The Treasury Career Corner

Mike Richards
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In this weekly podcast I interview Treasury professionals from across the globe about their treasury careers. I talk to them about their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now and where do they see both themselves and the treasury profession developing. Other areas we talk about include; -Career highlights and lowlights -Where they got their big break -What they see as key to their success -Where do their careers go from here? -What do they see as the future of the Treasury profession As a treasury recruitment company, we also explore treasury talent issues and what they believe is the future for treasury profession?

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    From Partnerships to Productivity: How Hitachi Digital Proves Soft Skills Still Win in Treasury’s AI Era

    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 Hitachi Digital. With over two decades of experience across credit, treasury, and corporate finance, Cathy shares her remarkable journey from exercise physiology to global finance, offering lessons in resilience, leadership, and the power of saying “yes.” Her approach to building strong teams, driving results, and leveraging soft skills in a tech-driven world is both inspiring and practical. This episode explores modern treasury leadership - from navigating AI and global banking to building empowered remote teams. Cathy shares career-shaping decisions, the value of mentorship, and why people skills matter as much as finance. Expect practical insights for treasury professionals at any stage. What We Cover in This Episode: Cathy’s surprising shift from exercise physiology to corporate treasury     Her philosophy of saying "yes" and embracing risk throughout her careerThe importance of early financial education and how STEM outreach fuels future talentHow Cathy built and leads a high-functioning, remote treasury teamThe evolving role of AI in treasury - what’s real vs. what’s hypeWhy soft skills and analytical thinking often outweigh technical experience in hiringHow to build productive and transparent banking relationshipsThe power of mentorship and networking in career developmentForecasting as a “simple math” passion and its role in treasury leadershipCathy’s approach to work-life balance and empowering parents in her team You can connect with Cathy Fields on LinkedIn. --- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. Tradeweb changes that! 🎓 Save $150 on CTP & FPAC– Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners. 🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership 🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen 🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way 👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

    30 min

  2. 4 NOV

    How Three Treasury Leaders Are Driving Strategy, Transformation and Impact at Zimmer Biomet, Capri Holdings and Element Solutions

    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 through global crises, built lean but high-impact teams, and transformed how treasury shows up across the business. Whether you’re just starting out or gunning for the top seat, this episode is packed with hard-earned lessons, leadership wisdom, and actionable takeaways to elevate your treasury career. Meet the Guests: Pradipto Bagchi, Treasurer at Zimmer Biomet Tai Carr-Fraser, VP & Treasurer at Capri Holdings LimitedDenis Bräuer, VP & Corporate Treasurer at Element Solutions Inc. What We Cover in This Episode: How each treasurer “accidentally” stepped into the profession - and never looked backWhat it’s really like to lead a lean treasury team through global operations Lessons from managing through economic crises, currency controls, and geopolitical conflictThe leadership leap: shifting from execution to strategic thinkingHow each guest builds team capability, visibility, and influence within their companiesThoughts on education: MBAs, CTPs, and what matters most at different career stagesTreasury’s role in cross-functional collaboration - from tax to supply chain to FP&AReal-world advice on networking, mentorship, and career elevation in treasuryPerspectives on hybrid work, remote leadership, and global team managementLive Q&A with the audience: dealing with uncertainty, tariffs, and tokenization ---- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. Tradeweb changes...

