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. 5D AGO

    Fix the Now, Plan for Next: Scaling a Treasury Function at Toast

    What does it really take to build a treasury function from the ground up in a fast-moving tech company? And why is the mindset of “Fix the Now, Plan for Next” a game-changer for treasury leaders navigating scale and uncertainty? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Scott, Senior Director of Treasury at Toast, whose impressive resume spans industry giants like Dell, HomeAway, Expedia, Dropbox, and Fastly. Michael Scott is the Senior Director of Treasury at Toast where he leads global liquidity, capital markets, investments, and risk management. He’s built his career around scaling treasury functions, strengthening financial resilience, and advancing automation across fast-growing technology companies. Before joining Toast, Michael led treasury teams at Dropbox, Fastly, Expedia, and Dell. His story is a masterclass in building, scaling, and future-proofing treasury teams that don’t just survive - but thrive - through rapid change and disruption. In this conversation, Michael walks us through his approach to starting up treasury from scratch, shares how he led Expedia’s treasury response to the COVID-19 crisis, and explains how those lessons are shaping his leadership at Toast today. What We Cover in This Episode: Michael’s unconventional entry into finance from a career in radio and mediaHow his MBA experience clarified his path into corporate treasuryLessons from Dell’s treasury team and its emphasis on mentorship and rotationBuilding a treasury function from the ground upHow Michael led the treasury response to COVID-19 at Expedia, helping raise $4B in capitalTransitioning to Dropbox and leading a cost-saving transformation projectWhy Toast’s growth stage required hiring for scale and embedding a strategic mindsetHow Michael assesses treasury talent and builds high-performing teamsHis approach to implementing treasury technology and evaluating TMS platformsThe leadership shift from being a hands-on doer to managing parallel transformation streamsMichael’s advice for junior finance professionals entering the treasury world You can connect with Michael Scott 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....

    43 min

  2. JAN 27

    What It Takes to Run Treasury for One of the World’s Most Acquisitive Manufacturers

    What does it take to lead treasury at a global manufacturing powerhouse known for constant expansion? In this episode, we uncover the operational discipline, strategic thinking, and career moves that shaped Bert Jameson’s path to becoming Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. Bert Jameson is the Vice President and Corporate Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. With a career that spans high-impact roles at Cargill, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Winnebago, Bert has built treasury functions from scratch, led billion-dollar bond issuances, and helped guide complex M&A transactions - all while staying grounded in the fundamentals of financial leadership. In this conversation, Bert walks through his journey from accounting and tax into the world of treasury, sharing how key career moves, mentorship, and adaptability shaped his rise to leadership. He reveals how treasury operates at the heart of business growth and explains the systems and mindset that allow him to support global operations and fast-paced corporate development. What We Cover in This Episode: How Bert pivoted from tax to treasury through initiative and educationThe skillsets he developed on Cargill’s corporate treasury advisory teamEarly exposure to valuations, deal structuring, and bond issuanceMoving from big food and hospitality brands into cyclical manufacturingBuilding a treasury function from the ground up at Buffalo Wild WingsSupporting global operations through a scalable treasury playbookThe role of treasury in M&A - from pre-close due diligence to post-close integrationBert’s “Three Pillars of Treasury” frameworkThe cautious role AI is beginning to play in cash forecasting and operationsThe importance of being a mentor and strategic career planner You can connect with Bert Jameson 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...

    40 min

  3. JAN 20

    Lessons From a 25-Year Treasury Career: How Transparency Turns Relationships Into Partnerships

