Why Treasury Technology Needs to Solve Problems, Not Chase Buzzwords

Treasury technology is moving fast, but the real value comes from knowing what problem you are trying to solve before choosing the system, tool, or innovation to help you solve it.

In this returning guest episode, host Mike Richards welcomes back Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis.

On this week’s podcast we welcome back Séverine Le Blévennec, Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis, for an update on her treasury transformation journey. Having joined the show previously, Séverine returns to share what has changed over the past few years, how the treasury function at Aliaxis has evolved, and why technology, AI, governance, and data quality must all be connected to real business needs.

Séverine discusses the progress made in building a more mature global treasury function, including the creation of a global treasury community, the implementation of treasury technology, the rollout of a payment hub, improved cash visibility, stronger governance, and the importance of developing treasury talent. She also shares her views on AI in treasury, explaining why teams need to balance opportunity with risk, and why clean data, transparency, and strong fundamentals matter more than ever.

Main topics discussed:

• Aliaxis’ treasury transformation journey and progress toward greater maturity.
• Building a clearer global treasury community with stronger ownership.
• Choosing treasury technology based on real problems, not buzzwords.
• Rolling out treasury systems, payment hubs, and cash visibility tools.
• Strengthening governance, policies, controls, and treasury processes.
• Supporting regional treasury teams while respecting local complexity.
• Managing AI opportunities, risks, governance, and data quality.
• Developing treasury talent through learning, cross-training, and knowledge sharing.
• Challenging the status quo and expanding treasury’s business value.
• Keeping treasury strategic while embracing technology and innovation.

You can connect with Séverine Le Blévennec on LinkedIn.

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