Building Resilient Treasury Teams: How to Lead Across Cultures and Industries with Garry Murphy

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Welcome to another episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, this week, we are thrilled to be joined by Garry Murphy, Group VP and Treasury Director at Sodexo, a global leader in sustainable food services and facilities management.

Garry leads Sodexo’s global treasury operations, overseeing teams across continents and managing complex cash flow, risk, and financing needs. With over a decade of treasury leadership experience, Garry is passionate about developing teams, embracing technology, and creating strategic value for global organizations.

Episode Highlights:      

• From his beginnings in corporate banking at PricewaterhouseCoopers to leading treasury operations at Sodexo, Garry shares how his diverse experiences shaped his approach to treasury management.
• Discover how Garry leveraged his banking background to transition into treasury, tackling new challenges at companies like Paddy Power and Ornua (formerly Irish Dairy Board).
• Learn how Garry managed merging teams and navigating unprecedented challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining operational excellence.
• Explore how Sodexo is leveraging treasury management systems and emerging technologies to streamline processes and enhance reporting.
• Garry reveals how fostering trust and alignment with CFOs and empowering treasury teams is key to driving success.
• Garry shares the lessons he learned, the importance of attitude, and tips for making the leap from banking to treasury.

Key Takeaways:

• For Treasury Leaders: Build a culture of trust, align with organizational goals, and prioritize actionable reporting over data overload.
• For Aspiring Treasurers: Embrace learning opportunities, develop a proactive attitude, and seek mentors who support your growth.
• For Teams: Innovate with technology to reduce manual work, enabling more focus on strategic, value-adding activities.

You can connect with Garry Murphy on LinkedIn.

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