Managing treasury for a travel company spanning 180 countries is challenging enough. Throw a global pandemic into the mix and things get truly complicated. Andrea Sottoriva, Group Treasurer and Finance Director at SITA, joins The Treasury Career Corner to speak about his career to date, navigating through a global pandemic as a travel company, and why ESG is here to stay. He also provides top tips to listeners on having a healthy work life and a fulfilling career in treasury. Andrea has solid finance experience working across a variety of industries, including banking, auditing, investment banking and more. He has worked with SITA since 2007, beginning his journey there as Finance Manager South Europe before becoming Cash Manager Europe and then taking on his current role in 2014. Andrea graduated from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore with a BSc in Economics in 1993. Hailing from Milan, Italy, Andrea was a Junior Auditor with Ernst and Young and later a Junior Risk Manager for Intesa Sanpaolo. He then moved to London, becoming Senior Risk Manager for Citi. He moved back to Italy in 2000 to start a role as Financial Planning and Analysis Manager and Asset Management Leader at GE Capital, where he stayed until 2007. Andrea’s major achievements include the Adam Smith Award for Best Cash Management Solution, best GEO for Cash Collection and achieving a Management Leadership Excellence (MLX) award. SITA is the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. 100% dedicated to the air transport industry, SITA co-innovates with its customers to provide more seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel. Today, their solutions drive operational efficiencies at more than 1,000 airports while delivering the promise of the connected aircraft to more than 400 airlines and across 18,000 aircraft globally. SITA also provides the technology solutions that help governments strike the balance of secure borders and seamless travel. On the podcast we discussed… How Andrea got started in the industry Guiding a travel company through COVID as a treasurer The complexities of working for a company across 180 countries Adjusting to working from home The importance of face-to-face contact with colleagues Why ESG is a revolution that’s here to stay You can connect with Andrea Sottoriva on https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-sottoriva-5ab469/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
Working one job within treasury can be tough enough. But making an effort to take on extra responsibilities can help you build a fulfilling career. One person who can attest to that is Timothy Hesler, Assistant Treasurer, Global Banking, Cash Management and Treasury Operations at New York University, who joins episode 213 of The Treasury Career Corner. In this episode, Timothy discusses his career to date, explaining where and why he has taken risks and details why he made the move into consultancy. Timothy also highlights the benefits of networking, volunteering, and how pushing yourself to work harder can be genuinely rewarding. Timothy is also the current and former President and Chair of the Executive Committee for the Pinnacle Consortium of Higher Education, a reciprocal risk retention captive insurance company in Burlington, VT. Previously, Timothy was a Senior Expert in the Corporate Finance Strategy practice at McKinsey and Company, focusing on corporate treasury and financial risk before affiliating as a Senior Advisor to the firm in the past eight years. At McKinsey, Timothy worked with corporate clients in the US and abroad on a variety of treasury engagements, including overall treasury organisation design and transformation, cash management and cash flow forecasting. Prior to McKinsey, Timothy has substantial experience of over 12 years, leading finance transformation and corporate treasury advisory engagements across numerous industries for multinational clients as Director of Treasury and Risk for PricewaterhouseCoopers. Prior to his time in professional services, he also worked in the corporate treasury department for Novartis, leading a variety of functions in treasury and corporate finance and as Manager of Banking, Cash Management/Revenue Accounting for Pizza Hut under the PepsiCo umbrella. A frequent speaker at conferences and podcasts, and an author of several articles, Timothy is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Union College and an M.B.A. in Finance from Columbia University. He was recently Chair of the AFP's Body of Knowledge Committee, on the Advisory Board for TMI USA magazine and a long-time member of the Program Committee for the Treasury Institute for Higher Education. Timothy is a current Board member and the former President of the Treasury Management Association of New York (TMANY) for five years. On the podcast we discussed… Timothy’s first steps into treasury His move into consulting How volunteering boosted his credentials Navigating a financial crisis Taking multiple positions to push yourself The benefits of being on a panel You can connect with Timothy on https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-t-hesler-ctp-3882659/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
From Wall Street to banking treasury to finally landing on corporate treasury, it’s safe to say that this Treasury Career Corner episode’s guest has been around the block. Ben Loper, Senior Vice President, Corporate Treasurer and Head of Financing at Hilton Grand Vacations, has leveraged his vast experience to forge his career ahead. He shares his unique origin story as well as how he successfully transitioned from the banking end of treasury to a more corporate position. In his current role, Ben is responsible for funding, capital markets, risk management, global cash management, loan underwriting and loan servicing. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Liability Funding Manager at BBVA Compass, responsible for a $13 billion wholesale funding portfolio. This was right after he held various roles on Wall Street within the equity research department of an investment bank. Hilton Grand Vacations is a global timeshare company engaged in developing, marketing, selling and managing timeshare resorts primarily under the Hilton Grand Vacations brand. At Hilton Grand Vacations, their culture of hospitality extends to our more than 8,500 Team Members who collectively play an important role in delivering exceptional service, quality accommodations, and memorable travel experiences. On the podcast we discussed… How Ben discovered finance and branched into treasury Working on Wall Street vs working in a company Why Ben ventured into banking treasury The benefits of having experience in both the operational and business side of treasury Making the transition from banking to treasury Ben’s ethos on treasury What Ben sees in the future of treasury Ben’s take on the difficulty of training remotely How remote work has made certifications more important Ben’s advice to people getting started in treasury You can connect with Ben on https://www.linkedin.com/in/benloper/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
