The Treasury Career Corner

What happens when you're tasked with building an entire treasury function from scratch - under the pressure of a corporate spin-off and the uncertainty of a global crisis? In this episode, Tom Gilliam takes us inside the high-stakes challenge of launching Haleon’s treasury team and the strategic thinking that made it a success. Tom Gilliam is Vice President of Corporate Finance, Treasury at Haleon...

How do you lead treasury teams through rapid growth, market volatility, and cross-continental transitions? In this episode, Edwin Koopmans , VP Corporate Treasury at Lufthansa Group returns to the show to share what he's learned from managing treasury at both fast-moving tech platforms and one of the world’s largest aviation groups. In this insightful follow-up episode, Edwin Koopmans reflects on...

Leading treasury teams across borders isn’t just about numbers - it’s about people, adaptability, and strategic vision. In this episode, Mike Larsen ,Global Head of Client Treasury at Computershare reveals how he’s built and led treasury teams on three continents, and what it really takes to thrive in today’s complex, global financial environment. Mike Larsen is the Global Head of Client Treasury...

In this feature episode, recorded live at our inaugural Amsterdam Treasury Career Corner LIVE event, two senior treasury leaders share how they transitioned from banking to corporate finance - and reshaped treasury into a strategic force within their organizations. You’ll hear how they built credibility, influenced business decisions, and led globally dispersed teams while driving treasury beyond...

In this LIVE episode recorded from our most recent London event, three top treasury leaders share how they made bold career pivots, took on international roles, and built world-class treasury teams from scratch. Whether you’re early in your treasury journey or eyeing the next big move, this episode is packed with unfiltered advice, leadership insights, and real-world lessons you won’t find in text...

What does it take to transform treasury into a strategic driver inside a global luxury brand? In this episode, Olivier Smekens , Global Head of Treasury at Breitling , shares how he’s leveraging fintech, automation, and agile thinking to future-proof treasury operations - and what you can learn from his approach. With a career spanning consulting, automotive manufacturing, and high-growth private...

Wondering how to stand out in a competitive treasury job market, optimise your CV, boost your LinkedIn visibility, navigate AI’s impact, and position yourself for success in 2026? In this special solo episode, host Mike Richards shares unfiltered insights gathered from thousands of conversations with treasury professionals around the globe. This is your career strategy download for the year ahead....

In this episode, discover how Peter Schadelbauer built a centralized treasury from the ground up within a rapidly expanding global company - and how that vision led to winning an Adam Smith Award for Best Process Re-engineering Solution. Peter Schadelbauer is the Senior VP & Treasurer at NielsenIQ , the world’s leading consumer intelligence company. With a background in both banking and corpor...

What does it really take to be remembered in the room - and more importantly - when you're no longer in it? In this energizing and insightful live session from AFP 2025, a panel of seasoned treasury leaders share exactly how they built influential personal brands, elevated their visibility, and opened doors to career-defining opportunities by being intentional about how they show up. Your technica...

How do you lead a global treasury team, navigate tech-driven transformation, and still stay grounded in human connection? In this episode, Cathy Fields , VP Treasurer of Hitachi Digital , shares how her unconventional career path, people-first mindset, and deep-rooted love for forecasting helped her shape Treasury at one of the world’s leading digital companies. Cathy Fields is the VP Treasurer of...

Three treasurers. Three distinct journeys. One unmissable conversation. What happens when treasury leaders from Zimmer Biomet , Capri Holdings Limited , and Element Solutions Inc. take the stage to share how they rose through the ranks, earned strategic influence, and led through uncertainty? In this special LIVE episode from New York, you’ll get candid insights from treasurers who’ve steered thro...

What happens when two accomplished treasury professionals step on stage to share the hard-won lessons, real-life challenges, and unexpected career twists from nearly three decades in the industry? In this special edition of the Treasury Career Corner recorded LIVE in Chicago, Mary Wienclaw and Robert Anderson join host Mike Richards to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a dynam...

