The Treasury Career Corner

In our latest monthly feature update, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflects back on the month just gone and on what’s to come. On the podcast he discusses… Recap of our most recently released podcast episodes: Ep. 266 – Interview with Tanya Kuznetsova, Director of Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare about finding new perspectives in treasuryEp. 267 – Treasury Recruitment Company Update with Mike RichardsEp. 268 – Webinar on Retaining Your Treasury Team in the New Age of Hybrid WorkingEp. 269 – Interview with Brice Zimmermann, Global Head of Treasury at Alcon Management SA about building skills and staying adaptableEp. 270 – Interview with Adam Glasser, Corporate Treasurer at Vantage Specialty Chemical about the treasury challenges on the horizonEp. 271 – Interview with Michael McCartin, Director of Treasury at Curaleaf about embracing new challenges Upcoming podcast episodes: Upcoming plans and events: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/salarysurvey/ For more details on upcoming conference visit: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/treasury-roadshow/ You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn. 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,

If you’re feeling comfortable in your treasury role, could it be time to move on? This week’s podcast guest thinks it’s definitely worth considering. His fast-paced career has seen him challenge himself across the globe in a number of different roles. On episode 271 of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Michael McCartin, Director of Treasury at Curaleaf. Michael shares his exciting career journey, experiences working abroad and how he built a treasury function from the ground up. Plus, he talks about why communication is paramount (especially in remote roles) and his secrets behind building a solid reputation. Michael's treasury career first started as a Treasury Analyst with David’s Bridal in 2003 before a stint as Financial Analyst at Catapult Learning. Following a short time with Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Michael joined Preferred Sands as a Cash Accountant and then teamed up with Teva Pharmaceuticals as Senior Treasury Analyst, later working his way to the Treasury Manager role. Since 2018, Michael has managed treasury functions at SICOM Systems Inc., SUEZ, LifeScan and NOVAVAX INC. He currently works as Director of Treasury at Curaleaf, a New York-based cannabis company. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Michael McCartin 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!

With AI’s involvement in treasury rapidly developing, this week’s guest looks at the benefits and how we can adapt. On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, Adam Glasser, Corporate Treasurer at Vantage Specialty Chemicals joins us to talk about his thoughts on AI and the future of the industry. He also shares details about his unique career, how vantage measures success and top tips for junior treasurers. Adam started his career in real estate development planning with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide back in 2005. At his next employer, Dow Chemical Company, he made the switch from real estate management to treasury, becoming their Customer Credit Treasury Manager in 2014. He joined Agrofresh as Assistant Treasurer in 2015 before returning to Dow as Senior Investment Manager, Financial Risk and Portfolio Investments. In 2020, he joined Randa Apparel & Accessories as Corporate Treasurer before taking the same title and Vantage Specialty Chemicals, where he works today. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Adam Glasser on LinkedIn and tune into the episode with Gary McGuire, mentioned in the episode, here. 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!

Treasury never stands still. Our latest guest on the podcast has adapted to different roles, industries and ways of working, and he has some top tips to help you through transitions. Brice Zimmermann, Global Head of Treasury at Alcon Management SA, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. He talks through how he ended up in treasury, the importance of collaboration and gives top advice to young treasurers. Brice began as an external auditor of PricewaterhouseCoopers in the late 90s and then joined Credit Agricole Indosuez as a Project Manager. He then kickstarted his treasury career with a role as Treasury Controller at Novartis, before switching to Head of Treasury Control & Reporting. Brice then became Global Head of Treasury at Puma Energy in 2016 before joining Alcon in 2019, where he currently works under the same title. On the podcast we discuss… You can connect with Brice Zimmermann 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!