It’s the people, not the numbers that are the heart and soul of the treasury industry. And someone who explores that idea in more detail is Amol Dhargalkar, Managing Partner, Board Member and Global Head of Corporates at Chatham Financial, in this week’s Treasury Career Corner episode. Amol takes us through his career and why he’s been happy to stay at the same company for nearly 21 years. He explains why he believes the most important parts of treasury are working with a great team, communication, learning, and making treasury roles more meaningful. Amol leads Chatham’s corporates sector and brings nearly 20 years of experience in derivatives capital markets to support clients in their development, execution, and ongoing management of hedging programs across interest rate, currency, and commodity risk management programs. He has advised both public and private companies across all industries including real estate, private equity, telecommunications, technology, industrials, and healthcare. Amol graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in both Chemical Engineering and Economics. He also received his MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a Palmer Scholar. Chatham Financial are a global leader in financial risk management and specialise in the debt and derivatives markets with solutions that combine expert advisory with proprietary technology. They handle the highest volumes and largest breadth of engagements in our field, giving us the unmatched perspective needed to help you understand and mitigate your organisation's financial risk. They believe that your success starts with access to knowledge, so they connect you to data and insights you can use to make fully informed decisions with complete confidence. And as the largest independent firm in their industry, they think like business owners, not vendors, so they prioritise solutions over selling and relationships over transactions. On the podcast we discussed… Amol’s journey towards treasury What he loves about his role The current challenges in the treasury world How to design a team and help them find meaning in their work The benefits of streamlining treasury functions The three traits that make successful treasurers You can connect with Amol on https://www.linkedin.com/in/amol-dhargalkar/ (LinkedIn). Amol’s recommended book, http://atulgawande.com/book/the-checklist-manifesto/ (The Checklist Manifesto) Mike’s recommended podcast,https://www.httotw.com/ ( How to Take Over the World ) 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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
If you want your treasury career to take off, you’ve got to be bold. Taking risks and being vocal about what you want might be something you’d rather avoid, especially if you’re in the early days of your career. However, it’s something that this week’s Treasury Career Corner guest believes is vital to success. Sandra Ramos-Alves, Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb, joins the podcast to take us through her career journey so far. She shares what she credits to her success and the coaching tips she gives other treasury professionals. Sandra first joined Bristol Myers Squibb in 2019 with the acquisition of Celgene Corporation as Vice President and Assistant Treasurer. At Celgene, Sandra was Executive Director and Assistant Treasurer and held roles of increasing responsibility since joining in 2005. She had the opportunity to build a best-in-class treasury organisation, established the banking infrastructure and the financial risk management programs, optimised the capital structure, and financed multiple acquisitions in the debt capital markets. Sandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Spanish from Rutgers University and a Master of Science in Accounting with a concentration in Strategic Cost Management and Entrepreneurial Finance from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. She is also a Certified Public Accountant. Bristol Myers Squibb is a global biopharmaceutical company, and its mission is to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases. Their medicines are helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience, fibrosis and others. On the podcast we discussed… How being proactive and trying new things can open new opportunities How treasury skills can apply to any industry Why taking risks and being vocal are key to career growth The importance of networking Why new tech is the future in treasury Why Sandra coaches young treasury professionals to try new things You can connect with Sandra on https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-ramos-alves-cpa-4810081/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
It takes a certain set of qualities and skills to grow in this rapidly changing treasury landscape. Rick Barrett, the Director of Treasury for Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, knows this all too well. He joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to discuss how he grew as a treasury professional as the field has evolved. Rick also shares a few things treasury professionals should be aware of moving forward in a post-pandemic world. Rick’s current position has him overseeing worldwide treasury management, including foreign exchange risk management, global cash management and banking relationships, global credit card processing, accounts payable/receivable, and recognition process management functions. Prior to Rotary, Rick held positions in healthcare and a technology company and has experience in tax, treasury, insurance, receivables, and general accounting. Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. On the podcast we discussed… How Rick got his start in treasury What it’s like working for a health provider vs Rotary What the Rotary organization does Rick’s transition from cash management to treasury What lies in the future of treasury The benefits of being more flexible when moving forward Rick’s advice for treasury professionals You can connect with Rick on https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-barrett-9b682b3/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
There are so many different types of leaders in every single industry. But they all have the same core skills to allow them to be pioneers within their industries. From humble beginnings and a passion for accountancy, Joel Campbell’s career burgeoned into something which he had never fully planned out. Joel is Chief Financial Officer of TreviPay, the global B2B payments and invoicing network based in Overland Park, Kansas. He leads the company’s Finance, FPandA, Accounting, Treasury, and Facilities and Procurement functions, with a primary focus on managing all financial aspects of the business and the relationship with its private equity ownership team at Corsair Capital. Joel has worked as an Assistant Treasurer at Travelers Group, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer at Western Union, and Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Risk Officer at HandR Block. He’s moved all around the world, taking calculated risks to try and improve his career further and further. Joel outlines th...
