Treasury’s Strategic Role: Aligning Finance with Business Goals with Dirk Arhelger

This week on the podcast Dirk Arhelger, the Head of Group Treasury and Investor Relations at INEOS Quattro, joins us to discusses the importance of understanding the business and integrating treasury into the overall company strategy.

Dirk Arhelger is the Head of Group Treasury and Investor Relations at INEOS Quattro, a global manufacturer of raw materials and energy. He has extensive experience in finance, treasury, and corporate finance, making him a valuable guest to learn from.

The episode covers Dirk's career journey, starting from his apprenticeship at Deutsche Bank to his current position at INEOS Quattro. He shares insights into his experiences in finance, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way.

What listeners can expect to learn about:       

• The importance of understanding the business and its operations       
• The need for treasury to be integrated into the company's strategy       
• The role of treasury in managing risks, such as supply chain and tax risks.
• The importance of using existing systems and technology effectively before investing in new technologies like automation and AI.

You can connect with Dirk Arhelger on LinkedIn.

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