The Treasury Career Corner

Mike Richards joined the ACT Annual Conference 2026 in Liverpool for the roundtable session “Treasury Talent: Skills for the Future”, held in May 2026.

This session explored the future skills treasury professionals will need as AI and automation take on more routine and analytical work.

Together, the panel discussed how treasury roles are changing, where human judgement still matters, whether teams may become leaner and more strategic, and what hiring managers should be looking for when building future treasury teams.

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AI is reshaping how treasury professionals analyse information, manage workloads and make decisions.

In this episode, Manoj Panda, Vice President and Treasurer at Bausch + Lomb, draws on more than 20 years of global finance and treasury leadership experience to explain why the greatest risk may not be AI replacing treasury professionals, but AI-enabled colleagues outperforming those who fail to adapt.

Manoj Panda has extensive experience leading capital markets, IPO execution, debt financing, FX risk management and global treasury operations for Fortune 500 and public companies. In his current role as Vice President and Treasurer at Bausch + Lomb...

Cash forecasting has transformed dramatically as treasury has moved from manual processes and spreadsheets to automation, APIs and AI.

But for Kim Kelly-Lippert, accurate forecasting still depends on something technology cannot replace: business understanding, strong relationships and human judgement.

Kim Kelly-Lippert is Manager, Treasury Operations at American Honda Motor Company, Inc. In this episode, she shares her perspective on cash forecasting, treasury leadership, technology, team development and the importance of building strong relationships across the business.

Kim joins the show to discuss how treasury continues to evolve and why professionals need to evolve...

AI may be dominating the technology conversation, but delivering real value in treasury requires much more than adopting the latest tools.

Felix Meyer, Treasury Technology and IS Head at ABB Capital AG, returns to the show to explore why strong data, fit-for-purpose systems, cybersecurity awareness, effective project management and specialist knowledge are all essential to successful technology transformation.

Felix Meyer works as Treasury Technology and IS Head at ABB Capital AG, the in-house treasury and corporate finance centre of the ABB Group.

In his role, Felix oversees key treasury applications, reviews ABB’s in...

Luke Maclean, Senior Global Treasury Director at CBRE, joins this episode to explore why the future of treasury belongs to people who use AI, not people who fear it.

From automating repetitive work to leading global teams with trust, curiosity, and clarity, Luke shares how treasury professionals can stay valuable in a fast-changing world.

In this episode Mike is joined by Luke Maclean, Senior Global Treasury Director at CBRE.

Luke leads a global treasury function across multiple regions, with teams in Singapore, London, Latin America, and North America. His role covers regional treasury...

Treasury is evolving fast - and the leaders who succeed today are the ones who can bridge strategy, technology, risk, and business partnership.

In this returning guest episode, Karen Van den Driessche, former Vice President, Group Treasurer and Head of Tax at LIPTON Teas and Infusions, shares how treasury professionals can move beyond operational responsibilities to become trusted advisors across the organisation.

Karen Van den Driessche returns to the podcast to discuss the next chapter of her career journey since first appearing on the show several years ago. As the former Vice President and Group...

Treasury and tax are often treated as separate functions, but when capital, cash, risk, debt, and business strategy are all connected, working in silos can create costly problems.

In this episode, we chat with Robert Westreich, Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer at Newell Brands and explore why modern treasury leaders need curiosity, cross-functional awareness, and strong communication to make better decisions for the business.

Robert currently serves as Senior Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Tax Officer of Newell Brands, where he leads the company’s global tax, treasury, and global business services or...

Treasury technology is moving fast, but the real value comes from knowing what problem you are trying to solve before choosing the system, tool, or innovation to help you solve it.

In this returning guest episode, host Mike Richards welcomes back Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis.

On this week’s podcast we welcome back Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis, for an update on her treasury transformation journey. Having joined the show previously, Séverine returns to share what has changed over the past few yea...

Treasury is no longer a quiet back-office function that only gets noticed when cash runs short.

