We know that staying ahead requires learning from the best. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the Top 40 Treasury & Finance Leaders to Follow in 2025. These leaders are sharing their knowledge, creating solutions, and reimagining how treasury and finance can empower businesses to grow smarter and faster. Whether you’re looking to improve liquidity management, explore new tools, or gain fresh perspectives – following these leaders will give you new ways of thinking and help you stay ahead of the punches.

Josh Aharonoff
‍Founder & CEO of Your CFO Guy
Josh provides fractional CFO services to high-growth companies, specializing in cash flow optimization and financial strategy. With years of experience, he helps businesses scale by streamlining finance and accounting functions to drive profitability.
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Tracey Knight
‍Co-Founder & Principal Consultant at Real Treasury
Tracey offers consulting and training on cash management and liquidity strategies. Her expertise in helping CFOs and treasurers navigate complex financial operations has made her a key thought leader in the treasury space.
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Nicholas Franck
Treasury Consultant & Founder of Inteligans
‍Nicholas offers corporate treasury and banking solutions. He works with organizations to optimize their treasury functions, improve financial risk management, and enhance
operational efficiency.
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Ernie Humphrey
Founder & CEO of Treasury Webinars
‍Ernie has spent over 15 years helping treasury professionals to take charge of their career success. Through his podcast, Treasury Truth or Dare, and webinars, Ernie offers insights into treasury management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
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April Rudin
Founder & CEO of The Rudin Group
‍April specializes in marketing strategies tailored for financial services and wealth management firms. Recognized as a top influencer in wealth management, she shares valuable insights on digital transformation and branding in finance.
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Spiros Margaris
Fintech Advisor, Venture Capitalist, and Founder of Margaris Ventures
‍Known for his thought leadership in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and insurtech, Spiros has earned the "Triple Crown" ranking as a top influencer in these fields. He is a sought-after advisor, keynote speaker, and futurist.
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Jack McCullough
President at CFO Leadership Council
‍Jack empowers senior financial executives through professional development and peer networking. As a thought leader and public speaker, he also champions diversity initiatives and leads the MIT Sloan CFO Summit, a premier financial leadership conference.
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Craig Jeffery
Founder and Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer & Podcast Host
Craig hosts the "Treasury Update Podcast", sharing insights on cash management, financial risk, and corporate finance trends. A thought leader in treasury and finance, he offers deep insights into corporate treasury trends.
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Eleanor Hill
Editor and Podcast Host at Treasury Storyteller
Eleanor shares strategic insights for treasury professionals through podcasts and editorial content. With over 15 years of experience, she excels at making complex financial topics accessible, with a focus on ESG, diversity, and innovation in treasury.
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Séverine Le Blévennec
Global Head of Treasury at Aliaxis
Since 2021, Séverine has led the transformation of Aliaxis's treasury operations across 40 countries, focusing on systems, policies, and governance. With over two decades of experience, including roles at Honeywell and GMAC, she specializes in cash management, digitalization, and cross-border treasury operations.
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Christof Nelischer
Group Treasurer at S4 Capital
Christof is an expert in restructuring and managing international treasury functions. With experience spanning mergers, acquisitions, and in-house banking, he brings insight into corporate risk management and cost-effective financial strategies.
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Jessica Oku
CFO at Mc Guarantee Technology
‍With over 12 years of experience, Jessica enhances liquidity, manages debt, and optimizes investments for multi-million-dollar portfolios. Skilled in financial modeling and strategic analysis, she translates complex concepts into actionable business insights.
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Tanya Kohen
Director of Treasury and Cash Cycle Transformation at Baptist Healthcare
Tanya specializes in scaling businesses through automation, innovative technology, and best practices in cash management and working capital optimization. With 20 years of global treasury experience, Tanya serves on the Board of the North Carolina Treasury Management Association.
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Bojan Belejkovski
Head of Treasury at Ilitch Companies
Bojan is known for enhancing policies, controls, and procedures to improve financial performance. With experience in cash flow projections, banking relationships, and risk mitigation, he focuses on using AI to build modern, data-driven treasury solutions.
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Jeremy Reedus
VP & Global Treasurer at Varel Energy Solutions
Jeremy is an expert in cash flow management, financial administration, and corporate finance. He has a proven track record in optimizing vendor relationships, negotiating banking agreements, and implementing strategies that improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
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Priscila Nagalli
Managing Director, Treasury & Capital Markets at Actualize Consulting
‍Priscila leads treasury projects at Actualize Consulting, specializing in liquidity management, risk, and treasury technology implementation. With expertise in process design, compliance, and global treasury operations, she advises corporations on optimizing financial systems.
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Bridget Meyer
Head of Strategic Relationships at Redbridge Debt & Treasury Advisory
‍With over 20 years of experience in bank services, pricing, and billing standards, Bridget helps clients simplify bank management. Known as the "Code Queen" for her contributions to AFP Service Codes, she works with banks, software vendors, and associations to drive innovation.
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Summa Simmons
Associate Vice President, Treasury at Victoria’s Secret
‍Summa is a treasury leader with knowledge of cash management, corporate finance, and banking strategies. A DE&I advocate and board member, she provides valuable insights on inclusive leadership and treasury optimization.
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Tim Muindi
GVP, Treasury, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at ServiceNow
‍Tim combines treasury knowledge with a knack for innovation, delivering strategies that enhance financial performance and align with organizational goals. He shares actionable insights that resonate with finance leaders looking to drive sustainable growth.
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Easton Dickson
EVP, Global Treasurer at Bain & Company
‍Easton brings 30+ years of expertise in capital markets, global cash management, and M&A financing. He is known for his leadership in DE&I and mentoring, as well as presenting financial strategies to executives and boards.
