Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories
The Treasury Career Corner Podcast
Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 430+ treasury professionals about their treasury careers on his weekly podcast, The Treasury Career Corner.
Each week 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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Mike Richards
#134
5 January 2021
Former Group Treasurer Eva Åkesson shares her unique expertise in Treasury and data security from both corporate and banking perspectives, discussing strengthening data security, the importance of IT systems, mitigating risks, and addressing "presidential fraud" in this insightful episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast.

#133
29 December 2020
Former Assistant Treasurer Steve Beckley shares valuable insights on navigating Treasury challenges, emphasizing the importance of personal growth through challenging roles, dispelling the myth of industry experience as a prerequisite for Treasury success, and offering top tips for a successful Treasury career.


#132
22 December 2020
Christian Schmahl, Director of Treasury at Delivery Hero SE, shares insights on his career progression, the importance of working abroad, the structure of treasury at Delivery Hero SE, collaborating with distributed teams, key qualities in hiring managers, the significance of flexibility in dynamic work environments, and the potential of automation


#131
15 December 2020
Head of Treasury Operations at Autoneum Management AG, Janko Hahn, shares insights on the importance of Treasury Management Systems, team dynamics, and process improvements for a multinational organization in the automotive industry, emphasizing the value of technology and continuous education in shaping the future of Treasury.

#130
8 December 2020
Former Treasury Head Shawn McCarthy discusses her career as a Treasury Consultant, emphasizing her preference for interim roles, experience in establishing new treasury functions, and insights on identifying treasury superstars, showcasing her 25+ years of expertise working with diverse international businesses and current views on treasury management systems and talent evaluation.

#129
1 December 2020
Richard Luke, Treasurer at Spirit Energy, shares his extensive treasury career shaped by mergers, demergers, and a variety of roles in different industries, emphasizing adaptability and the importance of the ACT exams, with insights on evolving treasury roles, risk management strategies, and advancing one's career, offering

#128
24 November 2020
Martijn van Steenpaal shares his treasury career journey, highlighting pivotal moves, differences between U.S. and European approaches, and the influence of historical events on financial regulations, offering insights and advice for aspiring treasurers within the industry.


#127
17 November 2020
Stephen Hogan, VP Regional Treasury Asia Pacific at Deutsche Post DHL Group, shares insights on how his positive attitude and willingness to embrace challenges have propelled his 16-year career across the globe, highlighting the importance of digitalization for the future of treasury operations.

#126
10 November 2020
Diversifying skills and managing a team across three disciplines are crucial skills shared by Tomer Amitai, the SVP at Teva Pharmaceuticals, as discussed on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, highlighting the importance of education, career transitions, leadership, and the impact of automated technology in the treasury field.

#125
3 November 2020
Ashish Advani, Corporate Treasurer at Ampere, shares insights on navigating Treasury challenges, embracing personal development, and leveraging relationships for success in the dynamic world of global finance on the Treasury Career Corner podcast.

#124
27 October 2020
George Dessing, Executive VP of Treasury and Risk at Wolters Kluwer, discusses the evolving nature of treasury, the company's unique working philosophy, the importance of personal development for treasurers, and key insights for aspiring treasury professionals, emphasizing the significance of human connection within the team dynamic and

#123
20 October 2020
Toby Shore, Senior Director at Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC, shares insights on leveraging unique experiences, upskilling, robotics impact, and key focus areas in the treasury industry, offering valuable career advice for aspiring treasurers.

#122
12 October 2020
Kim Masucci, Treasury Director at Otis Elevator Co., shares insights from her 20-year treasury career, including operational roles in FX, intercompany lending, domestic cash management, and board presentations, offering valuable tips for treasurers to adapt to recent changes and discussing Otis Elevator's

#121
6 October 2020
Former EMEA Treasury Director at CBRE, Catherine Porter, shares insights on her career journey, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities, essential skills for success in treasury, overcoming challenges of returning to work after maternity leave, and the significance of education and hard work.

