The Treasury Career Corner

It’s always fascinating to hear the different ways treasury professionals enter the industry. Join us on the Treasury Career Corner podcast as we delve into the fascinating story of this week's guest, whose love for football and aspirations of becoming a player paved the way for a successful career in finance and then into the world of treasury. Paulo Kubis, the Head of Treasury at Electrolux Prof...

Seek out a mentor with extensive treasury experience and ask for their insights to fuel your hunger for knowledge. That advice comes from this weeks guest on The Treasury Career Corner, as we are joined by Stephan Albers, Head of Treasury & Financing at ABOUT YOU, one of the fastest growing e-Commerce companies in Europe. On the episode we discuss Stephan's journey from starting his career in...

Every person’s path into treasury is different and this week’s guest is no exception. But the important thing is to be open to change and new challenges in order to springboard your career. On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Thomas Böttger, Global Head of Finance and Insurance of Covestro AG (former Bayer MaterialScience AG). Thomas joined Bayer AG (Germany) in 2005,&n...

In this week’s episode of the Treasury Career Corner, I’m joined by Tom Milligan, a seasoned treasury professional with over 30 years management experience, and a track record of financial and operational leadership across multiple industry sectors including mining, transport, logistics, leasing and biotech. On the episode Tom shares his journey from his early days in finance at IBM to his most re...

Whatever your background, you can build a successful treasury career.  Kevin Wang, Vice President and Treasurer at Eastman Chemical Company, began as a pre-med student before switching to treasury. He joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to tell his story and explain how he empowers others to develop their own career journeys.  Plus, he tells us how he demystifies treasury fo...

Treasury is a universal language – but how do the nuances vary across different industries?  After starting out in banking, this week’s guest has spent decades managing treasury in insurance and on this re-run episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Dan Ferguson, Group Treasurer at Resolution Life, is back!   He fills us in on his career since he appeared on the show in 2019, how the...

In our latest monthly feature update, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflects back on the month just gone and on what’s to come.  On the podcast he discusses… Recap of our most recently released podcast episodes: Ep. 266 – Interview with Tanya Kuznetsova, Director of Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare about finding new perspectives in treasury Ep. 267 – Treasury...

If you’re feeling comfortable in your treasury role, could it be time to move on?  This week’s podcast guest thinks it’s definitely worth considering. His fast-paced career has seen him challenge himself across the globe in a number of different roles.   On episode 271 of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Michael McCartin, Director of Treasury at Curaleaf.  Michael s...

With AI’s involvement in treasury rapidly developing, this week’s guest looks at the benefits and how we can adapt.  On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Adam Glasser, Corporate Treasurer at Vantage Specialty Chemicals joins us to talk about his thoughts on AI and the future of the industry. He also shares details about his unique career, how vantage measures success and top tips fo...

Treasury never stands still. Our latest guest on the podcast has adapted to different roles, industries and ways of working, and he has some top tips to help you through transitions.  Brice Zimmermann, Global Head of Treasury at Alcon Management SA, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. He talks through how he ended up in treasury, the importance of collaboration and gives top adv...

As economic challenges continue to arise, how do we equip ourselves to retain top talent in this ever-changing environment?  In this special episode, recorded live from one of our recent webinars, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards sits alongside the amazing Craig Perkins, Head of the UK Practice and Katie Hardie, who heads up our European desk.   On the podcast, they discuss “Reta...

In our latest monthly update, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflects back on the month just gone and on what’s to come. On the podcast he discusses… Recap of the podcast episodes in April: Ep. 262 – Interview with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group about the next stage of technology in treasury Ep. 263 – Interview with Jean Furter, Treasurer at Poly about predicting the...

Have you found purpose and passion in your career?  We all have that dream, but how can we make it a reality?   Tanya Kuznetsova, Director of Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare, joins us for the second time on The Treasury Career Corner to talk about finding passion, purpose and enjoyment at work, the importance of being a part of associations and communiti...

The growth of a treasury career takes determination, and a supportive boss or mentor can help propel your career to new heights.  On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Francisco De Barros, Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand.  Francisco explains how mentors and managers helped propel his career to new heights and why it’s important to push yourself and find gr...

With many treasury professionals going global, is it time to consider Dubai and the Middle East as a true finance hotspot?  On this episode, we are joined by Marc Verkuil, Founder of Amstel Treasury Management.  Marc shares details of his treasury background, how the industry has changed over the years, and what the future has in store. Plus, he shares his experiences of working in Dubai...

In this bumper episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we speak to Jean Furter, Treasurer at Poly. He takes us through his fascinating career, makes predictions on the future of the industry, discusses diversity, working abroad, three key qualities treasurers need to succeed, and lots more.   Jean worked in a number of treasury management roles at Silicon Graphics International in Geneva,...

Technology is an important part of everyday life. But few guests on this podcast embrace it more than Royston Da Costa.  Royston, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group, makes his second appearance on The Treasury Career Corner.  He explains his roots in merchant banking, gives advice on using technology in treasury and explains how his work has changed since COVID.  For a link to hi...

In this monthly feature episode, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards and Katie Hardie, head of our European division desk reflect on the month just gone and what’s to come.   On the podcast they discuss… Recap of the podcast episodes in March: Ep. 257 – Interview with Roger Aguilar, Treasurer at EZCORP, about treasury roles across different industries Ep. 258 – Mike Richards in conversat...

In treasury, it helps to have a solid grasp of every aspect of finance.  That’s why this week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner made it his mission to learn multiple treasury languages. Kai Bremer, Director of Treasury at AUTODOC, joins the podcast to discuss his route into the industry, his part in the growth of Aldi’s treasury function and why knowledge and understanding are key to succ...

Do you need to leave your role in order for your career in treasury to flourish?    Dennis Baljeu, Executive Director, Treasury at Vanderlande, joins The Treasury Career Corner this week to discuss why it’s OK to stay in one role long enough to master your craft.  Plus, he takes us through his career, shares his views on technology and automation and leaves some excellent advic...

The world has changed in the past three years and, with that, comes changes within the treasury profession that will shape the future of the industry. Our guest on this episode is Richard Bostock, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at C-Innovation. However, we’re ringing the changes. CEO, founder and host of The Treasury Career Corner, Mike Richards, is in the hot seat for part of the...

This week’s guest has travelled a long and winding road to his current treasury role, fulfilling a variety of positions and picking up invaluable experience along the way. On episode 257, we revisit a 2019 release of The Treasury Career Corner with Roger Aguilar, now Treasurer at EZCORP. Roger explains how he began his career in banking and embarked on a cross-country journey across many industrie...

It’s always interesting to hear how treasury leaders entered the industry. Some had their sights set on treasury from a young age and others take long and winding paths to get there.  Today’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner has been involved in treasury since the start of his career but his roles have changed significantly over the years.  Dennis Morais, Global Treasury Director at G...

In this monthly special episode, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflect back on the month just gone and what’s to come.  On the podcast he discusses… Recap of last month's podcast episodes:  Ep. 252 – Interview with Baris Gokalp, Director of Treasury at Sisecam, about the benefits of sharing knowledge and networking with like-minded professionals Ep. 253 – Interview Chris Corner, He...

There are certain skills and traits that are always going to have top priority, but what are treasury leaders looking for in the next crop of professionals?  Today, we revisit episode 33 for a re-run episode with Adam Richford, Director of Treasury & Investor Relations at  Renewi plc .   When Adam last joined the show, we discussed his journey into the industry, work/life balanc...