The Treasury Career Corner

We’re exploring the more glamorous side of treasury in this episode, where I’m joined by the Deputy Treasurer at Endemol Shine Group, Dave van der Zwan.Headquartered in the Netherlands, Endemol Shine Group is a Dutch-based media company that creates world-class content that entertains and enthrals billions of people around the world. They are the world’s largest independent producer, operating on a unique local and global axis with 120 production labels across 20+ markets and unrivalled creative, production, distribution, and commercial capabilities. Global hits include MasterChef and Big Brother, globally-loved favourites Deal or No Deal, Money Drop, Hunted, The Island, and many more. Their vibrant drama portfolio includes scripted superbrands Peaky Blinders and Black Mirror, amongst others, all of which have aired in 100 or more markets. Endemol Shine Group is also behind some of the most popular World scripted titles domestically and internationally.In 2018, Endemol Shine Group had 700 productions on-air across 270 platforms and channels, and they travelled more formats than any of their peers.On the podcast we discussed…How Dave found his way into treasuryTreasury challenges that a media production company faces such as commercial and digital revenue, investment, funding and so onWhat the treasury setup looks like for Endemol Shine Group Navigating Endemol Shine Group complex treasury management system and strategiesHow the company’s treasury team has evolved, and the different roles involvedHow treasury will change and become even more automated in the futureDave shares key tips for other treasury professions who want to build a successful career If you’d like to get in touch with Dave van der Zwan, you can connect with him via 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!

I’m very excited to be joined by Sam Pallotta, the Chief Risk Officer & Treasurer at Rockefeller Group, on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast. Sam is an accomplished executive with a successful track record of providing financial expertise in order to achieve business objectives. Since 2007, he has served as Treasurer for the Rockefeller Group. Rockefeller Group is an American private company based in New York City, primarily involved in real estate operations in the United States. Beginning in the mid-1970s, Rockefeller Group applied its distinctive brand of quality to develop signature office complexes across the country, and the company began acquisitions and formations of new business lines complementary to its office development and management core.Rockefeller Group is one of the most trusted names in real estate. As a leading developer, owner and operator, they are known for pioneering large-scale urban mixed-use development. For 90 years, the company has been trusted for its financial strength, stability and vision, and today remains committed to the selective development of innovative, high-quality properties that create long-term economic and civic value.For nearly nine decades, Rockefeller Group has initiated some of the most memorable endeavours in American commercial real estate. Their proud tradition of real estate excellence began with the vision and development of the world’s finest urban business and entertainment complex – Rockefeller Centre.On the podcast we discussed…How Sam discovered his passion for finance and began his fascinating career in treasuryWhy Sam moved from General Motors to the Rockefeller GroupHow to establish your credibility and build you rapport with a teamWhat Sam’s role as the Chief Risk Officer entailsHow treasury departments add value to the corporationHow Sam and his team navigate and mitigate risk managementWhere Sam sees treasury going next and shares advice for other treasurers and aspiring treasurersIf you’d like to get in touch with Sam, you can connect with him via 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!

How should treasurers deal with crisis?This is just one topic that we dive into on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner Podcast featuring my special guest, Didier Louvet, the Director of Global Treasury at Worldwide Flight Services.Didier is a seasoned finance executive with a dual experience in global corporate treasury and international banking, in-depth knowledge of European markets and significant exposure to private equity/LBO environments. Over the past 20 years, he has developed an extensive track record in international cash management, working capital optimisation, bank debt and bank relationship management, corporate insurance.Now, he’s leading the global treasury team at Worldwide Flight Services, which was founded in 1971. Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is one of the world's leading ground handling organisations, providing high quality cargo, passenger, premium, ramp, baggage and technical services across a network spanning over 179 locations in more than 22 countries on five continents.Their business is built on working closely with every customer, on understanding the requirements of their business, and ensuring they not only meet their expectations but also use their knowledge and expertise to find ways to help them grow. Today, WFS has over 22,800 employees that assists more than 270 major airlines and airports globally that put their trust in them every day.On the podcast we discussed…How Didier built his career in treasuryWhy treasurers need to be very “hands on” within their roleWhat life is like for a Global Treasurer and the importance of building credibility with banksHow Didier made a huge move across continents as a Global TreasurerThe challenges treasurers face in the midst of a crisis such as the coronavirus (COVID-19)Didier reveals his thoughts on the future impact of the crisisYou can connect with Didier Louvet on LinkedIn here.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!

