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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  • #192

    15 February 2022

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

  • #185

    23 December 2021

    Discover key insights into the treasury job market, including the impact of the pandemic on salaries, shifting attitudes towards hybrid work, the importance of data for benchmarking, and preparing for successful recruitment processes in 2022, as discussed by industry experts from The Treasury Recruitment Company in their latest episode featuring the Global

    Mike Richards

  • #184

    21 December 2021

    Tom Balish, Global Treasurer at Boston Consulting Group, shares his diverse career journey from military service to treasury roles, offering insights and strategies for newcomers looking to carve out a successful career in treasury, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities for growth and staying motivated by personal goals and ambitions.

    Mike Richards

  • #183

    14 December 2021

    Claudio Demolli, SVP and Treasurer at IGT Plc, shares insights on managing the evolving challenges in treasury, from transitioning from banking to treasury, nurturing talent, understanding business priorities, to the vital role of mobility within treasury teams.

    Mike Richards

  • #182

    7 December 2021

    Treasury leader Philip Sasse shares insights on unleashing the power of diverse teams, transitioning from financial services, the importance of inclusion, managing high-performing teams, differences in big versus small team dynamics, and the significance of courage and curiosity in personal and professional growth within the treasury field.

    Mike Richards

  • #181

    30 November 2021

    To excel in a treasury career, stand out by embodying qualities like adaptability, strong communication skills, and a willingness to embrace change, as exemplified by Andreas Weindel, VP Head of Treasury at Esprit, who shares his unconventional career journey and insights on value creation, communication, and

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