How Treasury Professionals Earn a Seat at the Table Without Bragging

What happens when two accomplished treasury professionals step on stage to share the hard-won lessons, real-life challenges, and unexpected career twists from nearly three decades in the industry?

In this special edition of the Treasury Career Corner recorded LIVE in Chicago, Mary Wienclaw and Robert Anderson join host Mike Richards to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a dynamic and resilient treasury career.

From imposter syndrome to leadership mistakes, career pivots to professional development, this episode delivers both heart and hard-earned wisdom - leaving no topic off the table.

Whether you're early in your career or already leading a team, you'll walk away with actionable insights to take your treasury journey further.

Meet the Guests:

• Mary Wienclaw, Director of Investor Relations at Baxter International Inc.:
• Robert Anderson, Treasury Director, Global Capital Planning at GE HealthCare:

Expect real-world insights on building a long-term career in treasury. From certifications to leadership growth, internal visibility to managing failure, our guests reveal what it truly takes to succeed - and stay relevant in a constantly evolving landscape.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• How Mary and Robert accidentally found their way into treasury - and why they stayed.
• Their take on MBAs, CTP certifications, and why experience often outweighs credentials.
• The power of mentors vs. sponsors and why you need both to advance.
• Honest leadership lessons - from micromanaging to over-delivering feedback.
• Strategies for raising treasury’s visibility within your organization.
• Why AI might be overhyped - but still worth watching.
• Redefining what success really means in a modern treasury career.

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