The Treasury Career Corner

Treasury management systems often don’t function well if you don’t have the basics in place.That’s the opinion of this week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner.Bart Hendriks, Head of Global Treasury Operations and Inhouse Bank Management at CEVA Logistics, explains why companies that grow very fast and, in turn, grow their treasury teams very fast often lack some basic strategies or policies to reach their potential.Plus, in this episode, Bart discusses his career to date, how he got started in treasury and his passion for lecturing. Bart Hendriks is responsible for global treasury operations and in-house bank management within the CEVA Group. He started his career in corporate banking and leverage finance with the likes of KBC Banking and GE Capital either side of a job in treasury recruitment with Michael Page International. In 2009, he moved to corporate treasury where he worked for several global companies with increasing management responsibilities. In addition to this, he is a lecturer at the Vrije University in Amsterdam, teaching Treasury Management & Organization. Bart holds a Masters in Economics from Maastricht University and an MBA for Solvay Business School.On the podcast we discussed…Bart’s roots in corporate bankingEntering the industry with no finance backgroundThe right way to set up a treasury management systemWhy the image of treasury needs updatingWhy Bart ventured into lecturingWhat Bart looks for when recruiting for his teamYou can connect with Bart Hendriks on LinkedIn.Plus, listen to episode 154 with Klaas Springer.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

Each treasury professional has their own story to tell of their introduction to the industry. As does our latest guest on The Treasury Career Corner, who has had a unique and fascinating career path. On this episode, we are joined by Christian Zeidler, VP Head of Department, Global Treasury Front Office at Robert Bosch. Christian discusses his route into treasury through other finance sectors, why he chose to work in Asia and whether his career path lets him see treasury in a different light. Plus, Christian provides expert advice for treasury professionals at all stages of their careers. Christian graduated from the Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences in 1994 with a degree in Business Administration, Controlling, Trade and Marketing. From 1988, he worked in a number of roles for Deutsche Bank within Corporate Banking, based in his native Germany as well as in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore. From 1999 to 2000, Christian became a Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young Consulting before taking on roles with Siemens AG from 2000 to 2007. After a short spell with Nokia Siemens Networks as VP – Finance and Business Administration, Christian joined Robert Bosch in 2008. He took on his first treasury role as Head, Regional Treasury Asia-Pacific, returning to Singapore and later Shanghai.  He has filled a number of other roles across his time there, currently working as VP Head of Department, Global Treasury Front Office, and based in Stuttgart. On the podcast we discussed… Entering treasury from other fields in finance Whether Christian views treasury differently The future of Robert Bosch How COVID impacted Christian and Bosch Differences between treasury in Asia and Europe His desire to pursue his career overseas You can connect with Christian Zeidler on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

Being clear about your goals and projections is essential to being a successful treasury leader. That’s why our latest guest implements roadmaps to define her plans and be clear on what she requires from her team. Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner. This is her second appearance on the show and Séverine has changed roles since her last episode. Here, she talks about her new position, the impacts of COVID on the industry and the importance of technology and data within treasury. Plus, she explains her treasury roadmap in detail. Séverine joined Aliaxis as Global Head of Treasury in June 2021. Prior to this role, she worked at Honeywell EMEA Treasury for 15 years in a number of roles such as Director and Senior Director of EMEA Treasury. During this time, she built her expertise in a number of fields such as cash management, cash investments, EU regulations compliance and lobbying as well as transformation and digitisation.   Before she joined Honeywell, Séverine spent 7 years at GMAC European Treasury Centre where she was involved in all aspects of liability management: capital market programs, credit lines negotiation and documentation, securitisation transactions and innovative secured credit lines set up.  The stellar work she’s done hasn’t gone unrecognised as Séverine’s been honoured by numerous international awards in the fields of cash and liquidity management, innovation and technology or treasury strategy. She's also a recognised voice of the industry and an acknowledged speaker in the fields of treasury regulations and innovation. Séverine holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Finance (ICHEC), an EFFAS certification (European Federation of Financial Analysts) and is Six Sigma Green Belt. On the podcast we discussed… The role technology plays in treasury Séverine’s new role since her last appearance How the world of treasury has changed since COVID Raising difficult questions Why care and respect is crucial in treasury Data within treasury Listen to the previous episode with Séverine here. You can connect with Séverine Le Blévennec on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here!

