The Treasury Career Corner Mike Richards

Do you need to leave your role in order for your career in treasury to flourish?   
Dennis Baljeu, Executive Director, Treasury at Vanderlande, joins The Treasury Career Corner this week to discuss why it’s OK to stay in one role long enough to master your craft. 
Plus, he takes us through his career, shares his views on technology and automation and leaves some excellent advice for young treasurers. 
Dennis began his career as an intern with ASML before taking on roles in SAP Implementation and later becoming Treasury Manager and Senior Manager, Corporate Financial Risk and Cash Management. 
He joined Vlisco Group as Corporate Treasurer before taking his current role as Executive Director, Treasury, at Vanderlande in February 2016. 
Dennis has Business Economics degrees from the HZ University of Applied Sciences and Tilburg University. He became a Registered Treasurer at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 
On the podcast we discussed… 
The early stages of Dennis’ career Why it’s OK to stay in a role for a long time Growing a small treasury team in his first company Leveraging automation and technology in treasury Finding balance during hybrid working Why it’s important to have fun in treasury 
You can connect with Dennis Baljeu on LinkedIn. 
Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  
Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! 
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If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

The world has changed in the past three years and, with that, comes changes within the treasury profession that will shape the future of the industry.
Our guest on this episode is Richard Bostock, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at C-Innovation.
However, we’re ringing the changes. CEO, founder and host of The Treasury Career Corner, Mike Richards, is in the hot seat for part of the show, as he and Richard lead an open conversation about how the treasury recruitment landscape has changed over the past few years.
They discuss the pandemic and how it has changed treasury recruitment for good, making predictions and preparing for the future and the fast-moving world of Fintech.
Richard previously appeared on the show back in episode 65, How the Treasury Recruitment Industry Has Changed Over 20 Years: Mike Richards in Conversation with Richard Bostock.
Richard began his career as a Cash Manager & Treasury Analyst at UPS, working in the U.K., France and Bulgaria. He then moved on to become a Business Consultant at Wallstreet Systems, Senior Consultant at Accenture and Consultant & Project Manager at Santander.
He took a position in France as Program Manager for BNP Paribas before returning to the U.K., providing professional services to banking clients as the owner of PERYN LTD.
In Switzerland, he became Project Manager with STOXX Ltd before freelancing in 2016.
Since 2016, Richard has worked for Swiss Re, UBS, Credit Suisse and Skyguide.
Richard is currently Head of Partnerships & Business Development at C-Innovation.
He has a BEng in Civil Engineering from the University of Southampton and an MSc in Market & Corporate Finance from IAE France.
On the podcast we discussed…
What Richard has been doing since his last appearance on the showHow COVID shapes treasury recruitment in 2023Balancing remote and onsite workingWhy ‘preparedness’ is key to success in treasury and treasury recruitmentThe rise of FintechMaking time for side projects
You can connect with Mike Richards and Richard Bostock on LinkedIn.
Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?
Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!
If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!
If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

This week’s guest has travelled a long and winding road to his current treasury role, fulfilling a variety of positions and picking up invaluable experience along the way.
On episode 257, we revisit a 2019 release of The Treasury Career Corner with Roger Aguilar, now Treasurer at EZCORP.
Roger explains how he began his career in banking and embarked on a cross-country journey across many industries in a variety of treasury positions.
Plus, he takes us back to when he de-risked the currency exposure in various jobs, compares his roles across Mexico, the States and the UK and provides top tips and priorities for treasurers in 2023.
Roger began his career as Director of Corporate Banking and Project Finance with BBVA in 1995 where he remained for 11 years.
He then began a multi-regional role with Merck as LATAM and EMEA Senior Manager of Treasury, automating and centralising the order-to-cash process in the SSC in Dublin.
Roger then worked as Treasury Director for Jabil before becoming Senior Director – Assistant Treasurer at CEVA Logistics in 2014.
Following a year-long stint as Senior Manager – Treasury Advisory Services at Deloitte, Roger became an Assistant Treasurer at Oceaneering, Treasurer at Wellborne Integrity Solutions and Head of Treasury Transformation in the US for Redbridge Debt & Treasury Advisory.
Roger is currently Treasurer at EZCORP.
He acquired a BE in Industrial Engineering with Honours from Tecnológico de Monterrey and later, a Finance MBA at Universitat de Barcelona.
On the podcast we discussed…
His routes in bankingDe-risking the currency exposure in multiple rolesHis time in Mexico, the U.S. and the U.K.The difference in treasury roles in different industriesRoger’s views on the future of treasuryHis moves since his 2019 appearance on the podcastAdvice for treasurers in 2023
You can connect with Roger Aguilar on LinkedIn.
Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?
Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!
If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!
If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

