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The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 365+ treasury professionals on his weekly podcast, The Treasury Career Corner, where he talks to them about how they built their careers, where they are now, and where they see both themselves and the treasury profession going to next.

In each episode, Mike talks to his guests about their career paths, key challenges, and leadership insights. The conversations provide practical takeaways on:

– Career Growth & Leadership – The pivotal decisions, challenges, and strategies that shaped their careers

– Strategic Decision-Making – How they lead teams, manage risk, and drive success

– The Future of Treasury – Their perspectives on industry trends and the skills needed to stay ahead

Listen to the podcast for real-world treasury career insights, leadership lessons, and strategies to help you navigate your own career path.

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6 May 2025

From a Blank Sheet: How to Set Up a Treasury Function from Scratch and Lead with Confidence
From debt collection to Group Treasurer, Emma Hayward, Group Treasurer of Dowlais Group plc, shares how she built a treasury team from scratch at Dowlais Group plc after a major demerger. In this episode, we dive into her journey through Merck and Tesco, tackling FX risk, leading through uncertainty, and turning treasury into a strategic powerhouse.

Emma Hayward
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29 April 2025

From Cash to Collaboration: How Treasurers Can Transform Through Peer Learning and Partnership
In this episode, Joseph Neu, Founder and CEO of NeuGroup, explores how treasury is evolving from a cash-focused function into a strategic business driver. With insights from 30+ years of leading peer groups for top finance leaders, Joseph shares how collaboration, AI, and cross-functional learning are reshaping the future of treasury. A must-listen for treasurers looking to level up and lead with impact.

Joseph Neu
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22 April 2025

What Managing $20B in Crisis Liquidity Taught Me – and What Every Treasury Professional Should Know
In this episode, we uncover the extraordinary journey of Evan Bertrand from performing orchestral music to leading treasury and investor relations at major corporations during times of crisis, growth, and transformation. This is an inspiring story of reinvention, resilience, and the real-world impact of finance at the highest level.

Evan Bertrand
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15 April 2025

The Treasury Playbook: Centralize Cash, Scale Globally, and Build a Function That Delivers
What happens when a seasoned finance professional is tasked with creating a treasury function from scratch? In this episode, Richard Abigail, Group Treasurer and Head of Corporate Finance at Knight Frank shares how he shaped treasury roles across multiple industries, tackled global financial challenges, and ultimately transformed the treasury landscape at Knight Frank.

Richard Abigail
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8 April 2025

How Treasury Drives Business Growth Through Relationships, Risk Strategy, and Resilience
Discover how treasury drives business growth in this conversation with Declan Ware, Group Treasurer at EMR. From FX risk to funding strategy, hear how strong relationships and resilience shaped his journey from graduate trainee to global treasury leader.

Declan Ware
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1 April 2025

Visibility, Voice and Leadership: Treasury Career Lessons from Victoria’s Secret, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Horizon BCBS
What does it take to rise to the top in treasury leadership? In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast recorded LIVE at our recent event in New York, host Mike Richards brings together three distinguished treasury leaders for a powerful conversation on navigating and succeeding in the world of corporate finance.

Summa Simmons

Sandra Ramos Alves

Frank Melaccio
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25 March 2025

Zero-Touch Treasury at Duracell: Simplifying Global Finance, Managing Cash and Navigating Change
How do you manage treasury for a global brand while driving innovation and simplifying processes? Mags Bourke, Global Treasurer at Duracell, joins me to share her journey from construction to treasury leadership, revealing how she’s transforming treasury operations with automation, managing global cash and risk, and adapting to an ever-changing financial landscape.

Mags Bourke
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18 March 2025

Be the CEO of Your Own Treasury Career: Lessons in Leadership and Growth
How do you take full control of your treasury career? Emily Howell, Corporate Treasurer at Copart Inc., shares how she turned a chance transition into a thriving career. From breaking silos to leveraging automation, Emily reveals key leadership lessons, the power of mentorship, and how treasurers can drive real value.

Emily Howell
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11 March 2025

From Public Finance to Higher Ed: How the Aguayo Brothers Manage Treasury Risks and Challenges
This episode brings something unique - a conversation with twin brothers Arturo Aguayo and Fidel Aguayo, who share their career journeys in treasury and their experiences navigating the world of higher education finance. But that’s not all - this special re-release includes an exclusive extra segment recorded at AFP 2024 in Nashville, where I finally caught up with Arturo and Fidel in person!

Arturo Aguayo

Fidel Aguayo
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4 March 2025

How Treasurers Can Avoid Costly Mistakes and Master Risk, Hedging and Liquidity Strategies
In this special live episode of Treasury Career Corner, we sit down with Jackie Bowie, Managing Partner and Head of EMEA at Chatham Financial, to explore how treasurers can navigate risk, avoid costly mistakes, and leverage hedging strategies for financial success.

Jackie Bowie
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18 February 2025

Why Lifelong Learning is the Key to Treasury Career Success
Treasury isn’t just about cash management anymore - it’s about leadership, strategy, and shaping the financial future of organizations. In this revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast I reconnect with Jim Kaitz, President and CEO of the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP). We dive deep into how the role of treasury professionals is evolving, why upskilling is more critical than ever, and how technology is reshaping the finance function.

Jim Kaitz
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13 February 2025

How Taking Calculated Risks and Strategic Moves Created a World-Class Treasury Career
On this episode Meredith Vance, SVP & Global Treasurer at NTT Data Americas, shares how taking risks, networking, and continuous learning shaped her treasury career. From a newspaper ad to leading global treasury teams, she discusses governance, AI, and driving business value.

Meredith Vance