Mastering the Art of Corporate Finance: A Treasury Perspective with Nils Ostendorf
In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Nils Ostendorf, the Director of Global Treasury at IFCO Management GmbH, to discuss his career in treasury and the challenges of financing a pooling company.
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About this episode
Nils is the Director of Global Treasury at IFCO Management GmbH, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods. He manages global financing, risk management, and cash management for the company. Nils has extensive experience in corporate finance and has worked in both banking and corporate treasury roles.
The episode delves into Nils’ career journey, from his first job at a bank to his current role at IFCO Management GmbH. Nils discusses his passion for corporate finance and his transition from banking to corporate treasury. He also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of financing a pooling company and managing cash flow in a complex industry.
What to Expect:
- Nils shares his early interest in corporate finance and how he ended up in treasury.
- He discusses his experience working in banking and the different roles he held within the corporate banking team.
- Nils explains the evolution of treasury departments in companies and the increasing complexity of financing and cash management.
- He talks about his transition from banking to corporate treasury at OTTO Group and the challenges he faced in setting up the treasury function.
- Nils shares his experience at IFCO Management, including the financing and cash management challenges of a pooling company and the recent amended extent facility transaction.
You can connect with Nils Ostendorf on LinkedIn.
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