Live Session: Where Treasury Professionals and Academia Connect

By treasuryXL & Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

18/03/2026

Corporate treasury continues to evolve alongside technology, regulation, and organizational priorities.

That evolution thrives when practice meets academia, exchanging insights and experiences.

In this live session taking place next week, treasuryXL and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam host a discussion on treasury education and the value it brings to the profession.

Panelist Line Up

🎙️Robert Dekker | Corporate Treasurer & Program Director, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
🎙️Jacques Yana Mbena, PhD | Corporate Treasurer & Harvard Business School Alumni
🎙️Máximo Santos Miranda, Ph.D. | treasuryXL Expert & University Professor
🎙️Pieter de Kiewit, treasuryXL Ambassador & Moderator

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Key topics to discuss

How treasury education shapes the skills and career paths of professionals
The interplay between real-world experience and academic learning
What employers look for when hiring or developing treasury teams
Insights from academics on the future trends in treasury and finance

Who should attend?

This session is relevant for corporate treasurers, CFOs, and finance professionals who are involved in working capital management or cash flow optimisation. It is also relevant for anyone interested in practical innovation in treasury and real-life implementation insights.

Feel free to invite your connections who may also be interested in joining this exciting session. Registration is free!

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When? Tuesday, March 24

Start: 10:00 am CET

Duration: 45 minutes

Speakers

Pieter de Kiewit

Moderator | Managing Director

Treasurer Search

Moderator of the session who brings energy and engagement to our sessions, creating an interactive environment where discussions thrive. As a Treasury aficionado and the Owner of Treasurer Search, he has over 25 years of experience in international recruitment and a strong presence in the BeNeLux and Germany markets.

Robert Dekker

Corporate Treasurer & Program Director

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Robert is AMEA Treasurer at American Tower and runs the Treasury Program at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He has hands-on experience managing treasury operations across multiple markets and enjoys connecting the realities of corporate treasury with practical learning.

Máximo Santos Miranda, Ph.D.

treasuryXL Expert & University Professor

treasuryXL Expert

Jacques Yana Mbena, PhD

Corporate Treasurer & Harvard Business School Alumni