To be successful in treasury, it’s important to build an intimate understanding of your company from top to bottom.  That advice comes from this week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner who joined the show to provide expert advice to treasury professionals. John McAnulty, former Group Treasurer at Richemont, discusses his route into the industry, how the treasury world has evolved and how he has navigated crises over his 30+ year career. Plus, he highlights the key traits he thinks professionals require to make it in treasury. John McAnulty was appointed Group Treasurer of Richemont, a leading luxury goods company, in 2000 and is based in Geneva. In addition to coordinating all treasury activities, he is responsible for overseeing the Group’s global pension, insurance and enterprise risk management programmes. He left this role in September 2022. Prior to joining Richemont, he worked from 1989 for SmithKline Beecham plc undertaking a variety of roles in finance and strategy development. From 1985, he worked for the Midland Bank group, first in its leasing subsidiary and subsequently in the banks’ central finance function. Born in the UK, John holds a degree in Business Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and is a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers. On the podcast we discussed… How John approached treasury as a newcomer The evolution of automation and tech in treasury Making an international switch How entering treasury has changed over the years The benefits of being curious How Richemont changed during his time there You can connect with John McAnulty on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

The world has not been the same since COVID first struck in 2020. Back then, many treasurers were adapting to remote work and acclimatising to the challenges of being out of the office. Now, many professionals have returned to the office, either completely or as part of a hybrid working pattern. In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner, we welcome back Bruce Edlund, now Group Director, Assistant Treasurer at Cloud Software Group. Bruce joined the show back in June 2020, whilst working at Citrix. He explained why he returned to the company, shared his thoughts on technology in treasury and provided tips for young treasurers. Now, Bruce returns with career updates and explains why he thinks hybrid work is here to stay.  Bruce Edlund is Group Director, Assistant Treasurer at Cloud Software Group based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was previously Director of Treasury, Senior Director, Assistant Treasurer and Group Director, Assistant Treasurer at Citrix Systems, Inc. also in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He had been Senior Director of Treasury at Citrix in his first stint with the company between 2004 and 2010. He has over 20 years of treasury experience starting as Assistant Treasurer at DIRECTV Latin America and later becoming Director of Global Cash Management at Walmart Stores.   His experience in companies of varied size in different industries has given Bruce a wealth of experience in treasury systems and different ways of tackling industry challenges.  Prior to corporate treasury, Bruce worked for five years in investment banking in Latin America, primarily at Bank of America. He has an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management where he maintains ties and has been a regular guest judge for their FORAD finance competition.  He also has BA degrees in Economics and French from California State University, Sacramento.  Bruce speaks French and Spanish, learning the languages while studying and working in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Latin America.   On the podcast we discussed… The importance of finding the right role for you Bruce’s transitions from banking to cash management to treasury Why he returned to his previous company Why hybrid working will continue How remote/hybrid work affects staff turnover The value of virtual conferences and events You can connect with Bruce Edlund on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

There’s no watertight formula for building a strong, effective treasury team. But every treasury leader has their own ideas on how to cultivate success.  This week’s guest on The Treasury Career Corner believes that investing in people, nurturing their capabilities and empowering them to pick up transferrable skills is a surefire way to build a functional team. Gavin Waugh, SVP, Treasurer, Risk Management and Corporate Development at The Wendy’s Company, joins this episode to discuss his route into the industry. He also highlights the importance of mentorship in treasury, how he built a strong team and reveals the questions senior treasury professionals should be asking themselves in 2022. Gavin Waugh serves as SVP, Treasurer, Risk Management and Corporate Development for The Wendy’s Company, operator and franchisor of the Wendy’s® restaurant brand. He is responsible for Global Treasury, Capital Markets, Corporate Development, Non-Cash Consumer Payments, Risk Management and Enterprise Data Governance.  Waugh, a 25-year+ Treasury and Finance veteran, holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Management from the University of South Africa, an MBA from Kennesaw State University, and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).  He began his career as Treasury Manager at Total Audio Visual Services (TAVS) from 1996 to 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia. He then went on to spend 7 years at RTM Restaurant Group as Senior Treasury Analyst and later Treasury Manager and Director of Treasury. On the podcast we discussed… Gavin’s move from South Africa to the States His roots in accounting The secrets to keeping a long-term role interesting Why building capabilities internally is a winning formula The challenges and benefits of hybrid work Assessing interviewees You can connect with Gavin Waugh on LinkedInAre you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 

