Real Treasury Careers: Insights, Strategies & Success Stories

The Treasury Career Corner Podcast

Since 2018, Mike has interviewed over 380+ 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

  • #298

    21 November 2023

    Navigating Change and International Frontiers with Paul Hussey

    Paul elaborates on his transition from SABIC to QatarEnergy, highlighting the importance of teamwork and embracing opportunities for personal and team growth in achieving treasury goals, while emphasizing the significance of international experiences and the necessity of looking forward in treasury.

    Paul Hussey

  • #297

    14 November 2023

    Technology, Data and Treasury Skills with Patrick Baumann

    Discover Patrick's treasury journey encompassing international markets, expertise in managing foreign exchange exposure and capital markets with insights on technology's role in shaping treasury's future, valuable advice for junior professionals, and the significance of networking and mentorship within this dynamic field.

    Patrick Baumann

  • #296

    7 November 2023

    Mastering the Art of Centralized Treasury with Jonathan Leon

    Jonathan Leon, Senior VP and Corporate Treasurer at Owens & Minor, shares insights on his career trajectory into treasury management, emphasizing the importance of encompassing diverse financial knowledge, mentorship, centralizing treasury functions, industry expertise, and continuous improvement for effective decision-making and organizational sustainability.

    Jonathan Leon

  • #295

    31 October 2023

    From Treasury to the Big Screen with Dave Ash

    Dave Ash, Senior Treasury Director at Ecolab, shares insights on managing foreign exchange, risk, and nurturing junior staff in treasury while pursuing a successful career in filmmaking for personal fulfillment.

    Dave Ash

  • #294

    24 October 2023

    Trends and Transitions in Treasury with Torben Winther

    Torben Winther from Deloitte discusses his extensive treasury career, emphasizing the shift from profit-center to hedging approach, challenges in risk management and cash forecasting, and the growing importance of technology adoption, working capital optimization, and ESG criteria in treasury operations.

    Torben Winther

  • #293

    17 October 2023

    Leading Global Treasury Teams to Success with Fred Schacknies

    Fred Schacknie, VP & Treasurer at TechnipFMC, shares insights from his diverse career in corporate treasury, emphasizing the importance of aligning processes, personnel, and technology, building diverse teams, leveraging a quantitative mindset, and honing communication and leadership skills to achieve success in the field.

    Fred Schacknies

  • #292

    13 October 2023

    SURPRISE – FRIDAY FEATURE EPISODE!

    Celebrating 290 episodes, 130,000 downloads, and five years of engaging content, the podcast host highlights upcoming events, including speaking at AFP San Diego, reflecting on listener support and a surprise encounter in Barcelona, and announcing the launch of a Q3 salary survey and a live event in London

    Mike Richards

  • #291

    10 October 2023

    Lessons in Treasury Evolution and Innovations with Sassan Parandeh

    Sassan Parandeh, Global Treasurer at ChildFund International, discusses his treasury career journey, the importance of adapting to new technologies and risks, implementing innovative solutions within treasury operations, and the value of networking in the treasury community and professional organizations.

    Sassan Parandeh

  • #290

    3 October 2023

    Mastering the Automotive Treasury Landscape with Linda Dixon

    From transitioning from finance to treasury, handling challenges in diverse industries, navigating regulations and fraud prevention, to emphasizing the value of networking and continuous learning, Linda Dixon’s career journey as Director of Treasury at Multimatic, Inc. showcases the importance of building relationships, seizing growth opportunities, and staying adaptable in

    Linda Dixon

  • #289

    26 September 2023

    Navigating Treasury in the Energy Sector with Martin Hoad

    Martin Hoad shares his journey and expertise in finance and treasury, discussing challenges and insights within the energy industry, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, technology, interest rates, and emerging trends like cryptocurrencies and ESG considerations.

    Martin Hoad

  • #288

    19 September 2023

    The Role of AI in Driving Change in Treasury with Kenny Nielsen

    Treasurer Kenny Nielsen discusses his career journey from advertising to technology-driven treasury at Twoday Group, highlighting the importance of adaptability, open-mindedness, and the evolving role of technology, particularly AI, in shaping the future of treasury management.

    Kenny Nielsen

  • #287

    12 September 2023

    Shaping the Future of Treasury Consulting with Sander van Tol

    Sander van Tol, a Partner at Zanders with over 25 years of experience in corporate treasury, discusses his career journey, the growth and specialization of Zanders, the evolving role of treasury in the corporate world, and future trends and opportunities in corporate treasury on the show.

    Sander van Tol