Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 365+ treasury professionals on his weekly podcast, The Treasury Career Corner, where 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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  • #352

    12 November 2024

    In this podcast episode, experts emphasize the equal importance of experience and education in treasury, underscore the necessity of problem-solving skills and a diverse skill set, and discuss the pivotal role of technology and networking in shaping the future of the treasury industry.

    Ben Miga

    Sumit Advani

  • #351

    5 November 2024

    Trish Fisher, a seasoned payments technologist and Treasurer at Wafra, shares her journey in treasury, emphasizing the critical role of technology in enhancing operations and security, the importance of communication, and the transformative power of staying composed and thoughtful in high-pressure treasury environments.

    Trish Fisher

  • #350

    29 October 2024

    Dirk Arhelger, Head of Group Treasury and Investor Relations at INEOS Quattro, discusses his finance career trajectory from apprentice to executive, emphasizing effective risk management, strategic integration of treasury, and the judicious use of technology in corporate finance.

    Dirk Arhelger

  • #349

    22 October 2024

    Can Balcioglu, Vice President Treasurer at PayPal, discusses his career transition from industrial engineering to treasury, highlighting his international experience, the necessity of understanding finance, and the importance of adapting to new technologies and global networking in the evolving treasury landscape.

    Can Balcioglu

  • #348

    15 October 2024

    Bruno Lawaree, Group Treasurer at Ferrero International, shares rich insights into his journey and strategies in treasury management across diverse industries, emphasizing process optimization, risk mitigation, and the evolving role of treasury in the digital era on the Treasury Career Corner podcast.

    Bruno Lawaree

  • #347

    7 October 2024

    Hans Ljøen shares insights from his diverse career in finance, from leading a startup bank to managing treasury and investor relations at Lerøy Seafood, emphasizing the crucial roles of risk management, technology in improving treasury operations, and the skills needed for aspiring treasury professionals.

    Hans Ljøen

  • #346

    1 October 2024

    Sandra Ramos Alves, Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb, shares her journey from accounting to a transformative role in treasury, emphasizing the critical impact of technology and innovation in treasury functions and offering advice to professionals on career ownership and risk-taking.

    Sandra Ramos Alves

  • #345

    24 September 2024

    Jörg Pässler, Group Treasurer at Sappi Limited, delves into his journey from banking to leading treasury operations, emphasizing the significance of cash management centralization, automation, and building strong banking relationships to enhance the strategic role of treasury in a global business.

    Jörg Pässler

  • #344

    17 September 2024

    Nils Ostendorf, Director of Global Treasury at IFCO Management GmbH, shares his journey from banking to corporate treasury, detailing the complexities of managing finance and cash flow in the reusable packaging industry.

    Nils Ostendorf

  • #343

    10 September 2024

    Eugene Spevakov, the Treasurer at 6sense, shares his journey from facing hyperinflation in the Soviet Union to leading financial strategies in tech companies, emphasizing the importance of risk management and the balance between automation and human decision-making in treasury roles.

    Eugene Spevakov

  • #342

    3 September 2024

    Arturo and Fidel Aguayo discuss their extensive careers in treasury and public finance, the evolution and challenges of the field, particularly in higher education, and share personal insights and professional advice on building a successful career in treasury.

    Arturo Aguayo

    Fidel Aguayo

  • #341

    27 August 2024

    Greg Packard shares his transformative journey from public accounting to spearheading the treasury department at JBT, underscoring the critical role of a solid accounting foundation and offering actionable advice for career growth in treasury.

    Greg Packard