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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Mike Richards

  • #197

    22 March 2022

    Getting Ahead in Your Treasury Career with Paul Miseré

    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

    How Gary McGuire Climbed the Treasury Career Ladder

    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

    How to Develop Competencies Within Treasury with Tor Stian Kjøllesdal

    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

    How to Become a Strategic Treasurer with Stephanie O’Leary

    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

  • #193

    22 February 2022

    Building Longevity in Treasury with Rando Bruns

    Learn valuable insights for achieving career longevity in treasury, as Rando Bruns, Group Treasurer at Merck KGaA, discusses principles like thinking long-term, focusing on core processes, emphasizing science as a force for good, and sharing advice for treasury professionals at all stages.

    Mike Richards

  • #192

    15 February 2022

    How to Learn and Grow in a Treasury Career with Andrew Hawes

    Learn, grow, and be proactive - Andrew Hawes, Group Treasurer at Innospec Inc., emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, soft skills, and adaptability in succeeding in the ever-evolving treasury industry.

    Mike Richards

  • #191

    8 February 2022

    Lessons Learned from a Successful Treasury Career with Rob Farrow

    Rob Farrow, General Manager of Corporate Treasury at SABIC, shares valuable lessons from his 40-year treasury career, emphasizing the importance of seeking help, skill development, navigating challenges, and adapting to global shifts in treasury management, providing insightful advice for treasurers looking to excel in the field

    Mike Richards

  • #190

    1 February 2022

    Why Networking Is Key to Building Your Treasury Skills with Alan Goldblatt

    Networking is crucial for a successful treasury career, as discussed by Alan Goldblatt, Vice President, Treasurer Farmer Mac, emphasizing the importance of fostering open communication, problem-solving, and continuous growth in the field.

    Mike Richards

  • #189

    25 January 2022

    Embracing Change and Diversity in Treasury with Adesola Orimalade

    Embrace the evolving field of treasury by being intentional about the future, fostering diversity in skills and personnel, and prioritizing relationships within the team, as discussed by Adesola Orimalade, Director of Treasury at Kiwi.com, on this episode of Treasury Career Corner.

    Mike Richards

  • #188

    18 January 2022

    Braving Challenging Times in Treasury with Stuart Gray

    Stuart Gray, Director of Group Treasury & Corporate Finance at NATS, shares insights on navigating global crises, maintaining relationships with banks, and emphasizing curiosity and ambition in the treasury industry amid challenges like 9/11 and COVID.

    Mike Richards

  • #187

    11 January 2022

    How to Develop Competence in Treasury with George Terziev

    Developing competency in treasury involves aligning with your organization's mission, valuing continuous learning, combining specialization with experience, assessing team members based on trust and competency, and embracing opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

    Mike Richards

  • #186

    4 January 2022

    Pointers for Growth Within Treasury with Paul Hussey

    Discover valuable insights from Paul Hussey, Corporate Treasury at SABIC, on building a successful career in treasury, emphasizing the importance of diverse experience, adaptability, and a strong foundation in fundamental treasury principles to thrive in the dynamic field of treasury management.

    Mike Richards