Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 380+ 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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  • #205

    17 May 2022

    Karen Molloy, Vice President & Treasurer at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, shares valuable insights gained over her 30-year treasury career, emphasizing the importance of a can-do attitude, embracing new opportunities, and continuous development in the ever-evolving landscape of treasury management.

    Mike Richards

  • #204

    10 May 2022

    Chris McConnachie's career journey from treasury roles in London to CFO at National Grid highlights the importance of seizing sporadic growth opportunities, embracing various career paths for success, and maintaining a long-term perspective in achieving career aspirations within the treasury and finance industry.

    Mike Richards

  • #203

    3 May 2022

    Embracing emerging technology in treasury is crucial as it plays an integral role in operations and drives digital transformation, despite treasurers' traditional aversion to risks, as highlighted by Felix Meyer from ABB Capital B.V. in this insightful podcast episode.

    Mike Richards

  • #202

    26 April 2022

    Nurture and actively develop your career at any stage by understanding your industry, constantly learning new skills, and focusing on personal growth, as exemplified by Lee-Ann Perkins, Assistant Treasurer at Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., emphasizing work-life balance and the importance of proactive career management.

    Mike Richards

  • #201

    19 April 2022

    Larry Tolep, VP of the North American Regional Treasury Center at Volkswagen, shares valuable insights on building a lasting career in treasury, emphasizing the importance of networking, mentorship, honesty, and adaptability amid industry changes.

    Mike Richards

  • #200

    12 April 2022

    Revisiting the very first episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast featuring Sarah-Jane Hall, SVP Treasury at GSK, delves into the evolution of her role, emphasizes the importance of determination, teamwork, and the future challenges in global treasury, offering valuable insights and advice for aspiring treas

    Mike Richards

  • #199

    5 April 2022

    Kim Masucci, a Fortune 500 Treasury Executive, shares insights on her 20-year treasury career focused on FX, intercompany lending, and more, discussing adjusting to recent changes, key tips for treasurers, and common themes in current treasury postings.

    Mike Richards

  • #198

    29 March 2022

    From transitioning roles to understanding the "why" behind your work and the value of building relationships within treasury teams, Summa Simmons, Director of Treasury for Victoria’s Secret & Co., shares valuable insights and experiences on the importance of soft skills, cultural shifts, and employee resource groups in building a successful treasury

    Summa Simmons

  • #197

    22 March 2022

    Senior Treasury Director Paul Miseré from Medtronic shares valuable insights on building a successful career in treasury, emphasizing strategies for advancement, leadership, team management, training approaches, innovation, future treasury developments, success measurement, pandemic impacts, and personal evolution in a role, offering actionable advice for career progression

    Mike Richards

  • #196

    15 March 2022

    Gary McGuire, VP and Treasurer of Dow Inc., shares valuable insights on treasury, including his career journey, integrating pension into treasury, leveraging bank relationships, and standing out in the industry, offering practical advice to help listeners advance their own treasury careers.

    Mike Richards

  • #195

    8 March 2022

    In a rapidly evolving job market, Tor Stian Kjøllesdal of Equinor ASA emphasizes the shift towards assigning responsibilities based on competencies rather than qualifications, stressing the importance of creating trust, embracing innovation, and focusing on competency for effective leadership and team development within Treasury careers.

    Mike Richards

  • #194

    1 March 2022

    Stephanie O'Leary, a seasoned treasury leader, emphasizes the strategic aspect of treasury careers, highlighting the importance of leveraging capabilities, execution, and vision to achieve long-term success in the field.

    Mike Richards