From Auditing Banks to Leading Global Treasury with Neil Wadey

Join us for this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast as we chat with Neil Wadey, the Group Treasurer of British American Tobacco. Discover his fascinating journey in the treasury field and gain insights into the transformation of BAT from a conglomerate to a global tobacco company.

Neil Wadey is the Group Treasurer of British American Tobacco, a leading consumer goods business with a global presence. With his expertise in treasury and risk management, Neil provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the industry.

In this episode, Neil shares his career journey, starting from his background in mathematics and his early auditing experience. He discusses his transition to the financial services sector and eventually joining BAT. Neil highlights the company's transformation from a conglomerate to a pure tobacco company and its current focus on reducing health impacts through new categories of products. He also emphasizes the importance of professional qualifications and the role of treasury in business strategy and risk management.

What to Expect:       

• Neil's personal journey from auditing to financial services and eventually joining BAT
• The evolution of BAT from a conglomerate to a pure tobacco company
• The company's focus on reducing health impacts through new categories of products
• The role of treasury in business strategy and risk management
• Insights into the future of treasury and the impact of AI and technology

You can connect with Neil Wadey on LinkedIn.

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