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The Importance of Learning and Being Adaptable in Treasury with Mark Hirst

The Importance of Learning and Being Adaptable in Treasury with Mark Hirst

FromThe Treasury Career Corner


The Importance of Learning and Being Adaptable in Treasury with Mark Hirst

FromThe Treasury Career Corner

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

If there’s one thing that applies across the board in treasury, it’s that you need to be adaptable.Treasury is changing all the time. Treasury management systems are becoming more sophisticated, roles are evolving, and automation and remote working are here to stay.In this episode of The Treasury Career Corner podcast, we welcome Mark Hirst, the Group Treasurer at Dr. Martens PLC, a brand known in the UK for its “rebellious self-expression.”Mark’s past experience has seen him take roles at big names such as William Hill as Group Treasurer, Thomas Cook as UK&I Treasurer, and Tesco PLC as Head of Cash, Banking, and Payments. Mark’s old Thomas Cook colleague, Christopher Corner, joined The Treasury Career Corner in a previous episode.His educational background was originally in languages which saw him study in both Germany and Russia, before moving into finance and treasury.Dr. Martens is an iconic British brand founded in 1960 in Northamptonshire. Originally produced for workers looking for tough, durable boots, the brand was quickly adopted by diverse youth subcultures and associated musical movements.Dr. Martens has since transcended their working-class roots while still celebrating their proud heritage, and, six decades later, "Docs" or "DMs" are worn by people around the world who use them as a symbol of empowerment and their own individual attitude.The Company successfully listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange on 29 January 2021 (DOCS.L) and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.On the podcast, we discussed…How Mark transitioned to a career in treasuryWhy working in different sectors teaches you so muchThe biggest challenges in treasury todayWhy diversity in recruitment is so importantMark’s advice for others starting their treasury career.You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn.Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here. Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here!
Released:
Oct 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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In this weekly podcast I interview Treasury professionals from across the globe about their treasury careers. I talk to them about their roles, how they built their careers, where they are now and where do they see both themselves and the treasury profession developing. Other areas we talk about include; -Career highlights and lowlights -Where they got their big break -What they see as key to their success -Where do their careers go from here? -What do they see as the future of the Treasury profession As a treasury recruitment company, we also explore treasury talent issues and what they believe is the future for treasury profession?