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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  • #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

  • #340

    20 August 2024

    Dave Cable, Vice President and Treasurer at ATI Inc., shares his journey from starting as a music major to leading the treasury department, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities, fostering relationships, and focusing on impactful work to navigate a successful career in finance.

    Dave Cable

  • #339

    12 August 2024

    James Kelly, SVP at Pearson, discusses his journey in the finance and treasury sectors, highlighting his transformative work with AI and automation to enhance efficiency and innovation within Pearson's treasury operations.

    James Kelly

  • #338

    6 August 2024

    Stephanie Kusta, Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, explores her accidental yet thriving 20-year career in treasury across various industries, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional collaboration, seizing growth opportunities, and building and empowering strong teams to foster organizational success.

    Stephanie Kusta

  • #337

    30 July 2024

    The podcast panel, featuring seasoned treasury professionals Dimitris Siokis, Elisa Mylona, and Christos Baltoumas, delves into building successful treasury careers through continuous learning, embracing technology, and cultivating significant industry relationships.

    Dimitris Siokis

    Elisa Mylona

    Christos Baltoumas

  • #336

    23 July 2024

    Raquel Alvarez Mateos and Kerri Howard share their extensive experiences in treasury, emphasizing the importance of education, certification, strategic networking, and aligning with company cultures that reflect personal values to succeed and seize opportunities in the field.

    Kerri Howard

    Raquel Alvarez Mateos

  • #335

    16 July 2024

    Seasoned treasury professionals discuss the crucial roles of education, qualifications, and technology in the treasury field, emphasizing the importance of embracing risks and opportunities for career growth, and sharing insights from their own early career mistakes.

    Diane Wilson

    Dan Ferguson

    Steve Burton

  • #334

    9 July 2024

    This podcast episode features treasury experts Fred Schacknies and Tamara Saront-Eisner discussing their career paths, the evolving role of technology in treasury, the critical need for continuous learning and data science skills, and the importance of mentorship and networking in building a successful treasury career.

    Tamara Saront-Eiser

    Fred Schacknies

  • #333

    2 July 2024

    Three seasoned treasury professionals discuss their career trajectories, the critical role of education and qualifications, the challenges faced and overcome within the industry, and the evolving dynamics of workplace models, underscoring the importance of networking and adaptability in building a successful career in treasury.

    Raquel Alvarez Mateos

    Steve Bullock

    Aimee Cullen

  • #332

    25 June 2024

    James Marshall shares his journey and insights from his treasury career in the UK cable industry, discussing the impact of mergers like the Virgin Media and O2 joint venture, and emphasizes the importance of practical experience, continuous professional development, and effective working capital management in achieving success in treasury operations.

    James Marshall

  • #331

    18 June 2024

    In this podcast episode, Jori McCuskey delves into his extensive treasury experience across tech companies like Dell and Symantec and discusses the evolving role of treasury operations at Magnite, emphasizing the importance of technical skills, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration in effectively managing global capital structures and advancing

    Jori McCuskey