Treasury Leaders (Former Corporate Treasury 101)

In this episode of Treasury Leaders , host Philip Costa Hibberd , Co-founder of Automation Boutique , talks with Jennifer Pearson , Founder & Treasury Consultant of TreasuryEdge , about building treasury functions in startups and scale-ups, bringing corporate treasury expertise into fast-growing businesses, and creating a successful career in treasury. Jennifer shares her journey from starting...

In this episode of Treasury Leaders , host Jan-Willem Attevelt , Co-founder of Automation Boutique , talks with Tracey Knight , Principal at Real Treasury , about the evolution of corporate treasury, the growing role of technology and AI, and how treasury teams can make smarter decisions through automation. Tracey reflects on her 30-year treasury career, from manually collecting bank balances by p...

In this episode of Treasury Leaders , host Jan-Willem Attevelt , Co-founder of Automation Boutique , talks with Nikos Polymenakos , Director of Treasury at Delta Foods SA , about the evolving role of treasury in modern business, the lessons learned from Greece’s financial crisis, and why treasury teams must move beyond operational tasks to become strategic business partners. Nikos shares how his u...

In this episode of Treasury Leaders , host Philip Costa Hibberd , Founder of Automation Boutique , speaks with Matthias Depoorter , Group Treasury Manager at Euroports , about the realities of bringing treasury control into a highly decentralised organisation. Matthias shares how he is transforming treasury at Euroports by focusing on three key pillars: visibility, centralisation, and optimisation...

In this episode of Treasury Leaders , Host Philip Costa Hibberd , Founder of Automation Boutique , talks with Mariam (Petrosyan) Halfhide , Principal Consultant, Data & AI Strategy at Xebia , to explore how AI strategy, data governance, and organisational readiness are reshaping the future of finance and treasury. Mariam shares practical insights on why many organisations struggle to move beyo...

In this episode of Treasury Leaders, Host Philip Costa Hibberd , Founder of Automation Boutique , talks with Oliver Gerstberger , Group Treasury & Asset-Based Finance Expert at GO Corporate Funding Advisory GmbH , to explore how regulated stablecoins and blockchain-based infrastructure are beginning to reshape corporate treasury. Oliver discusses the importance of understanding a company’s ope...

In this episode of Treasury Leaders, Host Jan-Willem Attevelt , Co-founder of Automation Boutique , speaks with Marianna Polykrati , Group Treasurer of AVRAMAR and Co-Founder of Tetraktys Treasury , about the evolving role of treasury, where human judgment meets automation, and why treasury is far more than just numbers. Marianna shares her journey from banking and venture capital into corporate t...

