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. 2d ago

    Building an AI-Driven Treasury Team for the Future

    AI is reshaping treasury faster than most finance teams realize - and the professionals willing to evolve now will define the future of the function. In this episode Bojan Belejkovski, Vice President Finance & Treasury at Voltava, discusses how finance leaders can embrace AI, build future-ready treasury teams, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. Bojan Belejkovski is the Vice President Finance & Treasury at Voltava. A finance executive and transformation leader he has more than 17 years of experience across automotive manufacturing, food and distribution, sports and entertainment, and real estate development. He specializes in treasury transformation, liquidity strategy, AI-driven finance solutions, and digitalization initiatives. Bojan is also the author of Treasury 2.0: Future-Proofing Finance with AI and holds an MBA from the University of Illinois alongside his Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation. On the episode Bojan shares his journey from studying international law to becoming a treasury leader driving AI-powered transformation across global organizations. He discusses how treasury has evolved from a largely manual function into a strategic business partner focused on automation, analytics, and real-time decision-making. The conversation explores how AI is already changing forecasting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and treasury operations - while also redefining the skills future treasury professionals will need to succeed. What We Cover in This Episode: Moving from law into treasury and finance leadershipLessons from M&A, treasury transformation, and global operationsHow AI and automation are changing treasury workflowsBuilding centralized and technology-driven treasury teamsUsing AI-driven forecasting and variance analysis to improve efficiencyWhy treasury professionals must continuously learn and adaptThe future skills treasury professionals need to stay competitiveCreating cross-functional “positionless” treasury teamsWhy treasury is becoming more strategic within organizations You can connect with Bojan Belejkovski 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/

    46 min

  2. May 26

    How Treasury Professionals Build Careers Through Networking

    In this live panel discussion from TEXPO, senior treasury leaders, Meredith Vance, Emily Howell, and Bruce Perry share how networking, mentorship, intentional career moves, and continuous learning helped shape their paths from accidental entrants into treasury to leading global treasury organisations. Meet the Guests: Meredith Vance, Senior Vice President and Global Treasurer at NTT DataEmily Howell, Corporate Treasurer & Senior Director of Treasury & Risk at CopartBruce Perry, Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Gainwell Technologies Recorded live at TEXPO, this episode explores how treasury professionals can intentionally build rewarding and long-lasting careers in treasury leadership. The panel discusses their different career journeys into treasury, the importance of education and the CTP qualification, how mentorship and networking accelerate career progression, and why treasury remains one of the most relationship-driven areas of finance. The conversation also covers leadership, treasury technology, scaling global treasury organisations, navigating acquisitions and transformations, and how treasury professionals can continue developing their careers in a rapidly changing environment. Key topics discussed: How each panelist entered the treasury professionBuilding a treasury career intentionally versus “falling into” treasuryThe role of the CTP qualification and continuing educationWhy networking is critical for treasury career growthMentorship and developing future treasury leadersExpanding treasury skillsets through strategic career movesTreasury leadership during acquisitions, carve-outs, and transformationsBuilding global treasury organisations from the ground upSelecting treasury technology and treasury management systemsThe importance of relationships across treasury, banking, and the wider businessManaging treasury teams in remote and hybrid environmentsHow treasury professionals can become more comfortable networking and building industry connections --- 🎙️ 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/

    1h 2m

  3. May 19

    From Treasury Analyst to Healthcare Treasurer: Lessons in Leadership

    A treasury career isn’t built on technical skills alone - it’s shaped by storytelling, decision-making, and mastering complexity. In this episode, Tony (Phong) Vu, Treasurer of Broward Health, shares how these elements have defined his journey from treasury analyst to leading treasury in a complex healthcare environment. Tony (Phong) Vu is the Treasurer of Broward Health, with extensive experience across public sector treasury roles, including higher education. From Treasury Analyst to four-time Treasurer, he has built deep expertise in managing cash, investments, and debt while navigating complex stakeholder environments. In this episode, we explore his career journey from corporate finance to leading treasury in healthcare, highlighting the shift from specialization to broad leadership. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of strong fundamentals, along with how storytelling and data drive better decision-making. We also examine the differences between corporate and public sector treasury, the complexity of healthcare finance, and why curiosity and decision-making are critical skills in an increasingly AI-driven environment. What We Cover in This Episode: Transitioning from treasury analyst roles into senior leadership positionsMoving from corporate treasury into public sector and healthcareManaging cash, investments, and debt across large, complex organizationsBuilding and implementing internal banking and centralized investment structuresNavigating stakeholder management in decentralized institutionsThe complexity of tax-exempt debt and public financeDifferences between corporate “margin” focus and public sector “mission” focusUsing dashboards and data to improve cash visibility and decision-makingSimplifying treasury processes by returning to first principlesThe evolving role of treasury with technology and AIThe importance of storytelling in explaining treasury to stakeholders You can connect with Tony (Phong) Vu 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/

