In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we sit down with Philip Costa Hibberd and Jan-Willem Attevelt from Automation Boutique to explore how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming treasury and finance teams. From eliminating manual workflows to building scalable automation ecosystems, Philip and Jan-Willem explain how modern tech can unlock efficiency and empower treasury teams to focus on value-driving activities. Whether you're new to automation...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 288
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore how corporate treasurers can enhance collaboration with Procurement and Accounts Payable (AP) teams to optimize working capital, reduce the cost of capital, and improve cash flow visibility. Tamir Shafer and Rajiv Ramachandran from Coupa share insights on the interdependencies between Treasury, Procurement, and AP, and how technology platforms can break down silos and streamline these critical financial functions. With growing complexity in ...
May 21, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 287
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into how corporate treasurers can better manage their short-term investments and gain clearer visibility over their cash using money market funds and digital investment portals with Sebastian Ramos and Zachary Brown from Institutional Cash Distributors (ICD) . With rising interest rates and tighter scrutiny around liquidity, treasury teams are looking for tools that make it easier to invest wisely and manage risk. This episode explores how thes...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 286
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore how treasury teams can improve their operations by focusing on practical steps in cash forecasting, in-house banking, and treasury reporting. Our guest, Alexander Fleischmann , Market Development Executive at Nomentia , shares examples from companies like Lufthansa , GLS Logistics , and Eaton Corporation to explain how treasury departments can solve real challenges using the right tools and strategies. From building cash visibility to managi...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 285
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the rapidly evolving world of corporate fraud and explore how businesses can protect themselves against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our guest, Baptiste Collot , Co-Founder and CEO of Trustpair , shares actionable insights on how treasury and finance teams can move beyond traditional manual controls and adopt modern solutions to safeguard corporate payments. We explore the explosion of sophisticated fraud schemes, the dangers ...
Apr 30, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 284
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the evolving role of corporate treasury and explore how it can shift from a traditional cost center to a strategic business partner. Our guest, Kurt Smith , Director at Marengo Capital and Vice President of the Australian Corporate Treasury Association , shares actionable insights on how treasury teams can move beyond operational functions and start driving enterprise value. We explore how treasurers can help define risk appetite, optimize...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 283
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the complex but essential world of commodity risk management with Olivier Kaczmarek , Partner at O2 Finance and a seasoned treasury consultant. We discuss how companies can identify, assess, and mitigate their exposure to commodity price fluctuations through both strategic planning and operational tools. From forecasting exposure and selecting the right systems to aligning strategy across procurement and finance, this episode sheds light o...
Apr 16, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 282
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive into the world of commodity risk management with Olivier Kaczmarek , Partner at O2 Finance and a seasoned treasury consultant. With over 20 years of experience advising multinational companies on treasury systems and risk strategies, Olivier helps us break down where commodity risk arises, why it’s often overlooked, and how companies can manage it more effectively. Olivier Kaczmarek shares insights from real client work across manufacturing and...
Apr 09, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 281
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we discuss the intricacies of operating a treasury function in China, one of the most highly regulated and misunderstood markets in the world. Damian Glendinning , former Group Treasurer of Lenovo and founder of Complex Countries , helps us unpack the challenges of treasury management in China, from regulatory ambiguity to the unique roles of Alipay and WeChat Pay. We cover how foreign companies can navigate this distinct financial landscape, including...
Apr 02, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 280
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we speak with Amol Dhargalkar , Managing Partner and Chairman at Chatham Financial , to explore how today’s volatile interest rate environment is impacting treasury teams, capital markets, and debt structuring strategies. Amol unpacks practical strategies for funding, risk management, and hedging, along with a Treasury 101 breakdown of derivatives and cross-currency swaps. If you're looking for clear, strategic guidance on navigating financial risk, th...
Mar 26, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 279
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we sit down with Royston Da Costa , Assistant Treasurer at Ferguson, to explore the intersection of digitization, cybersecurity, and treasury operations. Royston shares his expertise on the evolution of technology in treasury, the role of AI, and the crucial importance of cybersecurity in financial operations. Whether you're a treasury professional or just interested in the future of finance, this episode is packed with insights. Royston Da Costa is th...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 278
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we take a deep dive into foreign exchange (FX) risk management in Latin America, an economically diverse and often volatile region. Our guest, Matheus Zani, an FX risk management expert at Diaglo, breaks down the complexities of restricted currencies, hedging strategies, and how corporations navigate currency risk in Latam. Whether you're a corporate treasurer, investor, or just interested in global finance, this episode provides valuable insights into...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 277
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore the evolving role of treasury professionals, the skills required for 2025, and the impact of international teams on treasury functions with Pieter de Kiewit from Treasurer Search. Pieter shares his expertise on treasury recruitment, the growing importance of soft skills, and how treasurers can navigate an ever-changing financial landscape. Pieter de Kiewit is a specialist in treasury recruitment and the founder of Treasurer Search, a niche r...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 276
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we explore credit ratings and their impact on corporate finance with Alex Griffiths from Fitch Ratings. He explains how treasurers can manage credit risk, navigate inflation, and improve their company’s rating. We also discuss the growing role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors in financial decision-making. Alex Griffiths is a seasoned financial expert leading corporate ratings at Fitch Ratings, one of the top three credit rating ag...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 275
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we dive into how AI is transforming Treasury with Bob Stark from Kyriba. From cash forecasting to fraud detection, AI is reshaping financial decision-making. Bob shares insights on predictive analytics, automation, and APIs, exploring both the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the Treasury. Bob Stark is a leading voice in financial technology, specializing in liquidity, payments, and risk management. As part of Kyriba, a top Treasury Management ...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 274
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we dive into the impact of AI in Treasury and FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) with Sloane Kolt from DataRails. AI and machine learning are rapidly transforming how treasury professionals manage cash flow, risk, and financial strategy. But how much of it is hype, and what are the real applications for treasurers today? Sloane Kolt, a finance expert with over a decade in corporate finance, is the Head of the Materials Lab at DataRails, an AI-...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 273
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101, we explore how treasurers navigate extreme crises. From cyberattacks and corporate fraud to the impact of COVID-19, Matt Cornwall shares firsthand lessons in crisis management, leadership, and the evolving role of treasury operations. Matt Cornwall is a seasoned finance professional with over 25+ years of experience, transitioning from Chartered Accountant to Treasurer just before the global financial crisis. He has held key treasury roles at companies ...
