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

  • #133

    29 December 2020

    The Value of Learning on the Job with Steve Beckley

    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.

    Steve Beckley

  • #132

    22 December 2020

    How to Build a Career in a Dynamic Workplace with Christian Schmahl

    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

    Christian Schmahl

  • #131

    15 December 2020

    The Importance of People and Systems in Treasury with Janko Hahn

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #130

    8 December 2020

    Flexibility and problem solving as a Treasury Consultant with Shawn McCarthy

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #129

    1 December 2020

    Variety in Treasury Careers with Richard Luke

    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

    Mike Richards

  • #128

    24 November 2020

    What influences impact a treasury career with Martijn van Steenpaal

    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.

    Martijn van Steenpaal

  • #127

    17 November 2020

    Saying “Yes” in Your Treasury Career with Stephen Hogan

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #126

    10 November 2020

    Leading a Dynamic & Diverse Global Treasury Team with Tomer Amitai

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #125

    3 November 2020

    Why Relationships are Key to Treasury Success with Ashish Advani

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #124

    27 October 2020

    How to Evolve Your Treasury Team with George Dessing

    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

    Mike Richards

  • #123

    20 October 2020

    How Treasurers Navigate International Crises with Toby Shore

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #122

    12 October 2020

    How to Progress in Treasury with Kim Masucci

    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

    Mike Richards