    39 min

  4. May 12

    Building Global Treasury Impact Through Data and Analytics

    Building global treasury impact requires more than technical skills - it demands data-driven insight, strong relationships, and the ability to influence across the business. This week’s guest is Takachida Kuhudzai, Head of Treasury at Avon. With a career spanning banking, corporate treasury, and global leadership roles, he has developed deep expertise in analytics, working capital optimisation, and navigating complex international markets. In this episode, Takachida Kuhudzai, Head of Treasury at Avon shares his journey from starting in banking to leading global treasury functions. He reflects on how early experience in FX trading shaped his ability to operate in fast-moving environments, and how transitioning into corporate treasury gave him a broader understanding of how businesses operate. A key highlight is his work in building a global working capital analytics platform, which became a central tool for decision-making and helped unlock significant cash flow across the organisation. He also discusses the importance of stakeholder relationships, tailoring treasury strategies to different markets, and managing complexity in volatile environments. The episode also explores his current role at Avon, where he has been instrumental in transforming treasury operations and supporting the company’s transition to private equity ownership. What We Cover in This Episode: Career journey from banking into corporate treasuryExperience in FX trading and fast-paced financial marketsTransition to corporate treasury and understanding business operationsBuilding and scaling a global working capital analytics platformUsing data to unlock cash flow and drive decision-makingStakeholder management and influencing across global teamsAdapting treasury strategies to local market constraintsManaging volatility and risk in emerging marketsLeading treasury transformation during organisational change at AvonThe role of technology and data in the future of treasuryDeveloping leadership, communication, and influence You can connect with Takachida Kuhudza 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/

    38 min

  5. May 5

    How Treasurers Move from Operational Roles to Strategic Impact

    Most treasury careers don’t follow a plan - they evolve through unexpected opportunities, bold decisions, and continuous reinvention. Recorded LIVE from our Treasury Career Corner event in New York, this episode brings together three senior treasury leaders - Bob Kane, Deepali Chawla, and Keith Gaub to share how their careers evolved from chance beginnings into strategic leadership roles. In this LIVE session in New York, three experienced treasury leaders share how their careers evolved - often unexpectedly - into senior strategic roles. From accidental entries into treasury to leading global teams and influencing enterprise decisions, the discussion explores how treasury has shifted from an operational function to a critical strategic partner. Meet the Guests: Bob Kane (Vice President, Corporate Treasurer at Neptune Retail Solutions) - transitioned from FP&A and finance roles into treasury, building expertise through experience and professional networks.Deepali Chawla (Chief Treasury Officer at Moody’s Corporation) - began in finance operations before moving into treasury, progressing through global roles and leadership positions across multiple organisations.Keith Gaub (Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Bristol-Myers Squibb) - started in banking and moved into corporate treasury, where he helped build treasury functions and lead major capital markets activities. The panel highlights the importance of adaptability, internal and external relationship management, and maintaining a forward-looking mindset in a rapidly changing environment shaped by technology, AI, and global business dynamics. Key topics discussed: Non-linear treasury career paths: Careers shaped by chance rather than structured planningFrom operations to strategy: Treasury evolving into a key driver of enterprise decision-makingLearning through experience: On-the-job development as a core driver of career growthEnterprise mindset and internal influence: Building cross-functional relationships and business understandingManaging banking relationships: Using transparency and communication to balance partnerships and outcomesLeading global teams: Driving ownership and alignment across regions in a hybrid environmentAI and technology in treasury: Embracing innovation while maintaining control and judgmentCareer progression strategies: Leveraging networking, visibility and intentional career planningExecution and credibility: Delivering consistently and producing decision-grade outputs --- 🎙️ 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/

