Shaping a Credible, Value-driven AI Roadmap

AI is no longer theoretical for treasury, it's operational. In this special visual edition of TreasuryCast, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sits down with Grant Walker (Nestlé), Aniket Kulkarni (PwC), and Dr. Arif Esa (SAP) to cut through the hype and reveal what AI adoption really looks like on the ground in today's treasury functions. In this candid and practical discussion, our panelists explores where treasurers should begin on their AI journeys, the data, governance and system foundations that truly facilitate success, how to build internal confidence and overcome cultural resistance, and the real-world lessons shaping credible, value-driven AI roadmaps for the years ahead.

In this first episode of our audible case study series featuring corporates from the latest Journeys to Treasury report, Ben Poole (TMI) sits down with Bobbie Eiseman (Comcast) to explore the company's multi-year treasury transformation. From implementing a multinational notional pool to enhancing short-term borrowing strategies, Bobbie shares the milestones, breakthroughs, and tangible benefits for both treasury and the wider business. Our guest also discusses the human and cultural challenges of centralising cash, rationalising banking partners, and upgrading ERP systems, while offering insights on future initiatives, cloud adoption, and the evolving role of treasury in a global enterprise.

Rapid market swings and rising governance demands are forcing corporates to rethink how they manage liquidity. Treasurers expect cash to be secure, accessible, and productive. 

When global mobility technology company Vontier sought to optimise procurement payments and working capital across its European entities, it turned to banking partner BNP Paribas for assistance.  Alison Crossman (Vontier) and Corine Spier (BNP Paribas) explain how the partnership produced an innovative procurement card programme that streamlined supplier payments, strengthened cash flow, and set a blueprint for the next wave of digital card-to-account innovation.

Asia Pacific is redefining cross-border and real-time payments. While market volatility persists, data is becoming more actionable as treasurers prepare for faster decisions, sharper liquidity strategy and another year of intense regional momentum.

Babcock International Group has rapidly overhauled its global cash management. Since completing its core project in early 2023, the group has cut complexity, unlocked visibility over 95% of global balances, and reshaped treasury's role at the heart of the business.

Ericsson has taken a clear step in integrating sustainability across its financial operations, converting a long-standing umbrella guarantee facility with BNP Paribas into a sustainability-linked structure. The move not only strengthens its climate commitments but also signals a broader shift in how trade finance can contribute to the net-zero transition.

Nippon Express has transformed its approach to cash management, consolidating 96 local bank relationships in Europe into a single structure with BNP Paribas. The project gives treasury sharper visibility, stronger governance, and a seat at the centre of the group's worldwide ambitions.

How can treasurers manage the impact of continuing uncertainty and re-alignment in the trade space? Barclays' Jaya Vohra, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital, and Michaël Hache, Head of Trade Finance, Export Finance, Working Capital, France & Benelux, investigate the options and opportunities.

In today's world, liquidity management is a key area of focus for corporate treasurers and institutional investors alike. Julien Fouré (Carrefour), Stéphanie Akhal, and Daniele Curci (Amundi) explore how various liquidity solutions can help corporates manage cash efficiently within a robust, risk-controlled framework. This candid discussion covers current market trends, short-term investment strategies, and practical ways to optimise cash while maintaining a focus on safety and performance.