    What turns a good treasury professional into a great one? According to Daniel Perez, it’s not just technical skill - it’s transparency, trust, and never settling for the status quo. In this episode, he shares what he's learned over a 25-year journey through retail, insurance, and healthcare, revealing how to build a resilient career and a truly strategic treasury function. This week’s guest is Daniel Perez, Senior Director of Treasury at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. With a treasury career spanning over two decades and three major industries - retail, insurance, and healthcare - Daniel offers an insider’s perspective on how to grow your treasury expertise, lead high-performing teams, and drive meaningful partnerships both inside and outside your organization. Whether you're early in your treasury career or preparing for a senior leadership role, this episode offers a roadmap for long-term success. Daniel shares hard-earned lessons on navigating industry changes, leading through transition, and transforming treasury into a strategic partner within the business. What We Cover in This Episode: Daniel’s unconventional entry into treasury - and why he never looked backThe differences (and similarities) in treasury across retail, insurance, and healthcareHow to transition from contributor to decision-makerBuilding internal partnerships: why treasury is more than numbersWhy transparency is the foundation of long-term banking relationshipsThe role of systems and operations in future-proofing treasuryHow Daniel navigated leadership succession and team-building at HorizonThe growing importance of strategic thinking and systemic processesThoughts on AI, fraud prevention, and digital treasury transformationWhy every treasury pro should advocate for themselves — and how to do it You can connect with Daniel Perez on LinkedIn. Other episodes mentioned: Keith Gaub - https://treasuryrecruitment.com/podcast/ep-389-from-banking-to-treasury-the-career-move-that-seemed-like-a-step-back-but-it-wasnt/Sandra Ramos Alves - https://treasuryrecruitment.com/podcast/ep-346-how-to-build-a-successful-treasury-team-with-sandra-ramos-alves/li...

    43 min

  4. JAN 13

    How Haleon Built a World-Class Treasury Function from Scratch During a Major Spin-Off

    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, a global consumer health company with trusted brands used by consumers worldwide. Tom has built his career across audit, investment banking, and corporate treasury roles at large multinational organisations, giving him a unique perspective on risk management, capital markets, and leadership in complex environments. In this conversation, Tom shares the behind-the-scenes reality of separating a major consumer health business from its parent company and creating a standalone treasury function from the ground up. He reflects on how his career experiences prepared him for the role, why strategic clarity mattered more than speed, and how recruitment, culture, and collaboration were critical to navigating change. The episode offers a candid look at what it really takes to build a modern treasury team that can support long-term business objectives. What We Cover in This Episode: How Tom’s early career in audit and banking shaped his approach to treasury.Why returning from banking to corporate treasury was a pivotal career move.The challenges of managing FX risk in emerging markets.How treasury can create real business value through risk management and capital structure decisions.What it takes to build a treasury function for a newly independent business.How to recruit and structure a treasury team during periods of significant change.Why adaptability and comfort with uncertainty are critical traits in treasury professionals.The importance of internal relationships and trust across finance and the wider business.How treasury’s role has evolved into a more strategic business partner.Practical lessons for treasury professionals at all stages of their careers. You can connect with Tom Gilliam 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....

    42 min

  5. JAN 6

    Scaling Treasury From Startup to Multinational: Insights From Zalando to Lufthansa

    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 his dynamic career evolution, offering listeners a rare look into the inner workings of treasury leadership across vastly different corporate environments. From his early days in hospitality and banking, to navigating treasury transformation at Sara Lee and scaling up operations at Zalando, Edwin shares the key moments that shaped his strategic mindset. Now at Lufthansa, he unpacks the challenges of managing global FX risk, massive capital investments, and leading highly specialized teams. What We Cover in This Episode: How Edwin transitioned from hospitality and banking into corporate treasuryLessons learned building treasury functions across Europe and North AmericaLeading treasury through corporate transformations and spin-offs at Sara LeeManaging pension plans and financial risk during market downturnsTaking treasury global at EVRAZ and overseeing teams of 30+ peopleWhat it’s like leading treasury at Zalando during hyper-growthThe shift from Zalando to Lufthansa and adapting to a much larger scaleHow treasury at Lufthansa deals with fuel price volatility, FX, and interest rate riskThe importance of cross-functional leadership and humility in high-expertise teamsHow technology and AI are reshaping treasury - opportunities and risksEdwin’s advice on managing teams with more experience than yourselfWhy senior treasury professionals need to rethink what an FTE means in the age of AI Whether you're a seasoned treasury professional or an aspiring leader, Edwin’s journey offers practical lessons on growth, resilience, and staying future-ready in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. You can connect with Edwin Koopmans 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....