It’s always interesting to hear how treasury leaders entered the industry. Some had their sights set on treasury from a young age and others take long and winding paths to get there. 
Today’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner has been involved in treasury since the start of his career but his roles have changed significantly over the years. 
Dennis Morais, Global Treasury Director at GameStop, joins episode 256 to take us through his journey into treasury, circumventing bumps in the road throughout his career and what his role entails at GameStop. 
Plus, he provides a helpful piece of advice for treasurers. 
Dennis’ career began in risk management when he began as Treasury Risk Analyst at Whirlpool in 2001. He filled many roles at Whirlpool, such as Global Risk Manager and Finance Manager at Whirlpool Corporation before concluding his time there as Treasury Manager in 2013. 
He then made the move to the States, joining CIT as Vice President of Treasury and later ProSight Specialty Insurance as Treasury Director. 
Dennis was Director of Treasury at The Children’s Place from 2019 until 2021 when he joined GameStop in his current role as Global Treasury Director. 
He earned MBAs at Universidade Paulista and Fundação Getulio Vargas in his native Brazil. 
Dennis is a Certified Treasury Professional with extensive knowledge of the treasury, risk management and finance function with diverse international market experience in retail, manufacturing, financial services and private, founder-led corporations. He is a strong leader with an active role in developing and implementing cash management, debt and liquidity strategies, insurance and financial risk management strategies. 
On the podcast we discussed… 
His routes into the industry His education background Moving from Brazil to the States Technology in treasury How Dennis overhauled a full treasury function Why community is important in treasury 
You can connect with Dennis Morais on LinkedIn. 
Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  
Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! 
If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  
If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

In this monthly special episode, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflect back on the month just gone and what’s to come. 
On the podcast he discusses…
Recap of last month's podcast episodes: 
Ep. 252 – Interview with Baris Gokalp, Director of Treasury at Sisecam, about the benefits of sharing knowledge and networking with like-minded professionalsEp. 253 – Interview Chris Corner, Head of Treasury at Kingfisher plc about embracing challenges and changes and why you should use them as learning opportunitiesEp. 254 – Interview with Adam Richford, Director of Treasury & Investor Relations at Renewi plc,  discussing the invaluable skills treasury leaders are looking for when recruitingEp. 256 – Interview with Dennis Morais, Director, Global Treasury at GameStop Inc, discussing his journey from risk management for treasury
Upcoming podcast episodes in March:
Interview with Roger Aguilar, Treasurer at EZCORPInterview with Richard Bostock, Head of Partnerships & Business Development at C-InnovationInterview with Dennis Baljeu, Executive Director Treasury at VanderlandeInterview with Kai Bremer, Director of Treasury at AUTODOC
Listeners are invited to be on the show as guests themselves or suggest interesting people to feature.
Segment on conferences and webinars Mike will be speaking at including Treasury Career Corner Live in London, Windy City Summit in Chicago, TMANY in New York, and EuroFinance in Barcelona.
Mike discusses the NCTMA virtual session he will be hosting about hybrid working and salaries.
Mike discusses the upcoming AFP webinar session he will be hosting with Lee Anne Perkins and Joel Campbell.
You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn.
To sign up for the Treasury Career Corner Live event in London: click here
Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!
If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!
If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

There are certain skills and traits that are always going to have top priority, but what are treasury leaders looking for in the next crop of professionals? 
Today, we revisit episode 33 for a re-run episode with Adam Richford, Director of Treasury & Investor Relations at Renewi plc.  
When Adam last joined the show, we discussed his journey into the industry, work/life balance, automation and his treasury recruitment processes. 
As Adam re-joins, we look at how his role has changed since COVID and the benefits of networking, plus Adam provides more invaluable advice for budding Group Treasurers. 
Adam joined Renewi, Europe’s leading Recycler, in 2016. Renewi is a key actor in the creation of the circular economy. It processes 12m tonnes of waste a year, diverting an industry leading 67% of these materials to recycling and avoiding 3m tonnes of carbon as a result.   
Back in 2016, he financed the €0.5B Class 1 reverse takeover of the closest competitor, which included a rights issue, placing, and underwritten bank financing.   
Over the 7 years since then Adam and the team have created an award-winning centralised treasury function and been at the forefront of green and sustainable finance.   
Since 2019, Adam has extended beyond the treasury function by focusing on leading investor relations in addition to Treasury and Insurance.  This has included a secondary listing in Amsterdam in 2020, an increase in sell side coverage from 3 equity analysts to 9, additional sustainability-focused investors joining the register and a share price increase from 180p to 850p. 
Prior to Renewi, Adam spent two years at Gala Coral Group, managing a high yield debt structure transaction towards the reverse takeover of Ladbrokes plc.   
He spent the previous 9 years leading the treasury activities of GE Real Estate Europe, supporting over 20 billion dollars of M&A transactions.  
Adam began his career with EY, helping to build the turnaround and working capital management practice before joining the telco Energis, followed by a stint at a Private Equity Firm, Kelso Place Asset Management. 
Adam left Durham University with a BA in Economics in 1997 before gaining an FCA in Chartered Accountancy in 2000. He later embarked on a number of ACT qualifications. 
On the podcast we discussed… 
Adam’s previous job roles and what they entailed What initially attracted Adam to treasury The structure of the treasury team at GE Capital Finding work/life balance while studying for the MCT How the structure of treasury has changed and adapted since Adam first joined The existing role that automation plays within the treasury industry Adam’s ethos behind treasury recruitment Challenges that Adam has faced in his current role as Group Treasurer at Renewi plc The benefits of networking How to manage a treasury team remotely and COVID challenges What he looks for when recruiting Advice for someone who aspires to become a Group Treasurer 
You can connect with Adam Richford on LinkedIn. 
Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  
Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, a...