Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 365+ treasury professionals on his weekly podcast, The Treasury Career Corner, where 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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  • #380

    27 May 2025

    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.

    Pat Culkin

  • #379

    20 May 2025

    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.

    Frank Melaccio

  • #378

    13 May 2025

    From building a treasury team from scratch with just a laptop to managing billions in assets and navigating four major corporate deals. This week on the podcast treasury leader Mike Tackley reveals what it really takes to scale treasury functions that drive business growth, earn stakeholder trust, and withstand economic turbulence.

    Mike Tackley

  • #377

    6 May 2025

    From debt collection to Group Treasurer, Emma Hayward, Group Treasurer of Dowlais Group plc, shares how she built a treasury team from scratch at Dowlais Group plc after a major demerger. In this episode, we dive into her journey through Merck and Tesco, tackling FX risk, leading through uncertainty, and turning treasury into a strategic powerhouse.

    Emma Hayward

  • #376

    29 April 2025

    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.

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    Joseph Neu

  • #375

    22 April 2025

    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.

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    Evan Bertrand

  • #374

    15 April 2025

    What happens when a seasoned finance professional is tasked with creating a treasury function from scratch? In this episode, Richard Abigail, Group Treasurer and Head of Corporate Finance at Knight Frank shares how he shaped treasury roles across multiple industries, tackled global financial challenges, and ultimately transformed the treasury landscape at Knight Frank.

    Richard Abigail

  • #373

    8 April 2025

    Discover how treasury drives business growth in this conversation with Declan Ware, Group Treasurer at EMR. From FX risk to funding strategy, hear how strong relationships and resilience shaped his journey from graduate trainee to global treasury leader.

    Declan Ware

  • #372

    1 April 2025

    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.

    Summa Simmons

    Sandra Ramos Alves

    Frank Melaccio

  • #371

    25 March 2025

    How do you manage treasury for a global brand while driving innovation and simplifying processes? Mags Bourke, Global Treasurer at Duracell, joins me to share her journey from construction to treasury leadership, revealing how she’s transforming treasury operations with automation, managing global cash and risk, and adapting to an ever-changing financial landscape.

    Mags Bourke

  • #370

    18 March 2025

    How do you take full control of your treasury career? Emily Howell, Corporate Treasurer at Copart Inc., shares how she turned a chance transition into a thriving career. From breaking silos to leveraging automation, Emily reveals key leadership lessons, the power of mentorship, and how treasurers can drive real value.

    Emily Howell

  • #369

    11 March 2025

    This episode brings something unique - a conversation with twin brothers Arturo Aguayo and Fidel Aguayo, who share their career journeys in treasury and their experiences navigating the world of higher education finance. But that’s not all - this special re-release includes an exclusive extra segment recorded at AFP 2024 in Nashville, where I finally caught up with Arturo and Fidel in person!

    Arturo Aguayo

    Fidel Aguayo