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

  • #072

    29 October 2019

    How to Forge a Successful Career in Treasury with Paul Miseré

    Discover Paul Miseré's journey from a fresh-faced beginner to Treasury Director at Medtronic, discussing the evolution of treasury over the past decade, advice for aspiring treasury professionals, and what keeps him passionate about the field in this insightful Treasury Career Corner podcast episode.

    Mike Richards

  • #071

    22 October 2019

    Finding Your Value Proposition with Oliver Gerstberger

    Always asking "where can I add value" can drive a successful treasury career, as discussed by Oliver Gerstberger, Director of Corporate Funding at Selecta Group, emphasizing the importance of listening to business problems, delivering value, and leveraging diverse experiences to stand out in the field.

    Mike Richards

  • #070

    15 October 2019

    Embracing Change in the Treasury Industry with Stephen Medhurst

    Stephen Medhurst, SVP of Treasury at Omnicom Group Inc., shares insights on managing global treasury operations and the importance of embracing change in the evolving landscape of treasury careers.

    Mike Richards

  • #069

    8 October 2019

    The Importance of Technology in Treasury with Séverine Le Blévennec

    Séverine Le Blévennec, Senior Director at Honeywell's Treasury team, shares insights on her successful career transformation and digitalization in treasury, highlighting the importance of embracing technology and offering advice for aspiring treasury professionals.

    Severine Le Blevennec

  • #068

    1 October 2019

    Exploring Financial Risk Management in Different Regions with Roger Aguilar

    Roger Aguilar, an experienced Corporate Treasury professional, shares insights on transitioning from banking to treasury, navigating global treasury operations across different regions, de-risking currency exposure, and the evolving future of the treasury industry, offering valuable advice for aspiring treasury professionals.

    Mike Richards

  • #067

    24 September 2019

    Building a Defensive Treasury Strategy with Dimitris Damdimopoulos

    Dimitris Damdimopoulos shares his treasury journey and offers valuable advice for aspiring treasurers, emphasizing the importance of gaining diverse experience, finding a mentor, and adapting to advancing technology in the field.

    Mike Richards

  • #066

    17 September 2019

    How to Deal with Uncertainty in Treasury with Himanshu Kher

    Himanshu Kher, Group Treasurer at LMAX Exchange, discusses the evolution and challenges in treasury, highlighting the importance of technology, qualifications, and key traits for treasurers, while emphasizing the need for a supportive CFO and the impact of automation on adding value in treasury roles.

    Mike Richards

  • #065

    10 September 2019

    How The Treasury Recruitment Industry Has Changed Over 20 Years: Mike Richards In Conversation with Richard Bostock

    Get insights into how the treasury industry has evolved, challenges in matching candidates to positions, the benefits of recruiting internationally, and more from this podcast episode featuring Mike Richards as a guest interviewed by Richard Bostock of Abeona, offering valuable tips for hiring and securing job roles within treasury.

    Mike Richards

  • #064

    3 September 2019

    Treasury Career Corner Live in London

    Three treasury professionals share their diverse career paths, insights into treasury qualifications, challenges faced in takeovers, mentoring advice, and top tips for success in the treasury industry, showcasing the varied journeys to succeeding in treasury.

    Mike Richards

  • #063

    27 August 2019

    Becoming a Group Treasurer at 26 with Markus Kede

    Markus Kede shares his remarkable journey of becoming a Group Treasurer at 26, navigating financial challenges, offering insights on management and recruitment in the treasury field, serving as an inspiring figure for aspiring treasurers seeking a successful career path.

    Mike Richards

  • #062

    20 August 2019

    Arts Graduate to Treasury Professional with Julia Fordham

    Julia Fordham, the Group Head of Treasury at Small World Financial Services, shares her unexpected journey from studying Classics at Cambridge to becoming a treasury professional, her experience during the 2008 financial crisis, insights on the evolution of the treasury industry, advice for aspiring treasury professionals, and details about Small

    Mike Richards

  • #061

    13 August 2019

    Treasury in the Healthcare Industry with Cathy McGarry

    Cathy McGarry, an accomplished Director of Finance and Treasury Operations at Northwestern Medicine, shares valuable insights on evolving healthcare treasury technologies, industry best practices, and career advice for junior treasury analysts seeking career advancement.

    Mike Richards