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Lee-Ann Perkins
Assistant Treasurer, Senior Director at Ankura
‍Lee-Ann is a global treasury executive with experience in scaling treasury operations, capital market transactions, and AI-driven automation. Certified in the U.S., UK, and Canada, she shares her knowledge on treasury and IPOs through global conferences, podcasts, and publications.
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Charlie Bischoff
Treasury Director at Patagonia
‍Charlie combines expertise in sustainable finance and corporate risk with a focus on decarbonizing financial operations at Patagonia. With nearly seven years leading Patagonia's treasury and investments, he also contributes to climate tech innovation as an advisor at Greentown Labs.
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Mike Richards
CEO & Founder of The Treasury Recruitment Company
‍Mike has spent over 25 years helping treasury professionals advance their careers and build world-class teams. As host of the Treasury Career Corner podcast, he shares insights from top treasury leaders, offering guidance on career development, industry trends, and recruitment best practices.
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Valerio Trinchi
Treasury Practice Leader at RSM US LLP
‍Known for his leadership in treasury technology and process automation, Valerio has extensive experience with Kyriba, project management, and building high-performing teams.
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‍Isaac Woods
Vice President, Treasurer, and Executive Officer at Rockwell Automation
‍Isaac brings over 15 years of knowledge in corporate finance, including treasury, FP&A, and corporate development. With additional experience as a CPA and advisor, he shares insights on strategic financial management, venture capital, and business growth.
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Elena Gomez
CFO at Toast
‍Elena leads finance, accounting, and strategy at Toast, having previously helped Zendesk exceed $1B in annual revenue. Elena is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and serves on several boards, including PagerDuty and the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco.
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Steve Webber
Chief Operational Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Quickbase
‍Steve is an experienced CFO and COO at Quickbase, specializing in revenue recognition, strategic planning, and business process improvement. With a background in IT services, he drives financial and operational excellence in the no-code application development space.
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Elise Garofalo
CFO at Tradewind Aviation
‍Elise is a strategic finance executive with expertise in corporate finance, treasury, risk management, and capital markets. She has a history of leading complex transactions, financial planning, and building relationships to drive business growth across multiple sectors.
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Ben Murray
Founder of The SaaS CFO
‍Ben helps SaaS companies improve financial transparency and performance through fractional CFO services, coaching, and education. With experience in both operations and finance, he specializes in translating SaaS metrics into actionable insights for founders, finance teams, and investors.
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Benjamin Defays
Senior Associate Vice President at Revantage
‍Benjamin is a treasury expert with 13 years of experience, focused on educating and advancing the treasury function. He serves as a board member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers of Luxembourg (ATEL) and co-founded two Treasury Management training programs in Luxembourg.
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Lorena Pérez Sandroni 
Global Head of Treasury at PayU
‍With expertise in team leadership and global subsidiary coordination, Lorena drives process optimization and business intelligence initiatives, while adapting to new challenges in diverse cultural environments.
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Patrick Kunz
Treasury Consultant at Rituals
‍Patrick helps companies optimize treasury processes, set up departments, and implement Treasury Management Systems, offering both advisory services and interim management solutions.
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Daniel Lentz
CFO at BigCommerce
‍Daniel brings nearly 25 years of experience in finance, operations, and investor relations. He led the company through its IPO and subsequent offering, overseeing all financial and operational activities to drive strategic growth and innovation in the SaaS ecommerce space.
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Sassan Parandeh
Global Treasurer and Principal of Insurance, Risk, and Property Departments at ChildFund International
‍Sassan is an award-winning treasury and insurance executive with a focus on global leadership, risk management, and cyber security. A Vice Chair of the AFP Board, he is widely published and quoted in leading journals, sharing his expertise on treasury, insurance, and risk.
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Gina Mastantuono
CFO at ServiceNow
‍With previous roles at IAC and Revlon, Gina leads finance and ESG efforts while advocating for greater female representation in leadership and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders.
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‍Secret CFO
CFO at Unknown Company
With over 20 years of experience as a CFO for multi-billion-dollar companies, Secret CFO offers an insider’s take on financial leadership and strategy. His anonymous account provides readers with perspectives and tips on decision-making in finance.
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Matthew Harlan
Chief Treasury Officer at Nilus
Matthew helps companies automate treasury management, enabling finance teams to drive business value. With 10+ years of experience at leading public companies, he shares insights on using AI to reduce risk, improve liquidity, and strengthen financial clarity.
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Nicolas Boucher
Founder of AI Finance Club
Nicolas helps finance professionals use AI to drive smarter decision-making and improve business outcomes. With 15+ years of global experience in finance transformation and leadership, he shares actionable insights on the future of finance and technology.
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Evgeny Fetisov
‍CNBC CFO Council Member
Evgeny has helped scale multiple technology businesses as a CFO, guiding companies through IPOs, M&A, and rapid growth. A former CFO of Semrush, Luxoft, and Moscow Exchange, he shares thoughts and tips on strategic finance, capital markets, and building high-performing finance teams.
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Glenn Hopper
Head of AI Research & Development at Eventus [Previously CFO]
Glenn brings AI and finance together, simplifying some of the more complicated topics for business leaders. Previously CFO, now Head of AI R&D at Eventus, he covers finance automation, AI-driven strategy, and how companies can use technology to stay ahead.

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Treasury and finance are changing fast, and these 40 leaders are at the heart of it. Connect with their work to gain fresh perspectives that will help you succeed in the year ahead. Who are the leaders that are inspiring you in 2025?