Building a treasury function from scratch is only the beginning - turning it into a strategic engine is where the real impact happens.

This week, we welcome back Ben Loper, Senior Vice President & Corporate Treasurer at Hilton Grand Vacations.

A returning guest to the podcast, Ben joins us for an update episode, sharing how his role and treasury itself has evolved since his first appearance, now overseeing a multi-billion-dollar financing business alongside treasury operations.

In this follow-up conversation, Ben Loper, now Senior Vice President & Corporate Treasurer at Hilton Grand Vacations walks through his journey from banking and equity research into corporate treasury, and how he helped build a treasury function from scratch within a newly independent company.

He shares how treasury has evolved from a back-office function into a strategic partner in capital allocation, risk management, and growth, and reflects on the realities of scaling teams, navigating acquisitions, and operating in an increasingly complex global environment.

The discussion also explores the future of treasury, including technology, payments, remote working challenges, and why treasury professionals must think beyond operations to deliver real business value.

Key topics discussed:

• Transitioning from banking and equity research into corporate treasury
• Building a treasury function from scratch in a newly spun-out company
• Scaling treasury through acquisitions and rapid business growth
• The role of treasury in capital allocation and strategic decision-making
• How banking experience translates into corporate treasury success
• The shift from operational treasury to strategic treasury leadership
• Navigating post-pandemic challenges, including inflation and market uncertainty
• The growing importance of payments, customer experience, and technology in treasury
• Remote working challenges and training the next generation of treasury professionals
• The evolving role of certifications and experience in hiring treasury talent

You can connect with Ben Loper on LinkedIn or for more info check out www.benrloper.com.

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