    59 min

  3. 28 OCT

    How Treasury Professionals Earn a Seat at the Table Without Bragging

    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 dynamic and resilient treasury career. From imposter syndrome to leadership mistakes, career pivots to professional development, this episode delivers both heart and hard-earned wisdom - leaving no topic off the table. Whether you're early in your career or already leading a team, you'll walk away with actionable insights to take your treasury journey further. Meet the Guests: Mary Wienclaw, Director of Investor Relations at Baxter International Inc.:Robert Anderson, Treasury Director, Global Capital Planning at GE HealthCare: Expect real-world insights on building a long-term career in treasury. From certifications to leadership growth, internal visibility to managing failure, our guests reveal what it truly takes to succeed - and stay relevant in a constantly evolving landscape. What We Cover in This Episode: How Mary and Robert accidentally found their way into treasury - and why they stayed.Their take on MBAs, CTP certifications, and why experience often outweighs credentials.The power of mentors vs. sponsors and why you need both to advance.Honest leadership lessons - from micromanaging to over-delivering feedback.Strategies for raising treasury’s visibility within your organization.Why AI might be overhyped - but still worth watching.Redefining what success really means in a modern treasury career. ---- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. Tradeweb changes that! 🎓 Save $150 on CTP & FPAC – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners. 🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership 🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen 🔐 Managing signatory...

    51 min

  4. 21 OCT

    Next-Generation Treasury Talent & Succession Planning Strategies

    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 of the Treasury Career Corner podcast was recorded live at the 34th EuroFinance International Treasury Conference in Budapest, bringing together treasury professionals from around the world. Host Mike Richards is joined on stage by these two amazing leading global treasurers to discuss how forward-thinking organizations are redefining what it means to build, develop, and retain treasury talent in today’s fast-changing world. Guests Speakers: Winny Li, Group Treasurer at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher ScientificEllen Cornelissen, Treasury Director, Europe & Asia at Filtration Group From hybrid work expectations and multi-generational teams to leveraging AI and promoting a culture of curiosity, this engaging panel discussion delivers valuable insights for treasury professionals at every stage of their careers. What We Cover in This Episode: Defining next-generation treasury talent: What skills and qualities matter most?Building global teams: Collaboration across time zones and culturesThe evolving priorities of treasury professionals: Hybrid work, purpose, and benefitsSuccession planning: Embedding it into your team from day oneEncouraging cross-generational collaboration and mutual learningBalancing formal education with real-world training and rotationsHow AI is used (and misused) in treasury - from policy writing to hiringFostering psychological safety and continuous development in teams You can connect with Winny Li on LinkedIn. You can connect with Ellen Cornelissen on LinkedIn. --- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. Tradeweb changes that! 🎓 Save $150 on CTP or FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners. 🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership 🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen 🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way 👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE a href="https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    48 min

  5. 14 OCT

    Networking & Personal Branding: The Key to Unlocking Your Treasury Career Success

    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 SolutionsMike Richards, CEO, The Treasury Recruitment Company In this high-energy episode recorded LIVE at TMANY's New York Cash Exchange, Mike Richards and Catherine Latoya Grant-Alston deliver a masterclass in networking and personal branding - tailored specifically for treasury professionals. Whether you're an introvert who dreads public speaking or someone who isn’t even looking for a new job, this episode will show you why your LinkedIn profile matters, how to talk about your accomplishments without sounding boastful, and why building your personal brand is no longer a luxury - t's a necessity. You’ll hear real stories, practical tips, and hard-hitting truths that will inspire you to take action, be seen, and unlock new levels of career success. What We Cover in This Episode: Why your personal brand matters more than your company brandThe role of LinkedIn in building a reputation that speaks for youOvercoming fear of self-promotion: separating confidence from cockinessHow to network authentically - even as an introvertSimple ways to optimize your LinkedIn profile and photoLeveraging speaking engagements and podcast appearances to boost visibilityWhy visibility isn't just about job searching - it's about being foundThe power of consistency and regular engagement on LinkedInTools like digital business cards and AI headshots for modern networkingReal talk on imposter syndrome and telling your professional story Check out the slides to the session HERE ---- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that! 🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners. 🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership 🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen 🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives...