We’re diving into the world of sustainable finance on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast with the Founder and Managing Director of ESG Treasury, Adrian Sargent.Adrian has had a varied career to date in various senior roles in treasury across financial services from challenger banks to the largest asset manager in the world. He has worked at a number of financial services companies (Morgan Stanley, HBOS, Tesco Bank, BlackRock, Virgin Money) and has extensive experience in building, developing and managing treasury teams. He is a chartered accountant and currently studying for the Association of Corporate Treasurers Advanced Diploma in Treasury Management.Now, the time has come for Adrian to put his skills and knowledge to good use and deliver sustainable solutions for his clients through his treasury advice and consultancy company, ESG Treasury. Whether clients need treasury advice, help to move towards a sustainable economy or they want to take full advantage of sustainable finance – ESG Treasury helps them every step of the way.Through their experience and insight, ESG Treasury can help any treasurer, CFO or CEO and cover any location and sector. They can help Treasury in three ways:Short to medium assignments focused on specific items that take between 5-10 daysMedium to long term assignment, covering more areas and working with companies and banks/financial institutions to develop and embed the correct operating model and all that entailsLong term partner – regular engagement providing oversight and guidance, acting as part-time Treasurer/Board advisor, more akin to Non-Executive with specialist Treasury experience.Adrian has partnered with Challenge Sustainability, who are market leaders in sustainability advice. Both companies are aligned and can assist with the treasury and funding model as well as the overall strategy of the organisation.On the podcast we discussed…How Adrian got started in treasuryA glimpse at Adrian’s previous roles prior to starting his own business, ESG TreasuryWhy Adrian launched his new business, ESG TreasuryThe importance of sustainable finance and considering the environmentHow sustainable finance can help save the environmentWhat treasurers can do to be ‘greener’ in their organisation and their processesThe three core principles of achieving sustainable financeIf you’d like to get in touch with Adrian, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.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!

Marriann Bullard, the Former Assistant Treasurer & Senior Director of Treasury at Academy Sports + Outdoors, joins me on this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, where we talk about treasury team structures, coaching and mentorship, technological advancements, and so much more.Marriann Bullard is a treasury professional with 32 years of experience in Treasury and Financial Management. After working in Accounting for 10 years, the opportunity presented itself in 1988 for Marriann to move to treasury. Her quest for knowledge led her to professional organisations that specialise in treasury education and information. These organisations include Houston Treasury Management Association (HTMA) and the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP).Marriann’s experience includes 22 years in the oil and gas industry, and 10 years in Retail as Assistant Treasurer. Marriann served on the Board of HTMA and also as a representative to the Alliance of Texas Treasury Associations (ATTA). She served as a Texpo conference committee member since 1995. She also participated in formal Advisory Committees for both AFP and Wells Fargo Bank. Marriann retired in 2018 and continues to enjoy staying informed of treasury news and technology updates.On the podcast we discussed…Marriann walks us through her fascinating career journey spanning 32 years How cash management has evolved in treasury over the yearsHow treasury roles were structured within Marriann’s teamThe value of providing team members with mentorshipWhy it’s important to immerse yourself in technological changes within treasuryWhy you should make an effort to network with other treasury professionalsThe challenges of working in treasury across different industriesQualities and skills that contribute to happy and high-performing employeesWhether certifications and qualifications are necessary to pursue a successful career in financeTo get in touch with Marriann, you can connect with her via 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!

It’s not every day that you meet an award-winning VP Treasurer and I’m honoured to be joined by, VP Treasurer, Srikanth Dasari.Srikanth is an innovative and award-winning VP Treasurer. He is a winner of The Alexander Hamilton Award, Treasury Management International Award, and AFP Pinnacle Award for innovation and excellence in treasury. If that wasn’t impressive enough, Srikanth has had a fascinating career journey, which is vastly different from most treasury professionals within the industry.Srikanth specializes in Treasury, Pension and Investments, Financial Risk Management, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Strategic Alliances, Financial Planning and Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, and Engineering Product Development. He received his MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Srikanth is a strategic, process minded, and results-oriented person, all of which plays a key role in his success.On the podcast we discussed…How Srikanth went from Chemical Engineering to becoming an award-winning VP TreasurerWhy Srikanth became interested in pursuing a treasury careerHow Srikanth’s experience in different fields aided his career in treasurySrikanth talks about his experience working in different companies and organisationsElements of treasury that keeps Srikanth interested and passionate in the industryHow Srikanth sees treasury evolve, change, and adaptBusiness implications of things like the CoronavirusWords of advice for other treasury professionals and aspiring treasurersTo get in touch with Srikanth Dasari, you can connect with him via 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!

How can you embrace technology in treasury in order to further your career?This is a topic that I dig into with Jeff Diorio, the Director at Treasury Strategies. We also explore how technology doesn’t replace jobs and in fact enhances them, how organisations need to get better at implementing technology, and how mastering technology will improve your chances of being recruited into senior positions in the industry.Jeff works in the Technology Consulting Practice at Treasury Strategies, Inc. He has more than 20 years of experience in both technology as well as global treasury operations that allow him to bring a strategic focus to this leadership role. Throughout his career, he has successfully led clients through the implementation of custom treasury systems and has directed seamless, off-the-shelf integrations.Treasury Strategies, is a division of Novantas, Inc. the leading consulting firm working with corporations and financial institutions in the areas of treasury, payments and liquidity. Their experience and thought leadership in treasury management, working capital management, liquidity and payments, combined with their comprehensive view of the market, rewards clients with a unique perspective, unparalleled insights and actionable solutions.Prior to joining the Treasury Strategies team, Jeff worked at several financial software solution vendors including Sungard, SS&C, and Algorithmics, including roles in client services, product development and sales. During his 17 years with Sungard, he developed the first profitable ASP (eTreasury.com) as well as their initial hosted offerings. Jeff began his career as a Programmer/Analyst on Wall Street, specialising in fixed income.On the podcast we discussed…How Jeff transitioned from IT program management to client services Career transition, the pros and cons of having 5 jobs in 7 years, and when the time is right to step into consulting What Treasury Strategies does and their focus on controls, automation, strategic advice and implementing technologyHow technology in treasury does not replace people and how it makes their jobs more interestingHow Jeff has seen tremendous resistance to enact on technology in treasuryPeople need to embrace technological change and become a master of technology in order to move on and upwards in your careerThe future of treasury and how Jeff thinks treasury will take a larger more strategic role in organisationsThe importance of finding mentors, fostering relationships and finding your way to add the most value in the organisationTo get in touch with Jeff, you can connect with him via 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!

