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The Treasury Career Corner

The Treasury Career Corner

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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?Copyright 2024 Mike Richards Economie Management Management et direction Réussite personnelle
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  • Building Global Treasury Impact Through Data and Analytics

    Building Global Treasury Impact Through Data and Analytics
    May 12 2026

    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 ability to operate in fast-moving environments, and how transitioning into corporate treasury gave him a broader understanding of how businesses operate.

    A key highlight is his work in building a global working capital analytics platform, which became a central tool for decision-making and helped unlock significant cash flow across the organisation. He also discusses the importance of stakeholder relationships, tailoring treasury strategies to different markets, and managing complexity in volatile environments.

    The episode also explores his current role at Avon, where he has been instrumental in transforming treasury operations and supporting the company’s transition to private equity ownership.

    What We Cover in This Episode:

    • Career journey from banking into corporate treasury
    • Experience in FX trading and fast-paced financial markets
    • Transition to corporate treasury and understanding business operations
    • Building and scaling a global working capital analytics platform
    • Using data to unlock cash flow and drive decision-making
    • Stakeholder management and influencing across global teams
    • Adapting treasury strategies to local market constraints
    • Managing volatility and risk in emerging markets
    • Leading treasury transformation during organisational change at Avon
    • The role of technology and data in the future of treasury
    • Developing leadership, communication, and influence

    You can connect with Takachida Kuhudza on LinkedIn.

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    38 min
  • How Treasurers Move from Operational Roles to Strategic Impact

    How Treasurers Move from Operational Roles to Strategic Impact
    May 5 2026
    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 decisions, the discussion explores how treasury has shifted from an operational function to a critical strategic partner.Meet the Guests:Bob Kane (Vice President, Corporate Treasurer at Neptune Retail Solutions) - transitioned from FP&A and finance roles into treasury, building expertise through experience and professional networks.Deepali Chawla (Chief Treasury Officer at Moody’s Corporation) - began in finance operations before moving into treasury, progressing through global roles and leadership positions across multiple organisations.Keith Gaub (Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Bristol-Myers Squibb) - started in banking and moved into corporate treasury, where he helped build treasury functions and lead major capital markets activities.The panel highlights the importance of adaptability, internal and external relationship management, and maintaining a forward-looking mindset in a rapidly changing environment shaped by technology, AI, and global business dynamics.Key topics discussed:Non-linear treasury career paths: Careers shaped by chance rather than structured planningFrom operations to strategy: Treasury evolving into a key driver of enterprise decision-makingLearning through experience: On-the-job development as a core driver of career growthEnterprise mindset and internal influence: Building cross-functional relationships and business understandingManaging banking relationships: Using transparency and communication to balance partnerships and outcomesLeading global teams: Driving ownership and alignment across regions in a hybrid environmentAI and technology in treasury: Embracing innovation while maintaining control and judgmentCareer progression strategies: Leveraging networking, visibility and intentional career planningExecution and credibility: Delivering consistently and producing decision-grade outputs---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK 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 https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/
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    1 h et 4 min
  • How Innovation and Automation Transformed Treasury at a Leading University

    How Innovation and Automation Transformed Treasury at a Leading University
    Apr 28 2026

    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.

    The conversation dives into how treasury can evolve into a strategic function through innovation, automation, and collaboration. Karen explains how her team implemented predictive cash forecasting, automated complex processes, and developed in-house solutions that outperform market offerings.

    She also discusses the unique challenges of operating in a nonprofit, consensus-driven environment, the importance of institutional understanding, and how AI will shape the future of treasury.

    What We Cover in This Episode:

    • Transitioning from audit to treasury through a non-linear career path
    • The complexity of managing finances in a large research university
    • Differences between corporate and nonprofit treasury environments
    • Driving transformation through automation and process optimisation
    • Managing a multi-billion-dollar debt portfolio and internal banking structure
    • Creating a scalable merchant services solution and winning a major industry award
    • The role of innovation and Silicon Valley influence on treasury strategy
    • Elevating treasury as a strategic partner within an organisation
    • The growing importance of AI, data quality, and upskilling in finance
    • Future skills required for treasury professionals
    • Career advice: embracing opportunities and continuous learning

    You can connect with Karen Kearney on LinkedIn.

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    🎙️ 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 https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/
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    37 min
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