The Treasury Career Corner
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...
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Creating Treasury Structure in a Decentralised World: What Actually Works
<p>Bringing order to financial chaos requires more than policies and processes.</p><p>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.</p><p>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...
Leading Treasury Transformation at SSE Through a £33bn Growth Investment
<p>What does it take to lead treasury during a once-in-a-generation investment cycle?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Andrew shares the inside story of his transition to SSE and how he’s leadi...
Lessons from a Tech-Obsessed Treasurer: Scaling Treasury Through Systems
<p>What if your treasury function could run smarter, not harder?</p><p>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.</p><p>David Mazzola is the Head of Treasury at Norstella, a global pharma intelligence solutions provider.</p><p>Known for being “tech-obsessed,” David has led treasury transformations across insurance, tech, and pharma by embedding systems thinking into every function he touches.</p><p>In this episode, David shares how a deep interest in technology shaped his unconventional path into...
Don’t Get Trapped in the Treasury Box: How Treasurers Create Real Business Impact
<p>What separates a treasury leader from a scorekeeper?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>He pioneered multiple first-of-their-kind capital markets transactions - including the first Sust...
Lessons From Inchcape: Building Treasury Teams That Scale Globally
<p>What does it take to transform a lean, manual treasury operation into a global, scalable powerhouse supporting 40+ markets?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this episode of the Treasury Career Co...
Fix the Now, Plan for Next: Scaling a Treasury Function at Toast
<p>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?</p><p>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.</p><p>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 It Takes to Run Treasury for One of the World’s Most Acquisitive Manufacturers
<p>What does it take to lead treasury at a global manufacturing powerhouse known for constant expansion?</p><p>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.</p><p>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...
Lessons From a 25-Year Treasury Career: How Transparency Turns Relationships Into Partnerships
<p>What turns a good treasury professional into a great one?</p><p>According to Daniel Perez, it’s not just technical skill - it’s transparency, trust, and never settling for the status quo.</p><p>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.</p><p>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...
How Haleon Built a World-Class Treasury Function from Scratch During a Major Spin-Off
<p>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?</p><p>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.</p><p>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...
Scaling Treasury From Startup to Multinational: Insights From Zalando to Lufthansa
<p>How do you lead treasury teams through rapid growth, market volatility, and cross-continental transitions?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>From his early days in hospitality and banking, to navigating treasury transformation at...
