Navigating Treasury in the Energy Sector with Martin Hoad

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Featuring

Martin Hoad

Corporate Treasury Professional

Mike Richards

CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company

About this episode

Join us in this captivating episode as we talk to Martin Hoad, Group Treasurer at Centrica, a leading energy services and solutions provider.

We chat to Martin about his journey in finance and treasury and the challenges he has faced throughout his career. With his expertise in treasury operations and financial risk management, Martin provides valuable insights into the world of treasury and the energy industry.

In this episode, Martin shares his journey from his early interest in finance to his start in the treasury field. He discusses his experience working in insurance and the transition to corporate treasury.

Martin talks about his roles at Harsco and Deloitte, highlighting the challenges and rewards of working in consultancy and interim positions. He then dives into his current role at Centrica and the changes and developments he has witnessed in the energy industry.

We also get to hear Martin thoughts on key topics such as technology, interest rates, and the evolving landscape of treasury, including the impact of cryptocurrencies and ESG considerations.

On the podcast we discussed…

  • Martins career journey to date as a seasoned treasury professional
  • The challenges and opportunities he has faced in different industries within treasury
  • The benefits of working in consultancy and interim positions
  • The importance of continuous learning and staying curious in treasury
  • The impact of technology, interest rates, and emerging trends on treasury
  • The role of treasury within the energy industry and in managing financial risks
  • The impact of cryptocurrencies and ESG considerations

You can connect with Martin Hoad on LinkedIn.

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