Join us for this special revisited episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast, as we reconnect with Sandra Ramos Alves the Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb about her journey in finance and treasury and what she’s been up to since she was last on the show.

Sandra Ramos Alves is the Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb, a global biopharmaceutical company. She has extensive experience in finance and treasury and has successfully led her team through a period of transformation. Her expertise and insights make her a valuable guest to listen to.

In this episode, Sandra discusses her career journey, starting from her early days in accounting to her current role in treasury. She shares how she discovered treasury by chance and how she quickly adapted to the role.

Sandra also talks about her experience at Celgene, where she helped build a best-in-class treasury organization. She emphasizes the importance of supporting the business and making a difference in people's lives through treasury. Sandra highlights the growth and development of the treasury function at Celgene and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way.

She also shares her thoughts on the future of treasury, including the importance of technology and innovation.

On the podcast we discussed…

• Sandra's journey from accounting to treasury
• The growth and development of the treasury function
• The importance of supporting the business and making a difference in people's lives through treasury.
• The future of treasury and the role of technology and innovation.
• Sandra's advice for treasury professionals, including taking risks, speaking up, and owning your career.

You can connect with Sandra Ramos Alves on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Jörg Pässler, the Group Treasurer at Sappi Limited, about his treasury career and the evolution of treasury operations.

Jörg Pässler is the Group Treasurer at Sappi Limited, the world's largest manufacturer of graphic paper and dissolving wood pulp. With his extensive experience in banking and treasury, Jörg brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the podcast. Listen in to gain insights from his successful career in treasury.

Jörg shares his journey from Germany to South Africa and his 17-year banking background, which served as a strong foundation for his treasury career. He discusses the international expansion of Sappi and the challenges of centralizing cash management and implementing automation. Jörg highlights the importance of building trust, embracing new ideas, and understanding the business to add value as a treasury professional.

Key Takeaways:

• The benefits of centralizing cash management and implementing automation in treasury operations
• The importance of building strong relationships with banks and understanding the business to increase the treasury team's influence
• The value of critical thinking and going deep in various disciplines within treasury, such as finance, accounting, and tax
• The need for treasury professionals to increase their profile within the company and become internal consultants
• The excitement of working in treasury, where every day is dynamic and requires real-time decision-making

You can connect with Jörg Pässler on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Nils Ostendorf, the Director of Global Treasury at IFCO Management GmbH, to discuss his career in treasury and the challenges of financing a pooling company.

Nils is the Director of Global Treasury at IFCO Management GmbH, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods. He manages global financing, risk management, and cash management for the company. Nils has extensive experience in corporate finance and has worked in both banking and corporate treasury roles.

The episode delves into Nils' career journey, from his first job at a bank to his current role at IFCO Management GmbH. Nils discusses his passion for corporate finance and his transition from banking to corporate treasury. He also shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of financing a pooling company and managing cash flow in a complex industry.

What to Expect:

• Nils shares his early interest in corporate finance and how he ended up in treasury.
• He discusses his experience working in banking and the different roles he held within the corporate banking team.
• Nils explains the evolution of treasury departments in companies and the increasing complexity of financing and cash management.
• He talks about his transition from banking to corporate treasury at OTTO Group and the challenges he faced in setting up the treasury function.
• Nils shares his experience at IFCO Management, including the financing and cash management challenges of a pooling company and the recent amended extent facility transaction.

You can connect with Nils Ostendorf 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!

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