Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 410+ 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

  • #284

    22 August 2023

    Networking Secrets and Career Growth in Treasury with Forrest Cebold

    Forrest Cebold, Treasurer at Freeport LNG, shares invaluable insights on networking, career development, and adapting to the challenges of remote work in the treasury field, offering key tips on building a successful Treasury career and discussing Freeport LNG's transformation into a major LNG exporter in the U.S.,

    Forrest Cebold

  • #283

    15 August 2023

    How to Advance Your Treasury Career with Oliver Gygax

    Oliver Gygax shares insights from his diverse treasury career journey, emphasizing the importance of career development, flexibility, and accumulating various experiences in navigating the challenges of building treasury departments and excelling in prominent roles within the ecommerce industry.

    Oliver Gygax

  • #282

    8 August 2023

    Empowering Newcomers to the World of Treasury with Thomas Balish

    Navigating the treasury field can be daunting yet rewarding, as Tom Balish, now at Boston Consulting Group, shares valuable insights on starting a treasury career, leveraging opportunities for growth, and the importance of goals and ambition in shaping a successful journey.

    Thomas Balish

  • #281

    1 August 2023

    Elevating Your Treasury Career with Gary McGuire

    Gary McGuire, VP and Treasurer at Dow Inc, shares insights on his career journey, lessons learned, expanding responsibilities, challenges faced in treasury roles, future predictions for the industry, the importance of banking relationships, and tips for standing out as a treasury candidate.

    Gary McGuire

  • #280

    25 July 2023

    The Power of Personal Connections in Treasury with Ara Hamamjian

    Ara Hamamjian, Executive Director at BioMarin, emphasizes the importance of adaptability, networking, and exploring diverse opportunities in treasury career progression, highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on treasury operations and underscoring the value of in-person interactions for professional growth.

    Ara Hamamjian

  • #279

    18 July 2023

    Navigating the World of Treasury with Amanda Schreiber

    Amanda Schreiber, Senior Treasury Manager at Tipalti, shares her journey from finance to treasury, emphasizing the importance of relationship-building, automation, and adaptability in treasury operations, while providing valuable career advice for junior professionals in this insightful podcast episode.

    Amanda Schreiber

  • #278

    11 July 2023

    From Football Dreams to Treasury Leader with Paulo Kubis

    Paulo Kubis, Head of Treasury at Electrolux Professional Group, shares his journey from aspiring football player to successful finance professional, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation, knowledge sharing, talent recruitment, and adapting to the evolving treasury landscape, particularly during the Electrolux Professional spinoff amidst

    Paulo Kubis

  • #277

    4 July 2023

    Navigating Different Industries and Challenges in Treasury with Stephan Albers

    Forge a successful career in treasury by seeking mentorship, asking insightful questions, adapting to different industries, prioritizing liquidity, embracing automation, and leveraging networking opportunities, as discussed by treasury expert Stephan Albers on The Treasury Career Corner podcast.

    Stephan Albers

  • #276

    22 June 2023

    Being Open to Change and New Challenges with Thomas Böttger

    Thomas Böttger, Global Head of Finance and Insurance of Covestro AG, stresses the importance of being open to change and embracing new challenges in treasury careers to propel professional growth and success.

    Thomas Böttger

  • #275

    20 June 2023

    Exploring a 30-Year Career in Treasury with Tom Milligan

    Tom Milligan, a seasoned treasury professional, shares insights on integrating treasury with other organizational areas, the importance of continuous learning and adaptability, future trends in treasury, and networking tips for aspiring professionals, emphasizing the significance of experience across multiple industries and the value of building strong connections within the treasury community.

    Tom Milligan

  • #274

    13 June 2023

    Building Your Own Momentum in Treasury with Kevin Wang

    Kevin Wang's journey from pre-med to Treasurer at Eastman Chemical emphasizes the importance of being open to career transitions, fostering cross-functional skills, and empowering others to develop their own paths in the treasury field.

    Kevin Wang

  • #273

    6 June 2023

    Managing Treasury for Insurance Companies with Dan Ferguson

    Discover how Treasury serves as a universal language across industries, as shared by Group Treasurer Dan Ferguson on The Treasury Career Corner podcast, exploring insights on career transitions, strategic functions, communication skills, challenges in insurance, networking benefits, and the importance of qualifications in treasury.

    Dan Ferguson