#120
29 September 2020
Arijit Shome, Group Treasury Director at Aujan Group Holding Limited, shares insights on building a successful career in treasury, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, leveraging technology, nurturing resilient teams, and continuous growth in the ever-evolving landscape of corporate finance.

#119
22 September 2020
Mark Fortkamp, Treasurer at Performance Health, shares his journey from banking to corporate treasury, discussing his experiences in managing Treasury operations, transitioning between financial services and corporate treasury, starting a new treasury department, the evolving landscape of treasury over the last two decades, and valuable advice for junior Treasurers

#118
15 September 2020
Delve into the current state of the Treasury Recruitment Market post-COVID, exploring challenges, salary impacts, recovery projections, and crucial areas for job seekers to focus on to navigate the market successfully.

#117
8 September 2020
Doug Knebel, Director of Treasury Operations at AVX, shares insights on the importance of consistency, building relationships with bankers, and immersing oneself within the company as a treasurer, emphasizing the value of mentorship, hard work, and learning from mistakes across diverse industries.

#116
1 September 2020
Jim McHale, VP of Graebel Companies, shares insights on transitioning from accounting to treasury, importance of risk management, building a global treasury organization, managing diverse cultures, and advice for treasurers, highlighting the value of experience and a risk management mindset in treasury careers.

#115
25 August 2020
Martin Watts, Director of Treasury at social housing provider London and Quadrant (L&Q), showcases the unique and impactful treasury operations of a business reinvesting all profits into the community, diverging from traditional multinational corporation models, offering insight into the evolving landscape of treasury within social housing provision.

#114
18 August 2020
Explore the international career and treasury insights shared by Brendan Boucher, Group Treasurer of Compass Group Plc, including his journey from startups to FTSE100 companies, strategies for navigating Covid-19 challenges, and the significance of introducing new technology to a decentralized business structure.

#113
11 August 2020
Mike shares his insights on the current treasury career market, including the impact of Covid-19, remote team management, and trends in treasury recruitment, providing valuable information for those interested in the industry.

#112
4 August 2020
Former Executive Director and Assistant Treasurer of FX & Investments at Bristol-Myers Squibb/Celgene Corporation, Michael Bradley, shares insights on building a successful treasury career, discussing topics such as transitioning responsibilities post-acquisition, the impact of automation on treasury, and the evolving role of treasury teams,

#111
28 July 2020
Learn from former Interim Group Treasurer John Fulton about his 20 years of global finance experience, insights on navigating the treasury field, the impact of COVID-19, the recruitment process, the influence of technology, and career advice for aspiring treasurers.

#110
21 July 2020
Gary Slawther, Interim Group Treasurer at Eddie Stobart Logistics Limited, highlights the significance of understanding the business detail, building financing strategies, prioritizing communication, and seeking constant learning in a successful treasury career.

#109
14 July 2020
Anthony Buchanan, Treasurer at Asahi Breweries Europe Ltd, shares insights on building successful treasury teams, emphasizing the importance of relationship building, diverse skills, and adaptability in navigating challenges like COVID-19, while highlighting the evolution and value of the treasury role in a rapidly changing landscape.

#108
7 July 2020
Group Treasurer Patrick Clarke from Excellence Logging in London shares insights on his 20-year treasury career, the role of treasury in various industries, setting up new treasury functions, and the importance of gaining broad experience, offering valuable tips for those pursuing a career in treasury in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast

#107
30 June 2020
Julie Fabris, Treasurer at Britax Childcare Group Limited, shares insights on transitioning from accountancy to treasury, the relevance of qualifications in establishing a treasury career, and key focus areas for corporate treasurers in the upcoming months.


#106
23 June 2020
Petra Rosenauer, Head of Corporate Treasury EMEA at Flextronics International, discusses the evolution of treasury roles in a global setting, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, listening to diverse perspectives, and adapting to innovations within the field.

#105
16 June 2020
Jeffrey Zomback, an experienced Treasury and Capital Markets executive, shares insights on implementing treasury work stations, navigating financial crises, the value of mentors in treasury, and the impact of COVID-19 on real estate treasury, emphasizing the importance of integrity and outlining future trends in the treasury field.