How can you build your credibility as a treasurer within an organisation?My guest, Steve Rosenthal, the Group Treasurer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. and I cover this and more on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast. We also explore how the treasury recruitment space has evolved over the years and how the younger generations are impacting the future of the industry.Broadridge Financial Solutions is a public United States-based corporate services company. The main business of Broadridge is as a service provider supplying public companies with proxy statements, annual reports, and other financial documents, and shareholder communications solutions, such as virtual annual meetings.Broadridge began as the brokerage services division of ADP in 1962. Since becoming independent in 2007, they have grown into a global Fintech company with over $4 billion in revenues and are recognised as an invaluable partner for the world’s leading companies and financial institutions. They drive business transformation for their clients with solutions for enriching client engagement, navigating risk, optimising efficiency and generating revenue growth. They handle millions of trades a day involving trillions of dollars, support communications that reach 75% of North American households and manage shareholder voting in 90 countries.On the podcast we discussed…How Steve went from studying psychology to working as a Group Treasurer at Broadridge Financial Solutions, IncWhy Steve ‘fell in love’ with treasuryHow to navigate through different treasury team structuresHow to build your credibility and make a real impact within your organisationHow to bring new ideas and strategies to your treasury team and continue to scaleImportant qualities of potential new “treasury athletes”Why you should always be open to learning from others and always be willing to teach others tooHow to train and empower younger generationsHow to build a productive treasury environmentSteve shares his top tips for aspiring treasurers and anyone looking to climb the ladderTo get in touch with Steve, you can connect with him via 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!

We all face hard times, but Gerard Tyler truly has a talent for finding himself in difficult situations.From finding solutions in the water industry during the 2008 Financial Crisis to working for uranium-enrichment giant URENCO Group after the Fukushima disaster, Gerard is certainly well-versed in crisis management.Still in his role as Group Treasurer of URENCO Group, which provides safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services for power generation within a framework of high environmental, social and corporate responsibility standards, Gerard has a wealth of experience to share.But where did it all start and what are the lessons he’s learned from those experiences?Gerard joins me for this episode of The Treasury Career Corner Podcast to dive into the start of his career, its many twists and turns since, and his advice to other professionals at every stage of their careers.On the podcast we discussed…How Gerard discovered finance and treasuryThe remarkable habit of history repeating itself and how it affects treasuryWhy products generate revenue, not infrastructureWhat it’s like to work though foundational changes in business lifecycles and regulationsWhat it’s like to transition from distressed, capital-intensive businesses to cash generative, high revenue businessesGerard’s advice to treasury professionals new and oldIf you’d like to connect with Gerard and delve deeper into some of his amazing stories, you can connect with him 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!

Andrea Paulis, the Executive Vice President and Group Treasurer at CNH Industrial, joins me on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast to talk about his fascinating international career and how to manage large treasury teams.Andrea Paulis is responsible for CNH Industrial Corporate Treasury. He joined the CNHI Group since its inception in 2013, with the merger between Fiat Industrial SpA with its subsidiary CNH Global NV. Prior to his current position, Andrea has been the CNH Group Treasurer from 2011 to 2013, Senior V.P. Financial Markets in Fiat Group, Italy, from 2007 to 2011 and has held several other financial and treasury positions within FIAT Group since 1996, both in the United States and in various European Countries.Andrea earned a Masters in Financial Markets from SAA School of Management, Turin, Italy, and a Bachelors degree in Business and Economics from Università Cattolica, Milan, Italy. Today, he is the Executive VP and Group Treasurer at CNH Industrial, which is a global leader in capital goods that implements design, manufacturing, distribution, commercial and financial activities in international markets.​​​​ They employ more than 64,000 people in 66 manufacturing plants and 54 research and development centres in 180 countries. Their global presence and broad reach means that they can capitalize on opportunities for growth and pursue their ambition to become a leader in their sectors.On the podcast we discussed…A walk-through Andrea’s fascinating career journeyThe importance of being willing to discover new things and seize opportunities What it was like for Andrea to work for different organisations across multiple countries How to manage larger treasury teams in times of crisisLeadership tips for anyone entering a leadership position in treasuryWhere Andrea sees treasury and the treasury industry going nextWhat Andrea looks for when he’s recruiting for new treasury talent If you’d like to get in touch with Andrea, you can connect with him via 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!