    1h 4m

  6. Apr 28

    How Innovation and Automation Transformed Treasury at a Leading University

    How do you transform a treasury function from manual processes into an AI-powered, automation-driven strategic partner? In this episode, we’re joined by Karen Kearney, Treasurer at Stanford University. She leads treasury across one of the world’s most complex and innovative institutions, overseeing areas including capital markets, cash management, and financial strategy within a large, mission-driven environment. On the episode Karen Kearney, Treasurer at Stanford University shares her unconventional journey into treasury, from starting in audit to exploring a career in the culinary world before returning to finance and ultimately leading treasury at Stanford. The conversation dives into how treasury can evolve into a strategic function through innovation, automation, and collaboration. Karen explains how her team implemented predictive cash forecasting, automated complex processes, and developed in-house solutions that outperform market offerings. She also discusses the unique challenges of operating in a nonprofit, consensus-driven environment, the importance of institutional understanding, and how AI will shape the future of treasury. What We Cover in This Episode: Transitioning from audit to treasury through a non-linear career pathThe complexity of managing finances in a large research universityDifferences between corporate and nonprofit treasury environmentsDriving transformation through automation and process optimisationManaging a multi-billion-dollar debt portfolio and internal banking structureCreating a scalable merchant services solution and winning a major industry awardThe role of innovation and Silicon Valley influence on treasury strategyElevating treasury as a strategic partner within an organisationThe growing importance of AI, data quality, and upskilling in financeFuture skills required for treasury professionalsCareer advice: embracing opportunities and continuous learning You can connect with Karen Kearney 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/

    37 min

  7. Apr 21

    How to Build a Treasury Function and Drive Strategic Value

    Building a treasury function from scratch is only the beginning - turning it into a strategic engine is where the real impact happens. This week, we welcome back Ben Loper, Senior Vice President & Corporate Treasurer at Hilton Grand Vacations. A returning guest to the podcast, Ben joins us for an update episode, sharing how his role and treasury itself has evolved since his first appearance, now overseeing a multi-billion-dollar financing business alongside treasury operations. In this follow-up conversation, Ben Loper, now Senior Vice President & Corporate Treasurer at Hilton Grand Vacations walks through his journey from banking and equity research into corporate treasury, and how he helped build a treasury function from scratch within a newly independent company. He shares how treasury has evolved from a back-office function into a strategic partner in capital allocation, risk management, and growth, and reflects on the realities of scaling teams, navigating acquisitions, and operating in an increasingly complex global environment. The discussion also explores the future of treasury, including technology, payments, remote working challenges, and why treasury professionals must think beyond operations to deliver real business value. Key topics discussed: Transitioning from banking and equity research into corporate treasuryBuilding a treasury function from scratch in a newly spun-out companyScaling treasury through acquisitions and rapid business growthThe role of treasury in capital allocation and strategic decision-makingHow banking experience translates into corporate treasury successThe shift from operational treasury to strategic treasury leadershipNavigating post-pandemic challenges, including inflation and market uncertaintyThe growing importance of payments, customer experience, and technology in treasuryRemote working challenges and training the next generation of treasury professionalsThe evolving role of certifications and experience in hiring treasury talent You can connect with Ben Loper on LinkedIn or for more info check out www.benrloper.com. --- 🎙️ 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/

    1h 6m

  8. Apr 14

    Preparing a Company for IPO: The Treasurer’s Critical Role

    What does it really take to prepare a company for IPO - and why should treasury be involved far earlier than most expect? In this episode, Stef Layne, a three-time IPO leader, shares how treasury plays a critical role in shaping IPO readiness, strengthening cash discipline, and building financial resilience. In this episode, we’re joined by Stef Layne, a finance executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth, global technology companies through IPOs, rapid scale, and transformation. A proven partner to CEOs and executive teams, Stef brings deep expertise across capital strategy, liquidity management, FP&A, global operations, and risk management. As a three-time IPO leader, she is known for bringing structure to ambiguity, building high-performing teams, and aligning finance strategy with business outcomes. This conversation dives into the evolving role of treasury in the IPO journey, highlighting why early involvement is essential for success. The discussion covers how treasury supports liquidity planning, establishes financial discipline across organisations, and manages banking relationships during periods of uncertainty. We also explores the importance of embedding cash awareness across teams and ensuring that financial decisions align with long-term business objectives - both before and after going public. What We Cover in This Episode: The role of treasury in preparing a company for IPOWhy treasury should be involved earlier in the IPO processBuilding and maintaining strong liquidity positionsThe importance of free cash flow awareness across the organisationEstablishing financial discipline before and after going publicManaging banking relationships and counterparty riskNavigating periods of financial uncertainty and cash riskTreasury’s role in supporting strategic decision-makingAligning treasury operations with broader business goals You can connect with Stef Layne 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 Free Guide: Treasury Career Accelerator (Inspired by Stef Layne) In this episode, Stef Layne shares how she made cash visible across the business, her “yo free cash flow” approach. We’ve created a short, practical guide to help you do the same, move from reporting cash to influencing decisions. Download it here: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Treasury-Protection-Guide.pdf

    37 min
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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 - 2026
  • Episodes
    437
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Mike Richards
  • Show Website
    The Treasury Career Corner

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