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In this captivating episode we revisit episode 171 with Oliver Gygax now the Treasurer at Asendia, a global leader in international e-commerce and mail.
As Oliver re-joins us, we look at what he has been up to since he was last on the show and take a look back at his fascinating treasury career journey and the challenges he has faced along the way.
Oliver’s professional path has encompassed various sectors, commencing in traditional banking, transitioning to online banking, and ultimately venturing into treasury. Along the way, he has accumulated valuable wisdom and highlights the importance of career development and accumulating diverse experiences.
With a distinguished track record, Oliver has held esteemed positions in prominent treasury roles, including Treasury Director at Utopia Music, Head of Group Treasury at EMS Group, Vice President of Corporate Treasury at Daniel Swarovski Corporation and Head of Treasury at Aduno Group.
On the podcast we discussed…
- Insights into Oliver’s career journey from banking to corporate treasury
- Challenges faced in building a treasury department from scratch versus joining an established one
- The role of treasury in the ecommerce industry and the unique challenges it presents
- The importance of staying flexible and curious in the ever-changing world of treasury
- Advice for treasury professionals at different stages of their careers
- Oliver brings us up to date on his current role with Asendia
You can connect with Oliver on LinkedIn.
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