Episode
Creating Treasury Structure in a Decentralised World: What Actually Works
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- The Treasury Career Corner
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- Mar 10, 2026
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- 2097
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Summary
Bringing order to financial chaos requires more than policies and processes. In this episode, Ritu Narula , SVP Finance and Treasurer at Hilco Global , shares how she has built centralized, high-performing treasury and finance teams across geographies and cultures by focusing on what actually works in decentralized organizations. Ritu Narula is the Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Hilco Global , a global financial services firm specializing in asset valuation, advisory, and monetization. With over 20 years of experience, including 18 years at Stericycle, Ritu has led treasury transformations across diverse sectors and geographies. From scaling global teams to managing multi-billion dollar deals, she brings a unique blend of hands-on knowledge and strategic leadership. In this candid conversation, Ritu walks us through her journey from a one-person treasury team to becoming a global finance leader. She shares actionable insights on building centralized treasury operations in decentralized businesses, balancing speed with controls, managing through stress, and adapting leadership styles across cultures. What We Cover in This Episode: Transitioning from a decentralized to a centralized treasury model Leading treasury through rapid M&A activity and international expansion The difference between public and private company treasury structures Building trust and credibility in new roles and new cultures Creating shared services from scratch and integrating global operations Lessons in situational leadership and letting go of control Treasury technology: from Excel chaos to automation and analytics Cultural nuances in global banking and regional operations Training and mentoring the next generation of finance professionals You can connect with Ritu Narula…