#134
5 January 2021
Former Group Treasurer Eva Åkesson shares her unique expertise in Treasury and data security from both corporate and banking perspectives, discussing strengthening data security, the importance of IT systems, mitigating risks, and addressing "presidential fraud" in this insightful episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast.

#133
29 December 2020
Former Assistant Treasurer Steve Beckley shares valuable insights on navigating Treasury challenges, emphasizing the importance of personal growth through challenging roles, dispelling the myth of industry experience as a prerequisite for Treasury success, and offering top tips for a successful Treasury career.


#132
22 December 2020
Christian Schmahl, Director of Treasury at Delivery Hero SE, shares insights on his career progression, the importance of working abroad, the structure of treasury at Delivery Hero SE, collaborating with distributed teams, key qualities in hiring managers, the significance of flexibility in dynamic work environments, and the potential of automation


#131
15 December 2020
Head of Treasury Operations at Autoneum Management AG, Janko Hahn, shares insights on the importance of Treasury Management Systems, team dynamics, and process improvements for a multinational organization in the automotive industry, emphasizing the value of technology and continuous education in shaping the future of Treasury.

#130
8 December 2020
Former Treasury Head Shawn McCarthy discusses her career as a Treasury Consultant, emphasizing her preference for interim roles, experience in establishing new treasury functions, and insights on identifying treasury superstars, showcasing her 25+ years of expertise working with diverse international businesses and current views on treasury management systems and talent evaluation.

#129
1 December 2020
Richard Luke, Treasurer at Spirit Energy, shares his extensive treasury career shaped by mergers, demergers, and a variety of roles in different industries, emphasizing adaptability and the importance of the ACT exams, with insights on evolving treasury roles, risk management strategies, and advancing one's career, offering

#128
24 November 2020
Martijn van Steenpaal shares his treasury career journey, highlighting pivotal moves, differences between U.S. and European approaches, and the influence of historical events on financial regulations, offering insights and advice for aspiring treasurers within the industry.


#127
17 November 2020
Stephen Hogan, VP Regional Treasury Asia Pacific at Deutsche Post DHL Group, shares insights on how his positive attitude and willingness to embrace challenges have propelled his 16-year career across the globe, highlighting the importance of digitalization for the future of treasury operations.

#126
10 November 2020
Diversifying skills and managing a team across three disciplines are crucial skills shared by Tomer Amitai, the SVP at Teva Pharmaceuticals, as discussed on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, highlighting the importance of education, career transitions, leadership, and the impact of automated technology in the treasury field.

#125
3 November 2020
Ashish Advani, Corporate Treasurer at Ampere, shares insights on navigating Treasury challenges, embracing personal development, and leveraging relationships for success in the dynamic world of global finance on the Treasury Career Corner podcast.

#124
27 October 2020
George Dessing, Executive VP of Treasury and Risk at Wolters Kluwer, discusses the evolving nature of treasury, the company's unique working philosophy, the importance of personal development for treasurers, and key insights for aspiring treasury professionals, emphasizing the significance of human connection within the team dynamic and

#123
20 October 2020
Toby Shore, Senior Director at Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC, shares insights on leveraging unique experiences, upskilling, robotics impact, and key focus areas in the treasury industry, offering valuable career advice for aspiring treasurers.

#122
12 October 2020
Kim Masucci, Treasury Director at Otis Elevator Co., shares insights from her 20-year treasury career, including operational roles in FX, intercompany lending, domestic cash management, and board presentations, offering valuable tips for treasurers to adapt to recent changes and discussing Otis Elevator's

#121
6 October 2020
Former EMEA Treasury Director at CBRE, Catherine Porter, shares insights on her career journey, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities, essential skills for success in treasury, overcoming challenges of returning to work after maternity leave, and the significance of education and hard work.

#120
29 September 2020
Arijit Shome, Group Treasury Director at Aujan Group Holding Limited, shares insights on building a successful career in treasury, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, leveraging technology, nurturing resilient teams, and continuous growth in the ever-evolving landscape of corporate finance.

