Episode 245: Strategic Treasury with Kurt Smith

Welcome to the Corporate Treasury 101 podcast!In today's episode, we discuss Strategic Treasury with Kurt Smith.Kurt is an experienced Treasury professional with a diverse background across banking, fund management, and corporate treasury. He has a proven track record in roles such as head of derivatives trading and investment strategist consultant, demonstrating expertise in strategic treasury and corporate finance.Marengo Capital is a corporate treasury advisory firm specializing in creating and managing value through efficient capital sourcing, structuring, and allocation. In the episode of today, expect to learn:How can corporate treasury transition from a support function to a strategic business partner?What is the importance of risk appetite and risk strategy in treasury operations?How can treasury departments transform from cost centers to profit centers?What are the key performance metrics for treasury, and how can they be optimized?What are the best practices in cash management and liquidity strategies for treasurers?And… much more!We hope you will enjoy the episode. If that is the case, and when you are thinking about how you found our podcast, chances are it was through word of mouth, social media, or a recommendation from your favorite podcast platform.This is our only request to you. The best way you can support the podcast, wherever you are listening to this, is to head to Apple podcast, search for Corporate Treasury 101, and give us a 5 stars review. that would mean the world to us, and help more people learn about Treasury! Links & References:Kurt on LinkedIn: Click Here.Marengo Capital Website: Click Here.__________________________Learn the fundamentals of corporate treasury by downloading our free ebook at www.corporate-treasury-101.com Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporate-treasury-101/If you have any questions or topics you want us to tackle in the future, reach out to us on Instagram or email us at [email protected].