Exploring the Intersection of Treasury and Technology with Dave Garo
This week on The Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards is joined by Dave Garo, the Group Treasurer at ORIOR Gruppe, an internationally active Swiss food and beverage group. They discuss Dave’s career journey and the future of treasury.
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About this episode
Dave Garo is the Group Treasurer at ORIOR Gruppe, a Swiss food and beverage group known for its popular brands and products. He has extensive experience in treasury and brings a unique perspective to the podcast.
The episode begins with Dave sharing the story of his career, starting from his first job as a Junior Controller at Unilever to his current role as Group Treasurer at ORIOR Gruppe.
Dave discusses the challenges and opportunities he has encountered throughout his career, including the financial crisis, working in a decentralized business model, and his transition from consulting to corporate treasury.
The conversation also touches on the importance of people management in treasury, the role of technology and automation in treasury operations, and the future of AI in treasury.
On the episode listeners can expect:
- Insights into the career path of a treasury professional
- To hear about the challenges and opportunities in the field
- Discussion on the evolving role of treasury in the digital age.
You can connect with Dave Garo on LinkedIn.
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Whether you’re at the gym, on your commute, or walking the dog – you can now make your podcast time count toward your professional development.
We’re thrilled to share that Treasury Career Corner podcast episodes now qualify for CTP and FPAC recertification credits through the AFP’s Independent Study category.
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- Each episode comes with a short multiple-choice quiz
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The longer the episode, the more credits you can earn:
- 30-minute episode = 0.6 credits
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- 60-minute episode = 1.2 credits
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