#119
22 September 2020
Mark Fortkamp, Treasurer at Performance Health, shares his journey from banking to corporate treasury, discussing his experiences in managing Treasury operations, transitioning between financial services and corporate treasury, starting a new treasury department, the evolving landscape of treasury over the last two decades, and valuable advice for junior Treasurers

#118
15 September 2020
Delve into the current state of the Treasury Recruitment Market post-COVID, exploring challenges, salary impacts, recovery projections, and crucial areas for job seekers to focus on to navigate the market successfully.

#117
8 September 2020
Doug Knebel, Director of Treasury Operations at AVX, shares insights on the importance of consistency, building relationships with bankers, and immersing oneself within the company as a treasurer, emphasizing the value of mentorship, hard work, and learning from mistakes across diverse industries.

#116
1 September 2020
Jim McHale, VP of Graebel Companies, shares insights on transitioning from accounting to treasury, importance of risk management, building a global treasury organization, managing diverse cultures, and advice for treasurers, highlighting the value of experience and a risk management mindset in treasury careers.

#115
25 August 2020
Martin Watts, Director of Treasury at social housing provider London and Quadrant (L&Q), showcases the unique and impactful treasury operations of a business reinvesting all profits into the community, diverging from traditional multinational corporation models, offering insight into the evolving landscape of treasury within social housing provision.

#114
18 August 2020
Explore the international career and treasury insights shared by Brendan Boucher, Group Treasurer of Compass Group Plc, including his journey from startups to FTSE100 companies, strategies for navigating Covid-19 challenges, and the significance of introducing new technology to a decentralized business structure.

#113
11 August 2020
Mike shares his insights on the current treasury career market, including the impact of Covid-19, remote team management, and trends in treasury recruitment, providing valuable information for those interested in the industry.

#112
4 August 2020
Former Executive Director and Assistant Treasurer of FX & Investments at Bristol-Myers Squibb/Celgene Corporation, Michael Bradley, shares insights on building a successful treasury career, discussing topics such as transitioning responsibilities post-acquisition, the impact of automation on treasury, and the evolving role of treasury teams,

#111
28 July 2020
Learn from former Interim Group Treasurer John Fulton about his 20 years of global finance experience, insights on navigating the treasury field, the impact of COVID-19, the recruitment process, the influence of technology, and career advice for aspiring treasurers.

#110
21 July 2020
Gary Slawther, Interim Group Treasurer at Eddie Stobart Logistics Limited, highlights the significance of understanding the business detail, building financing strategies, prioritizing communication, and seeking constant learning in a successful treasury career.

#109
14 July 2020
Anthony Buchanan, Treasurer at Asahi Breweries Europe Ltd, shares insights on building successful treasury teams, emphasizing the importance of relationship building, diverse skills, and adaptability in navigating challenges like COVID-19, while highlighting the evolution and value of the treasury role in a rapidly changing landscape.

#108
7 July 2020
Group Treasurer Patrick Clarke from Excellence Logging in London shares insights on his 20-year treasury career, the role of treasury in various industries, setting up new treasury functions, and the importance of gaining broad experience, offering valuable tips for those pursuing a career in treasury in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast

#107
30 June 2020
Julie Fabris, Treasurer at Britax Childcare Group Limited, shares insights on transitioning from accountancy to treasury, the relevance of qualifications in establishing a treasury career, and key focus areas for corporate treasurers in the upcoming months.


#106
23 June 2020
Petra Rosenauer, Head of Corporate Treasury EMEA at Flextronics International, discusses the evolution of treasury roles in a global setting, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, listening to diverse perspectives, and adapting to innovations within the field.

#105
16 June 2020
Jeffrey Zomback, an experienced Treasury and Capital Markets executive, shares insights on implementing treasury work stations, navigating financial crises, the value of mentors in treasury, and the impact of COVID-19 on real estate treasury, emphasizing the importance of integrity and outlining future trends in the treasury field.
