Season 4 Episode 8:Why Treasury Roles Are Rising Fast

Treasury is often overlooked.

But that is starting to change.

In this episode of Alchemy Uncensored, Conor McHugh is joined by Mohamed Kortam, a Middle East & Africa Regional Treasurer with over a decade of experience leading corporate finance, liquidity, and risk strategies across the region.

Together, they unpack what the role of Treasury actually looks like today and why it is becoming increasingly important across businesses.

Because the reality is, Treasury is no longer just a support function.

It is becoming a key part of how companies manage risk, make decisions, and plan for the future.

This conversation brings that into focus. From understanding the core responsibilities of a Treasurer to exploring how the role differs from other finance positions, this episode gives a clearer view of where Treasury is heading.

This is not just about the role.

It is about the direction of finance as a whole.

What you will hear in this episode:

📌 What a Treasurer actually does

📌 How Treasury differs from other finance roles

📌 Why demand for Treasury professionals is growing

📌 Key challenges across the MEA region

📌 Hiring trends in the Treasury space

📌 What CEOs and CFOs should look for when hiring

This episode is proudly supported by Alaan, the Middle East’s leading corporate card and expense management platform. Alaan helps companies eliminate petty cash, reimbursements, and manual reconciliations by automating expense tracking, approvals, and accounting, giving finance teams greater control and visibility without the manual work.

A big thank you to Alaan for supporting this season and helping us bring these conversations to life. We will be back soon with more insights and more voices from across the region.

Whether you are exploring your next move or hiring within Treasury, this episode offers a practical perspective on where the function is going.

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