In this episode of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, Stephanie Kusta, Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, shares her journey in treasury and offers valuable insights into building a successful career in the field.

Stephanie Kusta is the Vice President and Treasurer at Orveon Global, a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands. With years of experience in treasury and a strong background in finance, Stephanie brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Her passion for cross-functional collaboration and empowering her team sets her apart as a leader in the industry.

Stephanie discusses how she stumbled into treasury by accident and fell in love with it, leading to a 20-year career in the field. She shares her experiences working in various industries, including manufacturing, retail, and now beauty, and highlights the challenges and opportunities she encountered along the way.

Stephanie emphasizes the importance of understanding the business and building strong relationships with cross-functional teams to add value to the organization. She also talks about her role in the carve-out of Orveon Global and the exciting journey of establishing a new treasury function from scratch.

Key Takeaways:

• The value of raising your hand and seizing opportunities for growth and development.
• Being the kind of person you would want to work with and treating others with respect and professionalism.
• The importance of taking risks and going after what you want in your career.
• Building trust and empowering your team to take ownership and excel in their roles.
• Embracing cross-functional collaboration and leveraging diverse perspectives to drive success.

You can connect with Stephanie Kusta on LinkedIn.

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