    35 min

  6. 7 OCT

    Write Your Own Career Playbook: Lessons from Amazon Treasurer Tony Masone

    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 through challenge, and relentless focus on impact. We are delighted to welcome this week’s guest Tony Masone, VP, Treasurer, Treasury & Risk Management at Amazon. Tony Masone is the Vice President, Treasurer, of the Treasury & Risk Management organization at Amazon where he oversees Treasury, Global Risk Management and Claims, and Internal Audit functions. With a treasury career spanning global giants like GE, PepsiCo, and Amazon, Tony has built treasury infrastructures from scratch, led organizations through crises, and developed a personal leadership framework rooted in fortitude, passion, creativity, and grace. In this episode Tony shares how he went from working in Audit to becoming VP, Treasurer at Amazon. This episode is a masterclass in treasury career progression, leadership mindset, and building resilience in high-stakes environments. What We Cover in This Episode: Tony’s early beginnings in public accounting and how it opened the door to treasuryHis transition from internal auditor to treasury specialist at PepsiCoThe critical role of mentorship in his career movesLessons learned from major treasury operations at GE, including managing through the 2008 financial crisisThe building and scaling of Amazon’s treasury functionCreating a personal leadership framework to thrive in a high-growth, entrepreneurial cultureWhy treasury professionals must write their own “career book” instead of following others’ pathsThe importance of resilience, risk-taking, and strategic thinking in treasury leadership You can connect with Tony Masone on LinkedIn. --- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that! 🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners. 🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership 🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen 🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way 👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE a href="https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    57 min

  7. 30 SEPT

    Treasury Careers, Teams, and Excellence: Lessons From the Top

    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. Join Mike Richards as he chats with these three powerhouse treasury leaders: Kiera Agnew, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Assistant Treasurer at KellanovaJulia Donegan, Global Treasury Director at Newell Brands IncKeith Lynch, Senior Director, Global Treasury Centre of Excellence, Viatris Hosted LIVE in Dublin, this episode unpacks the real-world challenges and successes that come with leading treasury in complex, global organizations. From entering the field by chance to shaping the future of the profession, this candid conversation offers a masterclass in what it takes to thrive and lead in modern treasury. What We Cover in This Episode How each guest accidentally fell into treasury and built global careers from the ground up      The role of formal education vs. real-world experience in treasury successHow to build and scale global treasury teams, especially post-COVIDThe shift to remote and hybrid work, and how it's changing team dynamicsThe importance of mentorship, leadership, and soft skills in treasuryHow treasury teams earn a seat at the table in strategic business decisionsUsing automation, TMS, and AI to drive transformation - without reducing headcountLessons from award-winning treasury projects in virtual accounts, restructuring, and moreAdvice on career progression, visibility, and getting internal recognitionThe challenges of navigating acquisitions, integrations, and rapid change ---- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that! 🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners. 🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing...

    1h 10m

  8. 23 SEPT

    From Credit Control to Treasury Leadership: Building Skills the Non-Traditional Way

    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 how he transitioned from credit control into treasury, building his career across regulated utilities, high-growth fintech, and acquisitive corporates. In the episode Tom reflects on the lessons learned from managing billions in M&A, implementing real-time systems, and scaling treasury functions under pressure. What We Cover in This Episode: Early career journey: moving from credit control into treasury and finance.The importance of seizing opportunities and learning treasury “on the job.”Building treasury infrastructure in fast-growing, acquisitive businesses.Handling $3bn M&A financing and $2.2bn hedging transactions.Implementing cashflow forecasting, payment platforms, and SWIFT connectivity.The role of treasury systems: Kyriba, MT940/942 messaging, and reconciliation.Real-time payments: CHAPS, Faster Payments, and new connectivity models.Scaling treasury in fintech: balancing liquidity, debt, investors, and growth.Time management, qualifications, and practical career advice for treasury professionals. You can connect with Tom Fuller on LinkedIn. --- 🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform: CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify Podcasts CLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts 📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that! 🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners. 🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership 🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen 🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way 👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/

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In this weekly podcast I interview Treasury professionals from across the globe about their treasury careers. I talk to them about their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now and where do they see both themselves and the treasury profession developing. Other areas we talk about include; -Career highlights and lowlights -Where they got their big break -What they see as key to their success -Where do their careers go from here? -What do they see as the future of the Treasury profession As a treasury recruitment company, we also explore treasury talent issues and what they believe is the future for treasury profession?

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  • Creator
    Mike Richards
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Mike Richards
  • Show Website
    The Treasury Career Corner

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