Our first meeting of the year will be In Person Event (details below). The other meetings for the year can be found at 2026-2027 Meetings
September 15, 2026
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
"Hire Smarter, Lead Stronger: Navigating Skills Gaps, AI and Hiring Complexity"
Presentation - Steven Fields, Robert Half
This session highlights how AI, skills gaps, and changing workforce priorities are reshaping treasury talent needs, and provides strategies to build resilient, future-ready teams.
"Treasury Leadership Journeys: Lessons Learned, Career Growth, and Preparing for What's Next"
Panel Discussion -
*Jodie Covington, Former Assistant Treasurer of Hanesbrands and Former Treasurer at Centric Brands
*Brandon Carrey, Head of Treasury at Infinity Global
*John Tomlinson, Former CFO of Bell Partners, Inc.
*Moderator—Mike Lewis, Associate Treasury Director, IQVIA
Join a panel of accomplished treasury and finance leaders as they share candid reflections on the career decisions, experiences, and lessons that shaped their professional journeys. Through honest discussion and real-world examples, panelists will explore what worked well, what they might do differently, and the key factors that helped them advance into leadership roles.
The conversation will also provide practical advice for professionals at every stage of their careers, including how to build valuable skills, navigate career transitions, expand professional networks, and position themselves for new opportunities. The panelist will also share insights on how they embraced change, adapted to new technologies and business challenges, and developed the skills and mindset needed to remain successful in an ever-evolving environment.
Whether you are an emerging treasury professional or an experienced finance leader, this session offers actionable insights on career development, leadership, and thriving in an ever-evolving business environment.
Key Topics:
- Career-defining opportunities and lessons learned
- What treasury and finance leaders wish they had known earlier in their careers
- Strategies for career advancement and professional growth
- Building leadership skills and expanding influence within an organization
- Adapting to evolving technology, automation, and AI
- Preparing for the future of treasury and finance