Returning to Treasury Leadership – Why Jens Rejoined Trelleborg

What makes a seasoned treasury professional return to where it all began? In this episode, Jens Billberg reveals why he rejoined Trelleborg Group as Group Treasurer after years away, and how his career - from back office trainee to treasury leader offers a roadmap for rising treasury professionals.Jens Billberg is the Group Treasurer and VP Treasury at Trelleborg Group, a global leader in engineered polymer solutions. With over two decades in corporate treasury, consulting, and international leadership, Jens brings deep insight into building treasury functions, managing risk globally, and leveraging technology to enhance operations.Main topics discussed:Jens’ accidental entry into treasury and early back office experienceTransitioning from back office to trading and risk management rolesThe transformation of Trelleborg’s business and treasury function over two decadesChallenges and lessons from implementing global cash structures in China and IndiaKey differences between corporate treasury and consulting rolesBuilding a treasury hub in Luxembourg from scratchEmbracing digitization, robotics, and system automation in treasuryRejoining Trelleborg: motivations, leadership mindset, and organizational strategyAdvice for young treasury professionals and career path reflectionsHow Trelleborg’s local-for-local model helped weather trade wars and COVID-19You can connect with Jens Billberg on LinkedIn. ---🎙️ Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for 🎧Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for 🍏Apple Podcasts📊 Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!🎓 Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive discounts for treasury professionals – thanks to our trusted partners.🧠 Leadership Under Pressure – Practical tools and coaching that work – from the team at Gazing Leadership🧩 What if your whole team had one clear view of your group structure - Fuseable makes it happen🔐 Managing signatory lists manually? Cygnetise gives treasury teams a smarter, safer way👉 FIND OUT MORE HERE https://treasuryrecruitment.com/partners/