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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Mike Richards

  • #168

    1 September 2021

    The Evolving Nature of an International Treasury Career with Wolfgang Ratheiser

    Wolfgang Ratheiser shares his journey from farming to finance and discusses international career growth, leadership, and the future of treasury in his episode on The Treasury Career Corner podcast.

    Wolfgang Ratheiser

  • #167

    24 August 2021

    Why Qualifications and Adaptability Are Key to a Successful Treasury Career with Jane Pilcher

    Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential alongside qualifications for building a successful treasury career, as articulated by Jane Pilcher, Group Treasurer at Anglian Water Group, who emphasizes their importance while sharing insights on her career journey, challenges in hiring, and the evolving landscape of treasury.

    Mike Richards

  • #166

    17 August 2021

    The Benefits of Trying New and Challenging Things in Your Treasury Career with Maarten Michalides

    Constantly seeking new experiences has been key to Maarten Michalides' success in the treasury world, as he shares his top tips on being a successful Treasurer and emphasizes the value of pursuing diverse opportunities in this insightful episode of The Treasury Career Corner.

    Mike Richards

  • #165

    10 August 2021

    How Treasury Teams are Adapting to Remote Working with Kemi Bolarin & Anthony Mercer

    Treasury experts Kemi Bolarin and Anthony Mercer discuss the transition to remote work, highlighting the importance of structure, team adaptation, and maintaining a work-life balance, while foreseeing a future hybrid model for treasury teams post-pandemic.

    Mike Richards

  • #164

    3 August 2021

    Why the Future of Treasury is More Integration in the Business with Cristian Iosio

    The future of treasury involves increased integration within businesses and more flexibility for treasurers, as discussed by Cristian Iosio, Head of Treasury and M&A at Electrolux Professional on The Treasury Career Corner podcast, where he shared insights on his career, recruitment, and where he sees treasury heading

    Mike Richards

  • #163

    27 July 2021

    The Benefits of Diversity in Your Team and Career with Mark Kirkland

    Variety and diversity in your treasury career can lead to learning and growth by challenging the status quo, trying new roles, and exploring different industries or countries, as discussed by Mark Kirkland, the Group Treasurer at Constellium, during his insightful interview on the Treasury Career Corner podcast.

    Mike Richards

  • #162

    20 July 2021

    How to Always Keep Evolving in Your Treasury Career with Lorena Pérez Sandroni

    Learn from Lorena Pérez Sandroni, Director of Treasury at SVP Worldwide, on the Treasury Career Corner podcast about the importance of trying new roles, industries, and embracing challenges to advance within your treasury career, along with valuable insights on managing people and helping women progress in the field.

    Mike Richards

  • #161

    13 July 2021

    Embracing Education, New Tech, and the Treasury Community with Keith Lynch

    Keith Lynch, a Treasury Solutions Consultant at KPMG, shares valuable insights on starting and excelling in a treasury career, emphasizing the importance of education, embracing change, leveraging technology, networking, and active involvement in the treasury community to drive efficiency and career growth.

    Mike Richards

  • #160

    6 July 2021

    How to Be an Effective Team Leader in Treasury with Florian Heindl

    Florian Heindl, Group Treasurer at FACC AG, shares insights on leading a treasury team, embracing new responsibilities as a manager, discussing the potential permanence of flexible working environments, and offering advice for new treasury professionals on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, drawing from his extensive experience in treasury roles

    Mike Richards

  • #159

    29 June 2021

    Trying New Things and Learning on the Job with Jeff McConaghy

    Explore the diverse opportunities in the treasury industry with Jeff McConaghy, as he shares his journey spanning various roles in different industries, emphasizing the value of transferable skills and embracing new challenges to continually grow and succeed.

    Mike Richards

  • #158

    22 June 2021

    Chasing the Ultimate Work-Life Balance in Treasury with Felix Luber

    Felix Luber, Head of Treasury and Payments at Marley Spoon, shares insights on work-life balance, importance of setting boundaries, and navigating career challenges in treasury and finance on The Treasury Career Corner podcast.

    Mike Richards

  • #157

    15 June 2021

    How to Make Career Shifts and Role Changes in Treasury with Jim Portalatin

    Jim Portalatin, Vice President of Global Treasury and Foreign Exchange at Methode Electronics, shares insights on his diverse treasury career, highlighting the importance of learning, networking, and adapting to different roles in various sized companies to succeed in the field.

    Mike Richards