In this episode, discover how Peter Schadelbauer built a centralized treasury from the ground up within a rapidly expanding global company - and how that vision led to winning an Adam Smith Award for Best Process Re-engineering Solution.

Peter Schadelbauer is the Senior VP & Treasurer at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company. With a background in both banking and corporate treasury, Peter has led transformation initiatives in companies of all sizes - from family-run firms to multinational organizations - bringing modern systems, centralization, and strategy to the treasury function.

Whether you're building treasury operations from the ground up, leading digital transformation, or managing change in a traditional corporate culture, this episode is packed with insights. Peter’s story proves that with vision, collaboration, and persistence, even smaller organizations can achieve world-class treasury excellence.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Peter’s career journey from banking apprentice to global treasurer
• Why he left banking to pursue a more strategic role in industry
• The reality check of moving from theory in banking to hands-on treasury in production companies
• Transitioning into treasury at Lindner Group and the evolution of a "banking department" into a full-fledged treasury function
• Step-by-step creation of an in-house bank to support global operations
• Winning the Adam Smith Award for Best Process Re-engineering Solution
• How to lead change and build buy-in within long-established company cultures
• Lessons from integrating treasury systems during major corporate mergers
• The role of technology in treasury - when to innovate and when to simplify
• Peter’s insights on artificial intelligence in treasury and why he’s cautious but optimistic

You can connect with Peter Schädelbauer on LinkedIn.

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What does it really take to be remembered in the room - and more importantly - when you're no longer in it?

In this energizing and insightful live session from AFP 2025, a panel of seasoned treasury leaders share exactly how they built influential personal brands, elevated their visibility, and opened doors to career-defining opportunities by being intentional about how they show up.

Your technical skills may get you in the room - but it’s your personal brand that keeps you top of mind after you leave. This episode is a masterclass in owning your brand, told through the real-life experiences of three powerhouse treasury professionals. Together with host Mike Richards, they unpack how authenticity, visibility, and proactive relationship-building can turn quiet professionals into influential leaders.

Featured Guests:

• Meredith Vance, Senior Vice President, Global Treasurer at NTT DATA, Inc
• Sandra Ramos-Alves, Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Bristol Myers Squibb
• Summa Simmons, Associate Vice President, Treasury at Victoria’s Secret & Co.

This isn’t about self-promotion - it’s about alignment, integrity, and strategic networking that actually moves your career forward.

Whether you're just starting out or already leading a global team, the lessons in this episode will show you how to actively manage your professional reputation and make it work for you.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Defining your personal brand and validating it with real feedback
• How visibility impacts your career trajectory - at every level
• Building credibility through consistent, intentional action
• Tips for early-career treasury professionals to stand out
• How to approach networking as a strategic, long-term investment
• Navigating imposter syndrome and building brand through courage
• Why every interaction - lunch table, hallway chat, or meeting - is part of your brand
• Leveraging internal networks and building strategic external partnerships

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How do you lead a global treasury team, navigate tech-driven transformation, and still stay grounded in human connection?

In this episode, Cathy Fields, VP Treasurer of Hitachi Digital, shares how her unconventional career path, people-first mindset, and deep-rooted love for forecasting helped her shape Treasury at one of the world’s leading digital companies.

Cathy Fields is the VP Treasurer of Hitachi Digital. With over two decades of experience across credit, treasury, and corporate finance, Cathy shares her remarkable journey from exercise physiology to global finance, offering lessons in resilience, leadership, and the power of saying “yes.”

Her approach to building strong teams, driving results, and leveraging soft skills in a tech-driven world is both inspiring and practical.

This episode explores modern treasury leadership - from navigating AI and global banking to building empowered remote teams. Cathy shares career-shaping decisions, the value of mentorship, and why people skills matter as much as finance. Expect practical insights for treasury professionals at any stage.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Cathy’s surprising shift from exercise physiology to corporate treasury
• Her philosophy of saying "yes" and embracing risk throughout her career
• The importance of early financial education and how STEM outreach fuels future talent
• How Cathy built and leads a high-functioning, remote treasury team
• The evolving role of AI in treasury - what’s real vs. what’s hype
• Why soft skills and analytical thinking often outweigh technical experience in hiring
• How to build productive and transparent banking relationships
• The power of mentorship and networking in career development
• Forecasting as a “simple math” passion and its role in treasury leadership
• Cathy’s approach to work-life balance and empowering parents in her team

You can connect with Cathy Fields on LinkedIn.

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