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Embracing Challenges and Changes with Chris Corner

Embracing Challenges and Changes with Chris Corner

FromThe Treasury Career Corner


Embracing Challenges and Changes with Chris Corner

FromThe Treasury Career Corner

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Treasury can often throw up challenges and sudden changes that we aren’t expecting. But the best thing to do is welcome these obstacles, remain positive and use them as learning opportunities. One person who has faced many a challenge in his treasury career is Chris Corner, Head of Treasury at Kingfisher plc.Chris joined The Treasury Career Corner in January 2020, just as he was leaving his role with Thomas Cook. In this episode, he re-joins to discuss his moves to Marks and Spencer, Walgreens Boots Alliance and Kingfisher plc. He talks about how to combat challenges and embrace change, dissects his move into the treasury world, and more. Chris has worked in corporate treasury roles with a number of leading multinational organisations for more than 25 years. During his career, Chris has particularly enjoyed the challenges of managing teams through periods of transformation, whether driven by corporate strategy or by the many macro headwinds that have become a constant theme of professional life.  Chris has also built up extensive debt capital markets experience across multiple market-leading bank and bond refinancings, including during periods of significant market and issuer disruption.  On the podcast we discussed… Chris’ early days in treasury How an acquisition changed his career Working with the BBC, Thomas Cook and Capita Weathering challenges in treasury Why you should embrace change and stay positive Tips and advice for treasurers You can connect with Chris Corner 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!  If you’re interested in learning more about the fundamental pillars of treasury, download my free Corporate Treasury eBook by clicking here! 
Released:
Feb 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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?