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.

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This week on the Treasury Career Corner podcast we are delighted to be joined by Eugene Spevakov, Treasurer at 6sense, a SaaS company, as he shares his journey and insights in the world of treasury.

Eugene Spevakov is the Treasurer at 6sense, a SaaS company that provides solutions for sales and marketing teams to eliminate go-to-market waste, discover new opportunities, and boost revenue.

At 6sense he has been instrumental in steering the company through significant growth phases. He manages key financial functions, including treasury, corporate FP&A, and accounts payable.

In this episode, Eugene discusses his early exposure to poor exchange rates and hyperinflation in the Soviet Union, which sparked his interest in finance and treasury. He also shares his career journey from engineering to business school to treasury roles in various tech companies.

Listeners can expect to learn about:

• Eugene's experience in treasury at AT&T, SanDisk, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, and his current role at 6sense.
• The importance of risk management
• The need to balance automation with human decision-making in treasury

You can connect with Eugene Spevakov on LinkedIn.

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In this episode we have a first for The Treasury Career Corner podcast as we are delighted to be joined by twin brothers Arturo Aguayo and Fidel Aguayo as they share their journey in the field of treasury and their experiences in higher education finance.

Arturo Aguayo:

Arturo is the Assistant Treasurer at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), a renowned research and education institution where he is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Treasury including debt administration, cash management, short-term investments, and merchant services/PCI compliance

Prior to joining Caltech, he was a Director of Treasury for the University of Southern California (USC). During his tenure at USC, Arturo developed financing and operational strategies that supported cost containment and revenue generating initiatives for both the University and the Healthcare Enterprise. Before joining USC, Arturo worked as an Investment Banker and Consultant serving municipal clients throughout the State of California.

Fidel Aguayo:

Fidel is the Vice President of Treasury and Investment/University Treasurer at Loyola Marymount University, a prominent academic institution, where he oversees cash management, debt administration, and the University’s endowment.

Prior to joining Loyola Marymount University, Fidel served as City Treasurer for the City of Long Beach, California. As Treasurer, he managed all treasury functions. He also established city-wide financial policies and procedures and was responsible for the City’s long-term capital financial plan which incorporated enterprise departments.

Prior to joining the City, Fidel spent nearly ten years working for a top ten investment bank. During this time, he executed approximately $40 billion of debt for some of the largest agencies in the State of California including airports, seaports, school districts, utilities, and non-profit organizations.

Both guests have 20+ years’ experience in treasury and public finance and this episode explores the brothers' paths into treasury and their work in higher education finance.

They discuss their early experiences in treasury, their passion for public finance, and their transition into higher education. They also touch on the challenges and changes in the treasury field, such as technology and economic conditions.

What to expect:

• Insight into the treasury operations of academic institutions.
• Discussion on the challenges and changes in the treasury field.
• Advice on attracting talent and developing a career in treasury.
• Exploration of the role of treasury in higher education finance.
• Personal anecdotes and experiences from the twin brothers' treasury careers.

You can connect with Arturo Aguayo on LinkedIn.

You can connect with Fidel Aguayo on LinkedIn.

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In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, host Mike Richards interviews Greg Packard, former Vice President and Treasurer at John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT), a leading global technology solutions provider to the food and beverage industry. Greg shares insights on his treasury career journey and provides valuable advice for treasury professionals.

Greg Packard, with his extensive experience in treasury and background in accounting, offers a unique perspective on the industry. As the former Vice President and Treasurer at JBT, he successfully built and managed the treasury department, focusing on cash management, debt management, and team development.

Greg discusses his career path, from starting in public accounting to transitioning into treasury. He emphasizes the importance of gaining a solid foundation in accounting and how it has helped him anticipate accounting and tax implications in treasury decisions.

Greg also shares his experience working on the trading desk at Citibank and as a day trader, highlighting the risks and challenges involved. He then delves into his role at JBT, where he built the treasury department from scratch and eventually became Treasurer. Greg emphasizes the need for treasury professionals to be inclusive, intellectually curious, and proactive in their career development.

What to Expect:

• Insights into Greg's career journey from accounting to treasury
• The importance of having a strong accounting foundation in treasury
• Lessons learned from working on the trading desk and as a day trader
• Building and managing the treasury department at JBT
• Advice on career development and the role of treasury in the future

You can connect with Greg Packard on LinkedIn.

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This week on the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Mike interviews Dave Cable, the Vice President, Treasurer at ATI Inc, a company that specializes in producing high-performance materials for the aerospace and defence industry. Learn about Dave's unconventional career path and his journey to becoming a Treasurer.

Dave is currently the Vice President, Treasurer at ATI Inc, responsible for ATI’s global treasury function including the company’s capital markets activities, bank and rating agency relationships, pension investments, and cash management.

He also oversees ATI’s Insurance and Risk function. Dave joined ATI as an Assistant Treasurer in 2018, bringing with him over 15 years of treasury and finance experience.

Prior to joining ATI, Dave was Director, Global Treasury for Walgreens Boots Alliance based in Deerfield, Illinois, and he also spent 13 years at Western Union based in Denver, Colorado where he held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility.

Dave graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Youngstown State University and earned an MBA from Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver. He is a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors and serves as the Co-Chair for the Board’s Finance Committee. He is also a member of the Executive Committee e for the University of Denver’s Alumni Council.

On the episode Dave shares his unconventional career journey, starting from being a music major in college to landing his first job in finance. He discusses his experience working in different roles, including capital markets, M&A, and treasury, and how each step led him to his current position as Vice President Treasurer at ATI. Dave also emphasizes the importance of building relationships, raising your hand for opportunities, and focusing on the value of your work.

On the episode we discuss:

• The importance of investing in relationships and building a strong network in the treasury profession.
• The value of raising your hand for opportunities, even if they are parallel or adjacent to your current role.
• The significance of your body of work and accomplishments in shaping your career path.
• The need for treasury professionals to understand the pain points of the business and propose solutions.
• The importance of effective communication and collaboration with other functions, such as tax, accounting, and legal.

You can connect with Dave Cable on LinkedIn.

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In this episode, host Mike Richards talks to James Kelly, about his career as a treasury leader and his passion for AI and technology.

James Kelly s the SVP Treasury and Enterprise Risk Management at Pearson, a FTSE 100 learning company. During his time at Pearson, James's team have established a reputation as being leading innovators in treasury, winning the 2023 TMI award for best AI deployment, best emerging technology solution at the 2024 Adam Smith awards and winning in the bonds under £500m at the ACT's 2021 deal of the year awards for Pearson's debut social bond issuance. The team has established a comprehensive in-house bank structure employing high levels of automation to drive efficiency. Pearson also uses Cashforce, a leading AI enabled cash forecasting solution to produce central cash forecasts on behalf of operating companies, which they then critique and optimise.

The episode begins with James discussing his early career in finance and how he transitioned into treasury at Kingfisher PLC. He then talks about his experience at Sky and Rentokil, where he gained front office and M&A experience. James shares his journey to Pearson, where he faced the challenge of transforming the company amidst changing market conditions. He also discusses his passion for AI and automation in treasury processes.

What to Expect:

• James shares his early career experiences and how he entered the treasury field.
• He discusses his roles at Kingfisher, Sky, and Rentokil, highlighting key learnings and experiences.
• James talks about the challenges and opportunities he faced at Pearson and the importance of transformation.
• He shares his passion for AI and automation in treasury processes and how it can benefit treasurers.
• James provides practical advice for treasury professionals starting their careers and those looking to progress.

You can connect with James Kelly 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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