Asia at Filtration Group. Together, they explore how today’s treasurers are rethinking talent, technology, and teamwork - from building diverse, multi-generational teams to integrating AI responsibly and embedding succession planning from day one.

    Winny Li

    Ellen Cornelissen

  • #401

    14 October 2025

    Networking & Personal Branding: The Key to Unlocking Your Treasury Career Success

    In treasury, it’s not just what you know - it’s who knows you. In this live session from the New York Cash Exchange, Mike Richards and Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston explore how networking and personal branding can transform your career. From overcoming imposter syndrome to building a standout LinkedIn presence, they share practical, no-fluff advice to help you get noticed for the right reasons and unlock new opportunities.

    Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston

  • #400

    7 October 2025

    Write Your Own Career Playbook: Lessons from Amazon Treasurer Tony Masone

    Celebrating 400 episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! In this milestone episode, Amazon’s VP Treasurer Tony Masone shares his journey from Audit to leading Treasury & Risk Management at one of the world’s most innovative companies. It’s a masterclass in career progression, resilience, and writing your own playbook for success in treasury.

    Tony Masone

  • #399

    30 September 2025

    Treasury Careers, Teams, and Excellence: Lessons From the Top

    What does it take to lead global treasury teams, win awards, and navigate change across time zones? Live from Dublin, Kiera Agnew, Julia Donegan, and Keith Lynch share their career journeys, leadership lessons, and the strategies behind building treasury excellence at some of the world’s biggest brands.

    Kiera Agnew

    Julia Donegan

    Keith Lynch

  • #398

    23 September 2025

    From Credit Control to Treasury Leadership: Building Skills the Non-Traditional Way

    What does it take to move from credit control into leading treasury for high-growth, acquisitive businesses? In this episode, I sit down with Tom Fuller, Financial Controller & Head of Treasury at Form3. Tom shares how he built a treasury career the non-traditional way, moving from credit control into treasury and scaling functions under pressure.

    Tom Fuller

  • #397

    16 September 2025

    Treasury Uncovered: 396 Stories So Far, Career-Changing Insights, and the Case for Bragging

    What happens when the recruiter becomes the guest? In this special crossover, Mike Richards takes the hot seat on Seth Marlowe’s Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast. With nearly 400 episodes and 200,000 downloads behind him, Mike reflects on the stories that shaped his career, the myths he’s keen to bust, and the advice he gives to treasury professionals at every stage.

    Seth Marlowe