In this episode of Treasury Leaders, Host Jan-Willem Attevelt , Co-founder of Automation Boutique , talks with Arnoud Star Busmann , CEO of Quantoz Payments , to explore how regulated stablecoins and blockchain-based infrastructure are beginning to reshape corporate treasury. Arnoud explains why stablecoins are emerging as a powerful new tool for treasury teams, particularly for faster settlement,...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we sit down with Daniel Kalish , CEO and Co-Founder of Nilus , the AI-native cash management and treasury platform redefining how modern companies manage liquidity, forecasting, and financial control. With treasury complexity accelerating far faster than company growth, Daniel breaks down why today’s teams are under unprecedented pressure, and how agenti...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we sit down with Stephen Randall , Global Head of Liquidity Management Services at Citi , to dive into the evolving landscape of treasury management and the future of liquidity solutions. With extensive experience in the treasury function, Stephen provides invaluable insights into how businesses are navigating volatility, the increasing need for real-tim...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we are joined by Sue Caras, Head of Global Commercial Banking for Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America, to explore the challenges and best practices treasury teams must consider when expanding internationally. With over two decades of experience in corporate treasury and global banking, Sue provides expert insights into managing cash flows, forei...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we sit down with Philip Costa Hibberd and Jan-Willem Attevelt from Automation Boutique to explore how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming treasury and finance teams. From eliminating manual workflows to building scalable automation ecosystems, Philip and Jan-Willem explain how modern tech can unlock efficien...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore how corporate treasurers can enhance collaboration with Procurement and Accounts Payable (AP) teams to optimize working capital, reduce the cost of capital, and improve cash flow visibility. Tamir Shafer and Rajiv Ramachandran from Coupa share insights on the interdependencies between Treasury, Procurement, and AP, and how technology platforms...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into how corporate treasurers can better manage their short-term investments and gain clearer visibility over their cash using money market funds and digital investment portals with Sebastian Ramos and Zachary Brown from Institutional Cash Distributors (ICD) . With rising interest rates and tighter scrutiny around liquidity, treasury teams are lo...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore how treasury teams can improve their operations by focusing on practical steps in cash forecasting, in-house banking, and treasury reporting. Our guest, Alexander Fleischmann , Market Development Executive at Nomentia , shares examples from companies like Lufthansa , GLS Logistics , and Eaton Corporation to explain how treasury departments can...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the rapidly evolving world of corporate fraud and explore how businesses can protect themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our guest, Baptiste Collot , Co-Founder and CEO of Trustpair , shares actionable insights on how treasury and finance teams can move beyond traditional manual controls and adopt modern solutions to...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the evolving role of corporate treasury and explore how it can shift from a traditional cost center to a strategic business partner. Our guest, Kurt Smith , Director at Marengo Capital and Vice President of the Australian Corporate Treasury Association , shares actionable insights on how treasury teams can move beyond operational functions a...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the complex but essential world of commodity risk management with Olivier Kaczmarek , Partner at O2 Finance and a seasoned treasury consultant. We discuss how companies can identify, assess, and mitigate their exposure to commodity price fluctuations through both strategic planning and operational tools. From forecasting exposure and selecti...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the world of commodity risk management with Olivier Kaczmarek , Partner at O2 Finance and a seasoned treasury consultant. With over 20 years of experience advising multinational companies on treasury systems and risk strategies, Olivier helps us break down where commodity risk arises, why it’s often overlooked, and how companies can manage i...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we discuss the intricacies of operating a treasury function in China, one of the most highly regulated and misunderstood markets in the world. Damian Glendinning , former Group Treasurer of Lenovo and founder of Complex Countries , helps us unpack the challenges of treasury management in China, from regulatory ambiguity to the unique roles of Alipay and...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we speak with Amol Dhargalkar , Managing Partner and Chairman at Chatham Financial , to explore how today’s volatile interest rate environment is impacting treasury teams, capital markets, and debt structuring strategies. Amol unpacks practical strategies for funding, risk management, and hedging, along with a Treasury 101 breakdown of derivatives and cr...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we sit down with Royston Da Costa , Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson, to explore the intersection of digitization, cybersecurity, and treasury operations. Royston shares his expertise on the evolution of technology in treasury, the role of AI, and the crucial importance of cybersecurity in financial operations. Whether you're a treasury professional or ju...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we take a deep dive into foreign exchange (FX) risk management in Latin America, an economically diverse and often volatile region. Our guest, Matheus Zani, an FX risk management expert at Diaglo, breaks down the complexities of restricted currencies, hedging strategies, and how corporations navigate currency risk in Latam. Whether you're a corporate tre...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore the evolving role of treasury professionals, the skills required for 2025, and the impact of international teams on treasury functions with Pieter de Kiewit from Treasurer Search. Pieter shares his expertise on treasury recruitment, the growing importance of soft skills, and how treasurers can navigate an ever-changing financial landscape. Pie...

In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore credit ratings and their impact on corporate finance with Alex Griffiths from Fitch Ratings. He explains how treasurers can manage credit risk, navigate inflation, and improve their company’s rating. We also discuss the growing role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in financial decision-making.   Alex Griffiths...