An inside look at treasury careers

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Tap into the career advice of over 360+ of the world’s leading Treasury professionals.

Every week, Mike talks to Treasurers about how they built their careers, where they are now and where they see both themselves and the treasury profession going to next.

Supercharge your career with exclusive insights from the innovators and leaders of the treasury sector.

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  • #119

    22 September 2020

    Mark Fortkamp, Treasurer at Performance Health, shares his journey from banking to corporate treasury, discussing his experiences in managing Treasury operations, transitioning between financial services and corporate treasury, starting a new treasury department, the evolving landscape of treasury over the last two decades, and valuable advice for junior Treasurers

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  • #118

    15 September 2020

    Delve into the current state of the Treasury Recruitment Market post-COVID, exploring challenges, salary impacts, recovery projections, and crucial areas for job seekers to focus on to navigate the market successfully.

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  • #117

    8 September 2020

    Doug Knebel, Director of Treasury Operations at AVX, shares insights on the importance of consistency, building relationships with bankers, and immersing oneself within the company as a treasurer, emphasizing the value of mentorship, hard work, and learning from mistakes across diverse industries.

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  • #116

    1 September 2020

    Jim McHale, VP of Graebel Companies, shares insights on transitioning from accounting to treasury, importance of risk management, building a global treasury organization, managing diverse cultures, and advice for treasurers, highlighting the value of experience and a risk management mindset in treasury careers.

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  • #115

    25 August 2020

    Martin Watts, Director of Treasury at social housing provider London and Quadrant (L&Q), showcases the unique and impactful treasury operations of a business reinvesting all profits into the community, diverging from traditional multinational corporation models, offering insight into the evolving landscape of treasury within social housing provision.

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  • #114

    18 August 2020

    Explore the international career and treasury insights shared by Brendan Boucher, Group Treasurer of Compass Group Plc, including his journey from startups to FTSE100 companies, strategies for navigating Covid-19 challenges, and the significance of introducing new technology to a decentralized business structure.

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  • #113

    11 August 2020

    Mike shares his insights on the current treasury career market, including the impact of Covid-19, remote team management, and trends in treasury recruitment, providing valuable information for those interested in the industry.

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  • #112

    4 August 2020

    Former Executive Director and Assistant Treasurer of FX & Investments at Bristol-Myers Squibb/Celgene Corporation, Michael Bradley, shares insights on building a successful treasury career, discussing topics such as transitioning responsibilities post-acquisition, the impact of automation on treasury, and the evolving role of treasury teams,

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  • #111

    28 July 2020

    Learn from former Interim Group Treasurer John Fulton about his 20 years of global finance experience, insights on navigating the treasury field, the impact of COVID-19, the recruitment process, the influence of technology, and career advice for aspiring treasurers.

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  • #110

    21 July 2020

    Gary Slawther, Interim Group Treasurer at Eddie Stobart Logistics Limited, highlights the significance of understanding the business detail, building financing strategies, prioritizing communication, and seeking constant learning in a successful treasury career.

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  • #109

    14 July 2020

    Anthony Buchanan, Treasurer at Asahi Breweries Europe Ltd, shares insights on building successful treasury teams, emphasizing the importance of relationship building, diverse skills, and adaptability in navigating challenges like COVID-19, while highlighting the evolution and value of the treasury role in a rapidly changing landscape.

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  • #108

    7 July 2020

    Group Treasurer Patrick Clarke from Excellence Logging in London shares insights on his 20-year treasury career, the role of treasury in various industries, setting up new treasury functions, and the importance of gaining broad experience, offering valuable tips for those pursuing a career in treasury in this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast

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