Treasury Career Corner LIVE in Chicago with Kerri Howard and Raquel Alvarez Mateos

It’s week four of our Treasury Career Corner LIVE feature series! 

In this episode recorded LIVE in Chicago at the Windy City Summit conference I sat down with two incredible treasury professionals who each share their expertise and insights on their successful treasury careers.

Our two esteemed guests are:       

• Kerri Howard, Treasurer at Aramark         
• Raquel Alvarez Mateos, Treasurer at Kearney

In this episode, Raquel and Kerri discuss their career journeys in treasury, sharing valuable insights and advice for those looking to excel in the field. They emphasize the importance of education and certification, as well as the power of networking and building strong relationships. They also highlight the significance of finding a company culture that aligns with your values and being present in the moment to seize opportunities.

Kerri Howard:

Kerri Howard is the Treasurer at Aramark who proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 18 countries around the world with food and facilities management.

Kerri started her career in Treasury as a summer intern and progressively increased her responsibilities over a 30 plus year career; primarily focused on talent development, building new teams, deleveraging and process and cost improvements. 

Raquel Alvarez Mateos:

Raquel is the Treasurer at Kearney, responsible for the global bank relationship management, debt management and short-term forecasting.

Raquel has over 25 years of experience gained in chemical, insurance, manufacturing, and advisory services working in USA, Ireland and Switzerland.

In her previous roles, she was responsible for liquidity management, establishment of money market investments program, cash flow forecasting, and bank relationship management. She has been a key participant in the implementation and upgrade of TMS, divestitures, and a financial deleveraging plans.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of education and certifications in treasury careers.
• The power of networking and building strong relationships in the field.
• The significance of finding a company culture that aligns with your values.
• The value of being present in the moment and seizing opportunities.
• The importance of self-awareness and authenticity in leadership roles.

If you’d like to get in touch with Kerri, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Raquel, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

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