As economic challenges continue to arise, how do we equip ourselves to retain top talent in this ever-changing environment? In this special episode, recorded live from one of our recent webinars, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards sits alongside the amazing Craig Perkins, Head of the UK Practice and Katie Hardie, who heads up our European desk. On the podcast, they discuss “Retaining Your Treasury Team in the New Age of Hybrid Working” and provide practical, actionable advice on navigating this new landscape. They discuss the importance of retaining a skilled treasury team during a potential recession, as these roles are critical to the running of any organization. They also give practical tips and strategies for retaining your team in this new age of hybrid working, where work-life balance is a top priority. Key points they cover include: You can connect with Mike Richards on LinkedIn You can connect with Katie Hardie on LinkedIn You can connect with Craig Perkins 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 our latest monthly update, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards reflects back on the month just gone and on what’s to come. On the podcast he discusses… Recap of the podcast episodes in April: Ep. 262 – Interview with Royston Da Costa, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group about the next stage of technology in treasury Ep. 263 – Interview with Jean Furter, Treasurer at Poly about predicting the future of treasury Ep. 264 – Interview with Marc Verkuil, Founder of Amstel Treasury Management about developing regions in treasury Ep. 265 – Interview with Francisco De Barros, Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand about finding supportive mentors in treasury Upcoming podcast episodes this May: Interview with Tanya Kuznetsova, Director - Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare Special Feature Episode on Retaining Your Treasury Team in the New Age of Hybrid Working Upcoming Events Mike hosting a virtual AFP webinar on Achieving Career Success Through Effective Networking and a Strong Personal Brand’ with Lee-Ann Perkins & Joel Campbell’ Mike speaking at Windy City Summit in Chicago on the first morning in May, about ‘The Importance of Branding and Networking to Achieve Success in Your Treasury Career’ Mike and Katie will be attending Euro Finance in Barcelona to meet candidates from different markets Mike will also be speaking at TMANY, New York and AFP, San Diego – more details to follow Mike also discusses the current state of the USA, European and USA market and the top UK questions he gets asked. Other areas discussed in the show included; BUT Katie Hardie Craig Perkins

Have you found purpose and passion in your career? We all have that dream, but how can we make it a reality? Tanya Kuznetsova, Director of Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare, joins us for the second time on The Treasury Career Corner to talk about finding passion, purpose and enjoyment at work, the importance of being a part of associations and communities and lots more. Tanya is a Corporate Finance Practitioner with almost 20 years of treasury management experience in a variety of industries around the globe: transportation, retail & wholesale, healthcare. She has integrated technological advancements and improved processes into organizations of varying sizes, including non-profits under $1 billion and a $22 billion retail company with 13,000 stores. Tanya has also led the Blockchain in digital trade working group across multiple countries in Europe under the World Trade Board to research digital transformation and blockchain experiences. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Tanya Kuznetsova on LinkedIn. To listen to Tanya's previous appearance on the show, find episode 75 here. 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!

The growth of a treasury career takes determination, and a supportive boss or mentor can help propel your career to new heights. On this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we are joined by Francisco De Barros, Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. Francisco explains how mentors and managers helped propel his career to new heights and why it’s important to push yourself and find growth opportunities in treasury. Plus, he explores the differences between each of his roles, moving abroad and his views on technology in treasury. Francisco is a seasoned treasury and finance professional with experience in trade finance, FX management, cash management and capital markets. After interning at GE Money, Francisco began his career at Tyco International, starting as a Corporate Auditor before progressing to Treasury Manager of Global Liquidity. He later switched to an FP&A Management role before returning to treasury. He joined AbbVie, working in multiple treasury roles until March 2021 when he moved to Assistant Treasurer at Ingersoll Rand. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Francisco De Barros 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!

