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How Three Treasury Leaders Navigated Career Pivots and Global Moves
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- The Treasury Career Corner
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- Dec 16, 2025
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- 3522
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Summary
In this LIVE episode recorded from our most recent London event, three top treasury leaders share how they made bold career pivots, took on international roles, and built world-class treasury teams from scratch. Whether you’re early in your treasury journey or eyeing the next big move, this episode is packed with unfiltered advice, leadership insights, and real-world lessons you won’t find in textbooks. Meet the Guests: Brendan Boucher , Group Treasurer at Compass Group PLC Catherine Porter , Head of Treasury at Arup Adam Richford , Group Treasurer at Smith+Nephew These three senior treasury leaders reveal candid insights into their career journeys - from accidental beginnings in the profession to leading treasury functions at globally recognised companies. They open up about the highs and lows of relocating internationally, rebuilding teams from the ground up, and steering organisations through mergers, crises, and major transformation. Their stories offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to succeed and stay relevant in the ever-evolving world of corporate treasury. What We Cover in This Episode: How each guest entered the treasury profession - some by accident, others by design Navigating international moves: Brendan’s roles in Vienna and Dubai, Catherine’s return to the UK, Adam’s transition from turnaround finance to global treasury Building and rebuilding treasury teams from the ground up The importance of adaptability, grit, and learning through challenge Lessons from leading treasury functions during the COVID-19 crisis Why automation isn’t a magic fix - and what treasury leaders should do first Career advice for aspiring treasury professionals: education, curiosity, and staying strategic Real talk on leadership: empowering teams, letting go…