Changing career paths will always come with an element of struggle. But this week’s Treasury Career Corner guest managed to transition into treasury seamlessly and now heads a department in a major international aluminium company. This week, we revisit an exceptional episode with Toby Shore, Senior Director of Group Treasury, Risk and Insurance at Emirates Global Aluminium, who joined us back in episode 123. We chat about his transition from risk management into treasury, the importance of multiculturalism within his industry, and much more! At the end, we catch up on what he’s been up to since he was last on the show. Toby’s primary role is to oversee and manage the liquidity profile, risk management strategies, and capital structure at EGA as it relates to the treasury operations of cash management, counterparty credit risk management, financial risk management, insurance, global tax, and risk and business continuity management. Emirates Global Aluminium is the largest global producer of ‘premium aluminium’ and the largest non-oil or gas company in the United Arab Emirates. 1 in every 25 tonnes of aluminium is made in the UAE with the involvement of EGA. On the podcast we discussed… How Toby made the transition from risk management to treasury in the blink of an eye Navigating through a financial crisis whilst in Dubai How working in a multicultural environment is beneficial What life is like working for what was the largest single-site producer of aluminium in the world Education and upscaling in new workplaces You can connect with Toby Shore on https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-shore/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
What motivates you in your treasury career? Being an expert in one particular area or branching out to different areas of finance and treasury? The latter is the path that Robert Lau, Vice President and Treasurer at Informatica, chose for himself. He joins the Treasury Career Corner podcast to give some insights into his diverse and well-rounded career. Robert also shares some tips and pointers for treasury professionals looking to build a career as well-rounded as his. In addition to his treasury responsibilities, Robert was previously responsible for Investor Relations and Stock Administration when Informatica was a private company. Prior to joining Informatica, Robert held treasury and finance roles at Yahoo! Inc. and Agilent Technologies and was a tax professional at Price Waterhouse Coopers. Robert received a Masters in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley. Robert also has a Masters in Tax from Golden Gate University and is a CFA Charterholder and CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Informatica believes that data is the soul of business transformation. Their vision is to create a world where every organisation’s data is poised for greatness, ready to deliver outcomes of unprecedented brilliance at a scale never imagined. On the podcast we discussed… How Robert got started in finance and made his transition to treasury Robert’s experience working at Agilent Why a diverse educational background and training is beneficial Treasury as a service centre vs. profit centre The role of organisations in building well-rounded treasurers Why it’s important to volunteer for new opportunities Why your career should be an ongoing learning experience Robert’s advice for treasury professionals You can connect with Robert on https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertwlau/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!
There’s a lot to be learned from books, from mentors, and your peers, but the best teacher of all is experience. That’s why this episode from way back in January 2020 is just as relevant today as it was when we first aired it. Yes, we’ve dug back into our archives once again to revisit a knowledge-packed episode with Karen Molloy, Vice President and Treasurer at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Karen delves into the numerous lessons she’s garnered over the span of her 30-year treasury career. She highlights a can-do attitude and the ability to embrace new opportunities as one of the many things that have helped her get ahead. We’re interested to see what’s changed for Karen in the past couple of years, especially considering recent global developments such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual was founded as the Mutual Life Insurance Company. Headquartered in Milwaukee, the financial security company provides consultation on wealth and asset income protection, education planning, retirement planning, investment advisory services, trust, and private client services, estate planning, and business planning. The company holds more than $125 billion of client assets as a part of its wealth management company and investment services. On the podcast, we discussed… Why working in a mutual company is beneficial The upside of taking a holistic approach to treasury How accommodating a broad perspective helped Karen advance her career How treasury has evolved over the space of 30 years Why treasurers should never slack on development The role of technology in the advancement of treasury Karen’s leadership style and advice for recruiting great team members You can connect with Karen on https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-molloy-ctp-ab84452/ (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. https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs (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 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-treasury-career-corner/id1436647162#see-all/reviews (click here)!