In this episode, Pat Culkin, incoming CEO of the Association for Finance Professionals (AFP), shares how AFP grew from a treasury-only body into a global finance powerhouse. We discuss Pat’s unexpected career path to CEO, how treasury is becoming more strategic, the new baseline for upskilling and tech adoption and why branding and networking matter more than ever. Tune in to hear how AFP is equipping finance professionals for what’s next.

What happens when you stop thinking like an employee and start thinking like an owner? In this episode, Frank Melaccio, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, shares the best career advice he ever received and how it shaped his rise from regional banking to executive leadership. From risk strategy and AI to certifications and team building, Frank unpacks the mindset shifts that can transform a treasury career.

In this episode, Joseph Neu, Founder and CEO of NeuGroup, explores how treasury is evolving from a cash-focused function into a strategic business driver. With insights from 30+ years of leading peer groups for top finance leaders, Joseph shares how collaboration, AI, and cross-functional learning are reshaping the future of treasury. A must-listen for treasurers looking to level up and lead with impact.

In this episode, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Evan Bertrand from performing orchestral music to leading treasury and investor relations at major corporations during times of crisis, growth, and transformation. This is an inspiring story of reinvention, resilience, and the real-world impact of finance at the highest level.

What does it take to rise to the top in treasury leadership? In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE at our recent event in New York, host Mike Richards brings together three distinguished treasury leaders for a powerful conversation on navigating and succeeding in the world of corporate finance.