The morphing of the traditional CFO into something more akin to change agent/strategic business partner to the CEO is well-documented. Less discussed, however, are the profound changes which Group Treasurers have encountered. Not only have the more traditional administrative duties of the Treasurer increased in importance, but the post-holders have also taken on a more visible strategic role where stakeholder management is vital, and technological advances need to be embraced. Facing challenging markets, stricter regulation, and the need to accurately monitor financial performance and risk, the Group Treasurer is now more important than ever before.
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Business leadership often mandates that new hires come from a specific industry or category background to try to reduce risk. It is considered the “safe” way to hire, and sometimes it may well be necessary. But