The Treasury Career Corner

Be the CEO of Your Own Treasury Career: Lessons in Leadership and Growth


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Ever wondered how to take full control of your treasury career and lead it like a CEO?

In this episode, we sit down with Emily Howell, Corporate Treasurer and Senior Director of Treasury & Risk at Copart Inc., who shares her journey from risk management to treasury leadership.

Emily reveals how relationship-building, innovation, and a strategic mindset helped her thrive in the world of corporate finance. Whether you're starting in treasury or aiming for a leadership role, this episode is packed with actionable insights on career ownership, collaboration, and treasury innovation.

Emily Howell is a tenured treasury and risk management professional with extensive experience in global treasury and risk functions. Currently serving as the Corporate Treasurer & Senior Director of Treasury & Risk at Copart Inc., Emily oversees comprehensive Treasury and Risk responsibilities across North and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Emily has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s treasury strategy, marked by a strong focus on innovation and automation in treasury and risk processes.

She transitioned into treasury by chance but turned it into her passion, leveraging mentorship, collaboration, and innovation to drive success.

Main topics discussed:

  • How Emily transitioned from risk management to treasury by chance and why she fell in love with it.
  • Lessons learned from working in PE-backed companies and going through acquisitions.
  • How treasury professionals can drive value by streamlining financial operations and eliminating inefficiencies.
  • Why breaking silos and fostering partnerships across departments is key to success.
  • How automation and AI-driven solutions are transforming treasury functions.
  • The impact of great mentors and how professionals can take ownership of their career paths.
  • Why participating in professional organizations helps career growth.
  • How Emily manages career progression while staying passionate about her work.

You can connect with Emily Howell on LinkedIn.

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