Episode 45 - Injured Ballerina Pivots to Career in Corporate Treasury with Lee-Ann Perkins (Ankura Consulting Group)

In this episode of the Treasury Whisperers Talkcast Podcast,host Seth Marlowe interviews Lee-Ann Perkins, Head of Treasury at Ankura Consulting Group (www.ankura.com). They explore the transformative role of modern treasury functions, emphasizing the shift from traditional methods to strategic decision-making. Lee-Ann discusses how COVID-19 accelerated this evolution, highlighting the importance of technology and trust in shaping company resilience and capital strategies. She further provides insights into how payments, AI, and stable coins are reshaping the industry, offering practical advice on upskilling teams and integrating technology early. This episode is essential for CFOs, treasurers, and finance leaders looking to modernize and leverage treasury as a strategic asset.Links:Lee-Ann Perkins on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeannperkins/Seth Marlowe on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasurywhisperer/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasury-whisperer%E2%80%99s-talkcast-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Treasury Whisperer Network on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/treasurywhisperernetwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Treasury Whisperer's Talkcast Podcast is a production of Treasury Whisperer Studio and Treasury Whisperer LLC © 2025-2026Any re-broadcast, re-transmission or other use of this podcast without the expressed written consent of Treasury Whisperer LLC is strictly prohibited. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their current or prior employers or affiliated organizations. All content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, legal, or professional advice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or timeliness.