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

  • #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

  • #121

    6 October 2020

    The Challenges of Returning to Work After a Career Break with Catherine Porter

    Former EMEA Treasury Director at CBRE, Catherine Porter, shares insights on her career journey, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities, essential skills for success in treasury, overcoming challenges of returning to work after maternity leave, and the significance of education and hard work.

    Mike Richards

  • #120

    29 September 2020

    Tackling Key Treasury Challenges with Arijit Shome

    Arijit Shome, Group Treasury Director at Aujan Group Holding Limited, shares insights on building a successful career in treasury, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, leveraging technology, nurturing resilient teams, and continuous growth in the ever-evolving landscape of corporate finance.

    Mike Richards

  • #119

    22 September 2020

    Exploring the Multi-Dimensional Side of Treasury with Mark Fortkamp

    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

    Mike Richards

  • #118

    15 September 2020

    The Current State of The Treasury Recruitment Market with The Treasury Recruitment Company

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #117

    8 September 2020

    Key Tips for Progressing in Treasury with Doug Knebel

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #116

    1 September 2020

    How to Build a Global Treasury Organisation with Jim McHale

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #115

    25 August 2020

    Purpose-Led Treasury with Martin Watts

    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.

    Mike Richards

  • #114

    18 August 2020

    Travelling the World through Treasury with Brendan Boucher

    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.

    Mike Richards