What sits at the heart of treasury? It’s not just about the qualifications, financial know-how and technical skills. Tying it all together are the relationships and collaboration between teams.  Tanja Holden, the Group Treasurer at Ocado Group, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss the importance of relationships building in treasury.  In this episode, Tanja takes us through how she discovered her love for treasury, what she’s learned from different roles over the years, and how treasury has changed since she first entered the space.  Tanja and her team manage all treasury matters for Ocado, including its financing strategy. Prior to this, she held various senior treasury roles at an international manufacturing company and various finance and treasury roles at Dyson. Tanja earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Classical Studies at the University of Exeter, UK. She is also a qualified Corporate Treasurer (AMCT) with the Association of Corporate Treasurers, a Chartered Institute in the UK. Ocado was established in the UK in 2000 with the aim of changing the way people shop for groceries. Nearly 20 years later, Ocado is an FTSE 100, client-focused business which provides services, technology, and automation to grocery e-commerce businesses around the world. The group’s combined expertise and capabilities underpin the continued evolution of the Ocado Retail Limited platform, which has seen it become the biggest grocery retailer of its kind in the world. They are now taking those same unique qualities to help their partners around the world reach similar heights through the Ocado Solutions business. On the podcast we discussed… How Tanja discovered her love for treasury What she learned from taking treasury exams  How the pandemic and remote working affected her role  Why relationships are so important in treasury How treasury has changed over the years  You can connect with Tanja on LinkedIn. Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?  Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! 

Most treasurers have encountered colossal challenges at some stage of their career. But this week’s guest was thrown in at the deep end in his very first treasury role.Steffen Diel, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Treasury at SAP SE, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner to discuss treasury challenges, his transition from banking, coping with financial crises and more.He provides top tips for treasurers of all ages and emphasises why curiosity is key to success in the industry.Steffen has been the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Treasury at SAP SE since 2014. He is responsible for all Treasury activities of the Group covering global cash management, corporate finance, financial risk management as well as Treasury solution-related co-innovation and sales support. Steffen is a board member of Taulia LLC, a market-leading fintech provider of working capital management (WCM) solutions. He joined SAP in 2006 as Head of Treasury Finance, a team within the Global Treasury organization of SAP, responsible for capital market topics, external funding, bank relationship management, Treasury-related reporting, and group-wide planning of financial income. Prior to joining SAP, Steffen was Head of Finance/Treasury at a German listed mid-cap automotive supplier. He started his career at Deutsche Bank as a Relationship Manager. Steffen has a degree in International Business Administration from the Worms University of Applied Sciences.On the podcast we discussed…How Steffen was thrown in at the deep end in treasuryHis roots in bankingWorking for a global business software companyDealing with financial crisesHis first experiences with a global companyWhy it’s important for treasurers to keep learningYou can connect with Steffen Diel on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! to podcast show notes

Hiring as well as dismissing team members can be a difficult process. But it’s a crucial part of building a strong team and essential to a long, successful career in treasury leadership.Steven Krippner, Vice President and Treasurer at energy technology company Baker Hughes, joins this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast. Steven discusses why revisiting your team regularly is vital to keeping things ticking, explores what makes good leadership and explains how being opportunistic can set you on the road to success.Steven is the Vice President & Treasurer for Baker Hughes Company with over 25 years of experience in finance and corporate treasury management. Based in London, he has responsibility for the Baker Hughes Treasury function.Steven previously held a managing director role in GE Capital and Corporate Treasury in the US. Prior to returning to GE at the Oil & Gas business in 2015, Steven held a director position in the CFO Change function at Credit Suisse, leading large-scale finance change programs. He started his career with PwC delivering audit, advisory and consulting services to the CFO functions in large MNC’s across a diverse range of industries, with a focus on the Corporate Treasury function. Steven is a fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers UK (ACT) and Chartered Accountants (CA ANZ).On the podcast we discuss…What makes good leadershipWhy you should be opportunisticSteven’s 25+ year career in treasuryPutting family first in your careerWorking across different culturesHow one email landed Steven his first treasury roleYou can connect with Steven Krippner on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!

To truly get satisfaction from your treasury career, it’s important to push the boundaries of what you can offer.Rebecca Hirschboeck, Director of Finance – International Treasury at The Kraft Heinz Company, went from being unsure of her career goals to becoming a fully-fledged international treasury professional within 15 years.Rebecca joins The Treasury Career Corner this week to discuss her career choices, realising her passion for finance and economics, learning treasury from scratch and tackling a new role during COVID.She graduated with a B.A. in French and International Business from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and later received an MS in Accounting and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Illinois at Chicago.Rebecca has a wealth of experience in corporate treasury and financial analysis. She began her career in finance as a Senior Financial Analyst at Performics in 2010 before becoming Senior Treasury Analyst at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., the following year.Rebecca then continued on her treasury path with roles as Treasury Manager and Treasury Senior Manager at Whirlpool Corporation from 2014 to 2020.During the pandemic, she decided to embark on a new challenge with The Kraft Heinz Company, taking on a role as Director of Finance – International Treasury.The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. The company is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh.On the podcast we discussed…How Rebecca entered the world of treasuryWhy she decided to find a new challenge with Kraft-HeinzWhat Rebecca looks for in budding treasurersHow she took a new challenge during COVIDMissing out on office culture through COVIDWhy treasury experience isn’t always crucial in the industryYou can connect with Rebecca Hirschboeck on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!