In this live Treasury Career Corner panel, three senior treasury leaders explain how trust, relationships, commercial understanding, and curiosity are what truly help treasury earn influence across the business.

Meet the Guests:

In this live recorded episode from our Treasury Career Corner event in London, host Mike Richards is joined by:

What does it really take to step into a Group Treasurer role?

In this episode, Kate Randall, Group Treasurer at Balfour Beatty plc shares why treasury leadership is about far more than technical knowledge, covering confidence, decision-making, stakeholder management, bank relationships, AI and the importance of staying curious throughout your career.

Kate Randall is Group Treasurer at Balfour Beatty plc, a leading international infrastructure group operating across the UK, US and Hong Kong.

On this episode Kate shares how she found her way into treasury after an early career in finance, and how...

In a profession defined by uncertainty, the treasury leaders who thrive are the ones who never stop learning.

In this live Treasury Career Corner panel discussion from our Amsterdam event, three experienced treasury leaders explore why curiosity, continuous learning, networking, and understanding the wider business are the skills that drive long-term success in treasury.

Meet the Guests:

Recorded live in Amsterdam, this Treasury Career Corner panel brings together three senior treasury professionals t...

What separates good treasury careers from great ones?

According to this panel of treasury leaders, it often comes down to curiosity, reliability, and a willingness to say yes to opportunities before you feel completely ready.

This special live episode from our Dublin event features a panel of experienced treasury professionals sharing their career journeys, leadership lessons, and views on the future of the profession.

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Recorded live at the Kyriba Live in Las Vegas, this episode features Sabrina Janulis, Benjamin Seal, and Brian Gittelman sharing honest insights into treasury careers, leadership, networking, treasury transformation, and the skills needed to build long-term career growth in the profession.

Here's the YouTube video of the session - https://youtu.be/YeNOj70MZMg

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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...

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.

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Recorded live at TEXPO, this episode explores how treasury professionals can intentionally build rewarding and long-lasting careers in treasury 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 expl...

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 ab...

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 de...

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.

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...

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...

Leading treasury across multiple industries requires more than technical expertise - it demands adaptability, broad experience, and a forward-looking mindset.

In this episode, Garima Thakur, Global Treasurer and Risk Leader at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) shares insights from building a treasury career spanning finance, technology, consumer products, sports, and entertainment.

Garima Thakur is Global Treasurer and Risk Leader at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), where she oversees treasury, liquidity management, and financial risk. She brings extensive treasury leadership experience across multiple industries, including financial services, technology, consumer products, and entertainment.

On the show Garima...

Global treasury leaders are operating in one of the most complex financial environments in decades. Volatility, evolving risks, and growing strategic expectations mean treasury must balance liquidity, risk management, and long-term value creation more carefully than ever.

In this episode, Deepali Chawla, Chief Treasury Officer shares how she navigates these challenges while leading the global treasury function at Moody’s Corporation.

Deepali Chawla is the Chief Treasury Officer at Moody’s Corporation, where she leads the company’s global treasury function. She brings extensive experience in treasury strategy, financial risk management, and liquidity oversight, along with a...

What does it take for a treasurer to earn - and protect - credibility with boards, rating agencies, and banking partners during billion-dollar transactions?

In this episode, we explore how treasury leaders like Stephen Kaufhold, Vice President & Treasurer at Incyte, build trust when the stakes are highest.

Stephen Kaufhold returns to the show, now serving as Vice President & Treasurer at Incyte. When he last appeared, he was SVP & Treasurer at Allergan, leading treasury through significant capital markets activity and transformation. Since then, he has continued to navigate change at scale, bringing experience across financial services...

What does it really take to build a global, state-of-the-art corporate treasury from the ground up - and then lead it through a global pandemic, digital transformation, and the rise of AI?

In this returning guest episode, Julien Muet, Head of Corporate Finance & Treasury at TÜV Rheinland Group, shares how he built and transformed a global treasury function - and what seven years of leadership, crisis management, and modernization have taught him.

