CurrencyCast: FX Lessons from Merck & Hermès: How Finance Teams Fuel Success
By Kantox
10/07/2024
What could two global giants like Merck and Hermès have in common? In our latest episode of CurrencyCast, we reverse engineer the FX strategies of these successful European firms and provide actionable takeaways.
Our host, Agustin Mackinlay, looks at their financials and explains:
- How Merck’s “German discipline” and Hermès’ “French savoir-faire” translate into successful FX strategies.
- What are some real-world examples of how these companies navigate currency fluctuations.
- How the Finance team had a crucial role in their success.
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