It’s the final week of our special Treasury Career Corner LIVE feature series!

The last of our feature episodes was recorded LIVE in Greece with three great treasury professionals who each have extensive experience in treasury and provide valuable insights into their successful treasury careers.

Our three fantastic guests were:

• Dimitris Siokis, Group Treasurer at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
• Elisa Mylona, Executive Director, Treasury & Customer Finance at OTE Group
• Christos Baltoumas, Director of Treasury at LAMDA Development S.A

The panel discusses various topics related to treasury careers, including the importance of mentorship, the role of technology in treasury, and the challenges faced by treasury professionals. They also emphasize the need for continuous learning and the importance of building meaningful relationships in the industry.

Dimitris Siokis - Dimitris is the Group Treasurer at Coca Cola Hellenic. He has a background in Treasury, Corporate Finance, ESG Funding, Risk Management & Advisory, Portfolio Management and Derivatives Structuring, after spending 25 years in Buy/Sell Side Banking and Advisory roles in the UK, Luxembourg and Greece.

Currently a HAT Board Member, heading the working groups for Financial Risk Management and Educational initiatives.

Elisa Mylona - Elisa has over 16 years of experience in treasury operations. In her current role she oversees funding, liquidity, cash flow, risk management, payments, and treasury policies.

Elisa has managed complex funding transactions, navigated distressed markets, and handled corporate restructurings. In 2020, her role expanded to include Customer Finance, overseeing credit control, revenue assurance, and receivables. Previously, she worked as a Credit Analyst at Hypovereinsbank in Athens.

Christos Baltoumas - Christos is a seasoned Treasury Director with over 16 years of experience in treasury management, liquidity management, and forecasting. Currently leading treasury operations at LAMDA Development S.A., he excels in developing and managing the group’s debt exposure, negotiating complex financing agreements, and overseeing major refinancing projects.

Previously, Christos was a Treasury Manager at Bluehouse Capital, optimizing banking relationships and managing cash and liquidity across 10 countries. He has also held key positions at Vestas HELLAS SA and Pet Line SA.

Key Takeaways form the session include;

• Be curious and continue to learn to stay ahead in your treasury career.
• Building meaningful relationships and networking are crucial for success.
• Embrace technology and stay updated with the latest trends in treasury.
• Challenge assumptions and be open to...

It’s week four of our Treasury Career Corner LIVE feature series!

In this episode recorded LIVE in Chicago at the Windy City Summit conference I sat down with two incredible treasury professionals who each share their expertise and insights on their successful treasury careers.

Our two esteemed guests are:

• Kerri Howard, Treasurer at Aramark
• Raquel Alvarez Mateos, Treasurer at Kearney

In this episode, Raquel and Kerri discuss their career journeys in treasury, sharing valuable insights and advice for those looking to excel in the field. They emphasize the importance of education and certification, as well as the power of networking and building strong relationships. They also highlight the significance of finding a company culture that aligns with your values and being present in the moment to seize opportunities.

Kerri Howard:

Kerri Howard is the Treasurer at Aramark who proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 18 countries around the world with food and facilities management.

Kerri started her career in Treasury as a summer intern and progressively increased her responsibilities over a 30 plus year career; primarily focused on talent development, building new teams, deleveraging and process and cost improvements.

Raquel Alvarez Mateos:

Raquel is the Treasurer at Kearney, responsible for the global bank relationship management, debt management and short-term forecasting.

Raquel has over 25 years of experience gained in chemical, insurance, manufacturing, and advisory services working in USA, Ireland and Switzerland.

In her previous roles, she was responsible for liquidity management, establishment of money market investments program, cash flow forecasting, and bank relationship management. She has been a key participant in the implementation and upgrade of TMS, divestitures, and a financial deleveraging plans.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of education and certifications in treasury careers.
• The power of networking and building strong relationships in the field.
• The significance of finding a company culture that aligns with your values.
• The value of being present in the moment and seizing opportunities.
• The importance of self-awareness and authenticity in leadership roles.

If you’d like to get in touch with Kerri, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Raquel, you can connect with her via her

In this exceptional episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, recorded LIVE during our April event in London, host Mike Richards was thrilled to interview THREE distinguished treasury professionals about their treasury careers including:

• Diane Wilson, Group Treasurer at TI Automotive
• Dan Ferguson, Group Treasurer at Resolution Life
• Steve Burton, Group Treasurer & Head of Fund Finance at ICG plc

This engaging episode features valuable insights and experiences in the treasury field from three seasoned treasury professionals.

In this episode, the guests discuss the significance of education and qualifications in the treasury field. They also explore the role of treasury systems and the impact of AI in the treasury landscape. The guests share personal anecdotes about mistakes made early in their careers and the financial impact they had. They also highlight the importance of taking risks, stepping out of comfort zones, and volunteering for new opportunities.

For more information on the Treasury Career Corner LIVE event please visit this link

What to expect:

• Insights into the significance of education and qualifications in treasury
• Discussion on the role of treasury systems and the impact of AI
• Personal anecdotes about dealingwith difficult managers and bosses
• Lessons learned from mistakes made early in careers
• Emphasis on taking risks, stepping out of comfort zones, and volunteering for new opportunities

If you’d like to get in touch with Diane, you can connect with her via her LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Dan, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile

If you’d like to get in touch with Steve, you can connect with him via his LinkedIn Profile

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