Julien Muet leads the global corporate finance and treasury function at TÜV Rheinland Group, a multinational testing, inspection and certification organization op...

Bringing order to financial chaos requires more than policies and processes.

In this episode, Ritu Narula, SVP Finance and Treasurer at Hilco Global, shares how she has built centralized, high-performing treasury and finance teams across geographies and cultures by focusing on what actually works in decentralized organizations.

Ritu Narula is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Hilco Global, a global financial services firm specializing in asset valuation, advisory, and monetization. With over 20 years of experience, including 18 years at Stericycle, Ritu has led treasury transformations across diverse sectors and geographies. From scaling global...

What does it take to lead treasury during a once-in-a-generation investment cycle?

In this episode, we chat with Andrew Binnie, Group Treasurer at SSE plc and uncover how treasury is powering SSE’s £33 billion transformation - driving strategy, navigating funding, and building purpose-led teams.

This week’s guest is Andrew Binnie, Group Treasurer at SSE plc. With an impressive career spanning Vodafone, BT, and now SSE, Andrew has led treasury through large-scale corporate transformations, capital market transactions, and strategic reorganizations.

Andrew shares the inside story of his transition to SSE and how he’s leadi...

What if your treasury function could run smarter, not harder?

David Mazzola, Head of Treasury at Norstella shows how a systems-first mindset turned chaotic spreadsheets into scalable, global treasury operations - and how you can do the same.

David Mazzola is the Head of Treasury at Norstella, a global pharma intelligence solutions provider.

Known for being “tech-obsessed,” David has led treasury transformations across insurance, tech, and pharma by embedding systems thinking into every function he touches.

In this episode, David shares how a deep interest in technology shaped his unconventional path into...

What separates a treasury leader from a scorekeeper?

In this episode, you’ll learn how to step out of the traditional treasury box and drive strategic, high-impact results across your organization - straight from Scott Paredes who’s done it across multiple industries.

Scott Paredes is a seasoned finance and risk management executive known for his innovative strategies and for leading high-performing treasury teams across global organizations. Throughout his career, Scott has consistently positioned treasury departments at the forefront of business transformation.

He pioneered multiple first-of-their-kind capital markets transactions - including the first Sust...

What does it take to transform a lean, manual treasury operation into a global, scalable powerhouse supporting 40+ markets?

Alex Chalmers, Group Treasurer at Inchcape, shares how he did just that - while navigating complex M&A, implementing automation, and building regional treasury leadership around the world.

Alex Chalmers is the Group Treasurer at Inchcape, the world’s leading independent automotive distributor. With a career spanning Vodafone, Subsea7, and private equity-backed ventures, Alex brings deep expertise in building treasury functions that align with dynamic, fast-growing global businesses.

In this episode of the Treasury Career Co...

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 scalin...

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 th...

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 indust...

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 hi...

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...

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...

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 powe...

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:

These three senior treasury lead...

What does it take to transform treasury into a strategic driver inside a global luxury brand?

In this episode, Olivier Smekens, Global Head of Treasury at Breitling, shares how he’s leveraging fintech, automation, and agile thinking to future-proof treasury operations - and what you can learn from his approach.

With a career spanning consulting, automotive manufacturing, and high-growth private equity environments, Olivier brings a wealth of cross-industry experience. At Breitling, he’s leading the digital transformation of treasury - automating FX hedging, preparing for IPO-readiness, and exploring the frontiers of AI in financial systems.

Wondering how to stand out in a competitive treasury job market, optimise your CV, boost your LinkedIn visibility, navigate AI’s impact, and position yourself for success in 2026?

In this special solo episode, host Mike Richards shares unfiltered insights gathered from thousands of conversations with treasury professionals around the globe. This is your career strategy download for the year ahead.

Mike Richards is the CEO and Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company and host of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. With decades of experience in global treasury recruitment and a front-row seat to market trends, Mi...