With many treasury professionals going global, is it time to consider Dubai and the Middle East as a true finance hotspot? On this episode, we are joined by Marc Verkuil, Founder of Amstel Treasury Management. Marc shares details of his treasury background, how the industry has changed over the years, and what the future has in store. Plus, he shares his experiences of working in Dubai, explains why companies could look to industry-specific professionals when hiring, and tells us why treasurers should be open to change. Marc Verkuil began his career is Cash and Treasury Management before becoming Director of Treasury for Europe for Campbell Soup Company in the late 1990s. He then spent ten years as Senior Director of International Treasury at Life Technologies Corporation, then three years in a similar role at AB Sciex. He previously worked in Rotterdam and New York in Assistant Treasury roles for Bunge Ltd before a three-year spell as Director of Fortive’s Dubai Treasury Centre. He founded Amstel Treasury Management in December 2022. Marc has a BA in International Marketing from HU University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Marc Verkuil 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 bumper episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we speak to Jean Furter, Treasurer at Poly. He takes us through his fascinating career, makes predictions on the future of the industry, discusses diversity, working abroad, three key qualities treasurers need to succeed, and lots more. Jean worked in a number of treasury management roles at Silicon Graphics International in Geneva, Switzerland in the late 1990s. He then became Vice President of Treasury with the company before moving to Brocade Communication Systems in 2007. Jean moved to Croatia, in 2018, spending a year as Executive Director of Treasury at Agrokor & Fortenova. Since 2019, he has been back on the U.S. West Coast, managing the treasury function at Poly. Jean has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Jean Furter 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!

Technology is an important part of everyday life. But few guests on this podcast embrace it more than Royston Da Costa. Royston, Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson Group, makes his second appearance on The Treasury Career Corner. He explains his roots in merchant banking, gives advice on using technology in treasury and explains how his work has changed since COVID. For a link to his 2019 appearance, click here. Royston joined Wolseley, now Ferguson Group, in April 2002, and managed the group’s daily debt and cash requirements. In 2010, Royston drove the automation of treasury processes at Ferguson, leading to the implementation of their current treasury management system, a cloud-based solution by Coupa. He was promoted to Assistant Group Treasurer in 2016, and made responsible for the middle office, and in November 2019 assumed responsibility for the Front Office. He continues to drive forward the group’s strategy on treasury technology. Royston previously worked at Sky, Gillette, PolyGram, Seagram, and Vivendi Universal. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Royston 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 feature episode, our CEO & Founder Mike Richards and Katie Hardie, head of our European division desk reflect on the month just gone and what’s to come. On the podcast they discuss… Recap of the podcast episodes in March: Upcoming podcast episodes this April: Upcoming events: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/treasury-career-corner-live-london-2023/ https://treasuryrecruitment.com/hybrid-working-webinar/ https://treasuryrecruitment.com/windy-city/ https://treasuryrecruitment.com/afp-virtual/ Future Plans: https://treasuryrecruitment.com/treasury-roadshow/ Mike and Katie also discuss….

In treasury, it helps to have a solid grasp of every aspect of finance. That’s why this week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner made it his mission to learn multiple treasury languages. Kai Bremer, Director of Treasury at AUTODOC, joins the podcast to discuss his route into the industry, his part in the growth of Aldi’s treasury function and why knowledge and understanding are key to success. Kai began his career as an M&A Intern at Doertenbach in 2006. He worked in Structured Finance for Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf until 2010. Kai spent six years with Aldi, building the treasury department before moving to an Executive Director role at Mount Street Group and becoming Senior Manager at EY. In 2019, he joined MAX Automation SE as Head of Treasury and has now been Director of Treasury at AUTODOC since 2022. Kai studied Business Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Kai Bremer 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!

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… 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! 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!

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… 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… 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… 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: Upcoming podcast episodes in March: 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… 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,

Treasury can often throw up challenges and sudden changes that we aren’t expecting. But the best thing to do is welcome these obstacles, remain positive and use them as learning opportunities. One person who has faced many a challenge in his treasury career is Chris Corner, Head of Treasury at Kingfisher plc. Chris joined The Treasury Career Corner in January 2020, just as he was leaving his role with Thomas Cook. In this episode, he re-joins to discuss his moves to Marks and Spencer, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Kingfisher plc. He talks about how to combat challenges and embrace change, dissects his move into the treasury world, and more. Chris has worked in corporate treasury roles with a number of leading multinational organisations for more than 25 years. During his career, Chris has particularly enjoyed the challenges of managing teams through periods of transformation, whether driven by corporate strategy or by the many macro headwinds that have become a constant theme of professional life. Chris has also built up extensive debt capital markets experience across multiple market-leading bank and bond refinancings, including during periods of significant market and issuer disruption. On the podcast we discussed… You can connect with Chris Corner 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!