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...