Feb 05, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 272
In this episode of Corporate Treasury 101 , we dive deep into treasury management systems with a spotlight on Integrity by FIS, a leading SaaS-based treasury solution. We discuss how Treasury Management Systems (TMS) optimize cash, minimize risk, and integrate seamlessly with external systems to ensure data security and compliance. This episode offers a comprehensive view of the evolving role of treasury in today’s financial landscape. Our guest, Andrew Winders , is a Senior Manager at FIS , wit...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 271
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the Role of Brokers, FX Trading, GPS Capital Market, and more with David Pierce from GPS Capital Market. We also have a bonus at the end of the episode, where we interview Alex Youngman, Vice President of Sales & Trading (EU) at GPS Capital Markets where we get his view from a UK and European perspective. David Pierce has over 3 decades of experience in all aspects of foreign exchange, international banking, and tr...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss Digital Assets in Treasury with Noah Herman from Fortris. Noah Herman, the Chief Revenue Officer at Fortris, brings a wealth of experience from his role as the former Director of Treasury Services at Circle, a leading blockchain-focused financial services company. Fortris is a treasury operations platform that connects to your existing systems and gives you the ability to use digital assets in your day to day business....
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 269
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss whether treasurers should become technologists and explore white labeling in treasury with Jennifer Barker. Jennifer Barker, a client-centric leader at BNY, is dedicated to driving innovative payment solutions that emphasize simplicity, efficiency, and strategic impact. BNY, a leader in global financial services, manages nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets, partnering with 90% of Fortune 100 companies to drive ...
Jan 08, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss Treasury Challenges in a Sub-Investment Grade Company and more with Karen Van Den Driessche. Karen is a treasury veteran with 25 years of experience. She is the president of ATEB, the Belgian treasurers' association, for nine years. In Belgium, the Association of Treasury Experts (ATEB) brings together finance and treasury professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing to elevate the treasury field and fo...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 267
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss Trends in the Payment Industry and how they impact Treasurers, with Bruno Mellado from BNP Paribas. Bruno Mellado is the Global Head of Payments and Receivables at BNP Paribas. With expertise in cash management and payments, he excels in delivering client-driven solutions by leveraging innovative technologies and collaborates seamlessly with corporate clients, IT organizations, and Fintech partners to navigate market a...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 266
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss Short Term Investment in Challenging Economic Times and more with Oscar Coyle from TreasurySpring. Oscar Coyle currently serves as the Head of Corporate at TreasurySpring, where he has been shaping the corporate strategy. TreasurySpring is a FinTech that enables businesses to access Fixed-Term Funds which offer the chance for clients to invest surplus cash with banks, governments and SSAs (supras, sub-sovereign and age...
Dec 18, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 265
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we will be discussing, building a personal brand in treasury and how that's gonna help your career with Ernie Humphrey from Treasury Webinars. Ernie is a seasoned Treasury Leader and CTP. Besides his financial expertise, he's also a stand-up comic. Ernie has been part of numerous webinars, where he talks or guides discussions, offering valuable advice for the success of treasury and finance professionals. He is a man with amazing...
Dec 11, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss Trade Finance Challenges in the Energy Industry with Danilo Gonzalez from Siemens Energy. Danilo Gonzalez, a skilled Treasury Manager leading a Treasury competence Hub in Lisbon with a demonstrated career spanning over 15 years of experience in the Treasury space. Siemens Energy is more than just an energy technology company. Siemens Energy meets the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 263
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss Treasury Outsourcing with Justin Callaghan from FTI Treasury. Justin has nearly 30 years experience of working in the corporate treasury world. For the last 17 years, Justin has been working with FTI Treasury overseeing the provision of treasury outsourcing services to a wide range of multinational organizations. FTI Treasury is a Dublin-based specialist treasury company focused on providing treasury outsourcing soluti...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss The AFP & Certified Treasury Professional with Jim Kaitz from AFP. As President and CEO of AFP, Jim manages an association representing 16,000 global treasury and financial professionals. AFP is responsible for creating and overseeing the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A professional credentials, establishing benchmarks for excellence in the fields of treasury and finance. Annually, ...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 261
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss Exploring Interim Treasury Management with Patrick Kunz from Pecunia Treasury & Finance B.V. Patrick is the founder of Pecunia Treasury & Finance. His team excels in strategic guidance, process optimization, and financial solutions, catering to international corporations and non-profits. With a passion for continuous improvement, he brings a dynamic and performance-oriented approach to elevate financial operati...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast! In today's episode, we discuss how small companies manage treasury with Alex Axentiev from Hedgeflows. Alex Axentiev is an experienced finance and technology professional. With over 20 years in leadership roles at major financial institutions, he is now focused on revolutionizing how small businesses manage international finance. Alex has a background in building ventures and a commitment to simplifying foreign trade and aims to empower SMEs with co...
Nov 07, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 259
