“If Cash is King, Data is Queen” The Future of Treasury with Kirsty Craig

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Kirsty Craig, the Regional Treasurer EMEA & APAC for General Mills. Discover Kirsty’s journey in the treasury field and her insights into the future of treasury.

Kirsty Craig is the Regional Treasurer, EMEA and APAC for General Mills, a global manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer goods. With expertise in cash and liquidity management, in-house banking, foreign exchange hedging, and supply chain finance, Kirsty shares her valuable insights and experiences in the treasury profession.

In this episode, Kirsty discusses how she stumbled upon treasury as a career and the valuable experiences she gained along the way. She shares her journey from working in foreign exchange hedging at Eaton to her current role at General Mills.

Kirsty talks about the challenges she faced during the divestiture of General Mills’ European yogurt business and the importance of being adaptable in the treasury profession. She emphasizes the significance of building strong partnerships within treasury and the value of networking in the field.

Kirsty also discusses the future of treasury and the role of technology, including machine learning and data governance.

What to Expect:

• Kirsty shares her journey from starting in treasury by chance to becoming a seasoned treasury professional.
• Insights into the treasury operations at General Mills and the challenges of managing diverse regions.
• The importance of networking and building connections in the treasury community.
• Kirsty’s perspective on the future of treasury and the role of technology, including AI and machine learning.
• Tips for young professionals looking to make their mark in the treasury field.

You can connect with Kirsty Craig on LinkedIn.

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