What’s next for treasurers?

In this episode, we sit down with Annette Spencer, CEO of the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT), as she shares her insights on how treasury professionals can grow, gain recognition, and what it takes to stand out.

From confidence and continuous learning to qualifications, mentorship, and the impact of AI. This episode explores the skills, qualifications, and mindset needed to thrive in the modern treasury profession.

00:00 Intro

00:51 Annette’s Journey

06:56 Treasurers: The Unsung Heroes

12:08 Falling into Treasury

14:06 Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone

19:22 Building Confidence in Treasury

23:13 Understanding ACT Qualifications

24:45 Micro-Credentials

26:27 Subject Specific Certificates

30:28 In-Person Training

31:14 Why Do I Need Qualifications?

34:57 Treasury Mentorship Program

38:39 Becoming an ACT member

44:43 The Impact of AI

51:53 The Middle East Treasury Summit

55:41 Treasury Awards

58:10 Women in Treasury

01:03:23 What’s next for treasurers

01:04:56 Final words

Guest Speaker Name: Annette Spencer

Title: CEO at Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettekspencer/

Company Link: http://www.treasurers.org

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

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