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Mar 4, 2026 51 min

Governance in Treasury

from MEA Treasurers Podcast Hosted by MEA Treasurers

In this episode we discuss with Jason Spanos, Group Treasurer at AIR, the real meaning of treasury governance. from defining policies and procedures to setting up treasury org. structure and having the right governance in place for an IPO. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Guest Intro 05:04 What is Governance? 08:50 Defining Treasury Org. Structure 13:55 Defining Treasury Policies 17:10 Developing a Treasury Policy 21:07 Policy vs Procedure 22:51 Pre IPO vs. Post IPO Governance 27:00 IPO Control Requirements 29:44 IPO Team Skills Needed 36:29 Pre IPO vs Post IPO Treasury Org. Structure 38:20 What's Segregation of Duties? 43:36 SOX Act & IPO 48:18 Rating Agencies Relationship Management 50:15 Final Advice to Treasury Setting up Governance Guest Speaker Name: Jason Spanos Title: Group Treasurer at AIR LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-spanos-fct-cir-5059a61a/Company Link: https://air.global/ Host Name: Mohamed Kortam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/ Watch the Episode on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MEATreasurers/ Subscribe & Stay Updated If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for updates on our latest discussions around the latest in Corporate Treasury for the MEA region. Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meatreasurers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meatreasurers/ A word from our partner: Treasury is changing fast: new risks, new regulations, and new opportunities. So how do you stay ahead? The Association of Corporate Treasurers has been helping professionals globally for nearly 50 years. From qualifications and training to networks, events, and exclusive content, the ACT is where you can grow your skills and connect with a global community of treasury professionals. Become part of a network that gives you a stronger voice and the chance to shape the future of your profession. Visit treasurers.org to find out more.

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