The art of corporate debt management has become a critical balancing act for CFOs, who must simultaneously fuel company expansion and preserve financial robustness.   

Debt is a critical tool that, when leveraged effectively, can drive operational efficiency and business expansion. By structuring debt strategically, organizations can optimize liquidity, mitigate financial risk, and enhance overall capital efficiency.

Tom Panther, Chief Financial Officer of Corpay, a leading S&P 500 corporate payments company joins our host Melissa Howatson to discuss the complexities of debt management. Drawing on his 30+ years of experience in finance, Tom explains how CFOs can navigate debt management amid fluctuating market conditions and leverage these changes to benefit their organizations.  

Discover Tom’s strategies for effective spend management, proactive cash flow monitoring, and successfully adapting to today’s new business landscape.  

Discussed in This Episode:  

• The macroeconomic impacts resulting from the Federal Reserve rate cuts and broader market volatility.   
• Strategies CFOs are employing to adapt their financial approaches in response to economic shifts.  
• Advice on how to maximize debt structure.  
• How businesses can hedge against volatility.  
• Positioning your organization for future growth in an evolving climate.