Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 390+ 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

  • #137

    26 January 2021

    How to Make Your Next Career Move in Treasury with Forrest Cebold

    Forrest Cebold, Treasurer at Freeport LNG, shares key insights on building a successful Treasury career including the importance of adapting to company culture, building relationships, and seizing new job opportunities within the industry, while highlighting his diversified financial experience and Freeport LNG's evolution into a major LNG exporter in

    Mike Richards

  • #136

    19 January 2021

    How to Position Yourself for Promotions in Treasury with Nicolas Carrera

    Nicolas Carrera, Group Treasurer at Metalor, discusses the importance of positioning Treasury at the core of a business, the value of adopting new solutions like blockchain, and how treasury job candidates can distinguish themselves in a competitive field amidst globalization trends.

    Mike Richards

  • #135

    12 January 2021

    Why Treasury Needs to be an Effective Partner to the Business with Tamara Saront-Eisner

    Tamara Saront-Eisner, VP Treasurer at Air Liquide, emphasizes the importance of Treasury teams becoming effective partners to businesses, discussing traits for success, the evolution of the energy industry, and the significant role of mentoring in achieving a fulfilling Treasury career.

    Tamara Saront-Eisner

  • #134

    5 January 2021

    Data Security within Treasury with Eva Åkesson

    Former Group Treasurer Eva Åkesson shares her unique expertise in Treasury and data security from both corporate and banking perspectives, discussing strengthening data security, the importance of IT systems, mitigating risks, and addressing "presidential fraud" in this insightful episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast.

    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