Revolutionizing Treasury: The Power of Technology and Innovation with Hans Ljøen

In this week’s episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Hans Ljøen, the Head of Treasury and Investor Relations at Lerøy Seafood Group, a world-leading seafood corporation.

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Featuring

Hans Ljøen

Head of Treasury and Investor Relations at Lerøy Seafood Group

Mike Richards

CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company

About this episode

Hans has a diverse background in finance, capital markets and financial risk management. Before joining global seafood company Leroy Seafood Group as Head of Treasury & Investor Relations, Hans was involved in digital banking start-up Monobank ASA as Chief Risk Officer and later as CFO and CEO. Hans has a strong interest in technology applied to treasury as well as predictive analytics in business.

In this episode Hans Ljøen discusses his career journey, from studying finance to working in banking and consulting before transitioning into treasury. He shares his experiences working in a startup bank and the valuable lessons he learned. He also talks about his current role at Lerøy Seafood, highlighting the importance of managing currency risk and implementing systems to improve processes.

Listeners can expect to:

  • Gain insights into the career path of a treasury professional and the challenges and opportunities in the field.
  • Learn about the importance of understanding risk management and developing a broad skill set.
  • Learn about the role of technology in treasury and the future of the industry.

You can connect with Hans Ljøen on LinkedIn.

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