What does it take to build a treasury team that thrives across generations, adapts to global challenges, and embraces AI without losing the human touch? In this special episode, Winny Li , Ellen Cornelissen and Mike Richards explore the strategies top treasurers use to shape the future of their teams - captured in front of a live audience at one of the world’s premier treasury events. This episode...

In today’s competitive treasury landscape, technical skills alone aren’t enough. If you want to grow your career, attract new opportunities, and be seen as a leader in your field, you need to become visible . This week's featured guests: Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston , CEO & Co-Founder, ART Financial Solutions Mike Richards , CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company In this high-energy episode re...

Celebrating 400 Episodes of the Treasury Career Corner! This is a major milestone - 400 episodes of The Treasury Career Corner! For seven years, we’ve shared the career journeys and insights of the world’s top treasury professionals. To mark this special occasion, we’ve brought in a powerhouse guest whose story perfectly encapsulates what this show is all about: world-class leadership, growth thro...

What do global treasury leaders really do to build high-performing teams, navigate massive organizational change, and win industry awards - all while working across time zones? In this live episode from our Dublin event, three senior treasury professionals reveal exactly how they’ve built careers, led global teams, and driven continuous improvement at some of the world’s most recognizable brands....

What does it take to move from credit control into leading treasury for fast-growth, acquisitive businesses? In this episode, I chat to Tom Fuller , Financial Controller & Head of Treasury at Form3 . We explore how non-traditional career paths can build the skills and resilience needed to thrive at the top of treasury. Tom Fuller, an experienced treasury professional joins the podcast to share...

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? In this special crossover episode, Mike Richards switches sides of the microphone as a guest on Seth Marlowe’s – The Treasury Whisperer’s Talkcast podcast - sharing his journey, insights, and why the profession is anything but boring. Together, they unpack the myths, challenges, and evolving opportunities shaping the treasury profession to...

What does it take to lead a treasury team that not only performs but transforms the business? In this revisited episode, we uncover how Adam Richford , now the Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew built and scaled treasury functions across global industries - transforming processes, empowering people, and delivering strategic impact at every level. In this special episode of the Treasury Career Corner...

How do you shape a treasury career that not only spans tax, IPOs, restructurings, and mergers, but also withstands crises and constant change? In this episode, Matthew Rose , Director of Treasury at Bromford Flagship , shares his career journey and the lessons he’s learned navigating some of the most challenging and rewarding moments in corporate treasury. Matthew Rose is the Director of Treasury...

What does it take to launch a treasury function from the ground up - twice? In this episode, Anshul Patni shares how he built treasury operations at Instacart and Bakelite Synthetics , and offers practical, actionable lessons on leadership, technology, and global cash management for today’s treasury professionals. In this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast I reconnect...

Are you being paid what you're worth in treasury? In this solo episode, Mike Richards , CEO of The Treasury Recruitment Company , breaks down the latest findings from our global Treasury Salary Survey, revealing eye-opening trends, benchmarking insights, and actionable tips for advancing your compensation in 2025 and beyond. Mike Richards is the CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company....

What does it take to lead a top-tier treasury team in today’s fast-evolving corporate world? In this special live-recorded episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, three seasoned treasury leaders share how they built and led high-performing teams while navigating complex global challenges. Join Mike Richards as he chats with these three global treasury leaders: Mags Bourke , Global Treasurer...

What makes a seasoned treasury professional return to where it all began? In this episode, Jens Billberg reveals why he rejoined Trelleborg Group as Group Treasurer after years away, and how his career - from back office trainee to treasury leader offers a roadmap for rising treasury professionals. Jens Billberg is the Group Treasurer and VP Treasury at Trelleborg Group, a global leader in enginee...

What does it take to build a treasury function from scratch at a fast-moving global company? Nolan Soltvedt , Treasurer at Lime has done just that - multiple times. In this episode, he shares the inside story of building resilient treasury systems in complex, high-growth environments, from legacy firms to tech disruptors. Nolan Soltvedt is the Treasurer at Lime , the world’s largest shared electri...