    59 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    How to Lead Global Treasury Teams Across Cultures and Borders at Computershare

    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 at Computershare. With a 25 year career that has spanned top financial institutions like PwC, JP Morgan, and HSBC across the US, UK, and Asia, Mike brings deep expertise in building and leading global treasury functions. At Computershare, he has spearheaded a major treasury transformation, helping the company navigate explosive growth and increasing complexity. This episode delivers a masterclass in global treasury leadership. Mike Larsen shares firsthand lessons from building and leading treasury teams across the US, Europe, and Asia - adapting to cultural nuances, managing multi-billion-dollar portfolios, and transforming operations through technology. What We Cover in This Episode: Mike’s global career journey through San Francisco, New York, London, and Hong KongThe critical role of mentorship and networking in treasury career developmentThe evolution of Computershare’s treasury function and managing $80+ billion in client assetsHow to adapt leadership style across cultural contexts and global teamsThe importance of control frameworks, cash forecasting, and risk assessment in modern treasuryLessons learned from crises: treasury’s role in resilience and transformationAdvice for aspiring treasury professionals on taking career risks and building influence Whether you're a rising treasury professional or a seasoned leader, this episode offers practical strategies and mindset shifts to elevate your impact in an increasingly complex financial world. You can connect with Mike Larsen 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

    43 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    How Two Treasury Leaders Partnered with Their Businesses and Earned Treasury a Seat at the Table

    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 its traditional operational boundaries. Our guests this week bring a rare blend of technical mastery and real-world leadership experience, offering practical strategies for anyone looking to elevate treasury’s impact in their business. It’s a powerful conversation about influence, transformation, and the future of treasury leadership. Meet the Guests: Engin Dorttepe, Director of Global Cash Management at SABIC Ayca Arisoy-Kilic, Treasurer & Global Head at Bunge Tune in to hear honest stories, leadership insights, and actionable advice straight from the frontlines of global treasury. What We Cover in This Episode: Transitioning from banking into corporate treasury - and why each guest made the leapHow to get treasury invited to the decision-making tableLeading global treasury teams across cultures and time zonesSelling the value of treasury to the wider businessLessons in managing liquidity, transformation, and internal buy-inThe role of data, technology, and macroeconomic awareness in modern treasuryBuilding influence through soft skills: empathy, communication, and cultural awarenessReal-life challenges and wins - from cash repatriation to systems implementationWhy soft skills and strategic thinking are just as critical as technical knowledge ---- 🎙️ 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 a href="https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    58 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    How Three Treasury Leaders Navigated Career Pivots and Global Moves

    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 textbooks. Meet the Guests: Brendan Boucher, Group Treasurer at Compass Group PLC Catherine Porter, Head of Treasury at ArupAdam Richford, Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew These three senior treasury leaders reveal candid insights into their career journeys - from accidental beginnings in the profession to leading treasury functions at globally recognised companies. They open up about the highs and lows of relocating internationally, rebuilding teams from the ground up, and steering organisations through mergers, crises, and major transformation. Their stories offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to succeed and stay relevant in the ever-evolving world of corporate treasury. What We Cover in This Episode: How each guest entered the treasury profession - some by accident, others by designNavigating international moves: Brendan’s roles in Vienna and Dubai, Catherine’s return to the UK, Adam’s transition from turnaround finance to global treasuryBuilding and rebuilding treasury teams from the ground upThe importance of adaptability, grit, and learning through challengeLessons from leading treasury functions during the COVID-19 crisisWhy automation isn’t a magic fix - and what treasury leaders should do firstCareer advice for aspiring treasury professionals: education, curiosity, and staying strategicReal talk on leadership: empowering teams, letting go of control, and managing upThe impact of strong processes, cross-functional collaboration, and thoughtful use of tech ---- 🎙️ 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...

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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
    420
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Mike Richards
  • Show Website
    The Treasury Career Corner

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