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In this episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey sits down with Sunny Gutta to play a fun game of truth or dare, uncovering truths about the Treasury profession. Sunny shares insights into the myths surrounding Treasury, her career journey, and how she got hooked on the profession. The episode also dives into the strategic role Treasury plays in corporate risk management, capital markets, and M&A activities. It’s a candid discussion about how Treasury professionals impact the financial health and growth of a company.

Sunny Gutta is the Director of Treasury at Reddit, with experience in both large corporations like General Motors and fast-growing companies. She’s passionate about Treasury’s strategic role in risk management, capital markets, and business partnerships. Sunny’s Treasury journey began with a rotational program at General Motors, and she’s now shaping the Treasury function at one of the most dynamic tech companies in the world. Sunny provides a fresh perspective on how Treasury can be both impactful and fun.

Expect to Learn

• The biggest myths about the Treasury profession and how to debunk them.
• Why Treasury is far more than just cash management and payments.
• How Treasury impacts strategic business decisions, including risk management and M&A.
• What makes Treasury such a dynamic and exciting career field.
• How Treasury professionals can better promote their roles within organizations.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps

• [00:00] - Introduction
• [02:08] - Sunny’s Background in Treasury
• [03:15] - Debunking Treasury Myths
• [06:00] - The Dynamic Role of Treasury
• [10:13] - Treasury's Impact on M&A and Integration
• [17:18] - Gen Z Slang Challenge
• [21:18] - Sunny’s Three Wishes for the Treasury Profession
• [22:20] - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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• Website: https://treasuryxl.com/news-articles/experts/sunny-gutta/
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In this episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey sits down with Jermal McDaniel, the Assistant Treasurer at CEA CAPA Education Abroad. Jermal shares his career journey, insights into cash forecasting, and the challenges of working in treasury. From his experience in mortgage treasury to navigating the complexities of international hedging.

Jermal gives advice on managing risks and relationships within the treasury function. He also discusses how building relationships across departments has been crucial in his professional growth and how the treasury profession can support newcomers.

Expect to Learn:

• Importance of cash management and forecasting in treasury.
• How Jermal has adapted from mortgage treasury to FX and hedging roles.
• The role of relationships in improving accuracy and communication in the treasury.
• Building relationships across departments to enhance forecasting and risk management.
• Supporting the next generation of treasury professionals through a dedicated curriculum.
• Jermal’s top three wishes for improving the treasury profession.

In Today’s Episode:

[00:00] - Introduction to Jermal McDaniel and his treasury background.

[02:44] - Jermal’s passion for cash management, forecasting, and hedging.

[04:42] - Least favorite part of professional life

[07:00] - How networking has impacted Jermal's career and approach.

[09:22] - Ernie shares a personal dare about what he dislikes in the profession.

[11:06] - Who Jermal would choose to be stranded with on a desert island – his CFO.

[13:06] - Ideas for creating a treasury curriculum to better support new professionals.

[16:21] - Jermal’s three wishes for improving the treasury profession.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermal-mcdaniel-mba-ctp-98298b197/

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Website: https://www.ceastudyabroad.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/cea-capa-abroad/

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In this episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey sits down with Lisa Killer, the Director of Treasury Operations at Orlando Health. Lisa shares her journey in Treasury and how she’s worked to improve processes and build strong relationships, especially in the healthcare field.

She’s worked in several industries, but says healthcare has been the most challenging—mainly because of strict regulations, HIPAA, and how patient payments are handled. When she joined Orlando Health, there wasn’t a Treasury department in place, so she helped build it from the ground up. In this episode, Lisa shares what that experience was like, why Treasury plays a key role in healthcare, and how relationships have made a big impact on her career.

What You’ll Learn:

• The unique challenges of Treasury in the healthcare industry.
• The importance of building strong relationships with banks and internal departments.
• How automation and technology are making Treasury more efficient.
• The role of Treasury in driving efficiency and adding value to the organization.
• Lisa's thoughts on increasing awareness and promoting the Treasury profession.

[00:00] - Lisa’s background and transition from banking to Treasury in healthcare.

[01:21] - The challenges of working in healthcare Treasury and the importance of building a Treasury department.

[02:45] - Lisa’s passion for creating efficiencies and building relationships within Treasury.

[06:01] - Lisa’s hidden talent: having "mom hearing" and listening to conversations around her.

[08:00] - Thoughts on increasing awareness of Treasury among younger professionals and college students.

[11:32] - The challenge of promoting Treasury’s strategic value within the organization.

[14:42] - The key qualities Lisa looks for when hiring Treasury professionals.

[21:45] - Lisa’s three wishes for improving the Treasury profession.

Follow Guest Lisa Killer:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisakiller/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaakiller/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.castagnerokiller

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Website: https://www.orlandohealth.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/orlandohealth

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/orlando-health/

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