MEET KURT SMITH
Kurt Smith is a Director of Marengo Capital, a corporate advisory company specialising in treasury, financial markets, corporate finance and private equity. Marengo Capital has a track record of, and passion for, creating and managing for long term enterprise value by aligning corporate strategy, finance and risk.
Kurt is also the former Vice President and current Technical Director of the Australian Corporate Treasury Association, a member of the Australian Payments Network Stakeholder Advisory Council, and a member of FX Markets Asia Advisory Board. His career includes senior positions across fund management, bank derivative trading, Fintech, private equity and corporate treasury. He has a Ph.D in Finance and is a graduate of the University of Cambridge.
Kurt is an engaging and compelling public speaker with substantial experience in presenting, being a panellist and master of ceremonies, for intimate and large audiences in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States. He is well known for providing unique insights into new and well-worn issues, balancing contrarian thinking with informed judgment, and communicating highly technical issues to non-technical audiences.
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- Treasury operating model design
- Treasury governance and control architecture
- Optimising the mix of people, processes and systems
- Cash Management
- Working capital management
EXPERTISE
- Capital management strategy and implementation
- Financial risk management strategy and implementation
- Creating and managing for enterprise value
- Developing and delivering in-person and/or online training to teams
- Speaking at conferences
Recap & Recording: Treasury 2024 Year Recap | Insights & Reflections
19-12-2024 | The focus of the session was on reflecting on the developments and lessons learned in corporate treasury throughout 2024.
Live Session Update: Treasury 2024 Year Recap | Insights & Reflections
05-12-2024 | New Speaker Announcement: We’re excited to welcome Kurt Smith as a panelist, bringing his extensive expertise in the treasury world to our discussion.
In 100 Words | What differentiates Strategic Treasury from Operational Treasury?
13-02-2024 | treasuryXL expert Kurt Smith explores the distinction between Strategic Treasury and Operational Treasury.
Can Treasury Go From Support to Strategic Function? | Kurt Smith on the Corporate Treasury 101 Podcast
02-10-2023 | Can Treasury Go From Support to Strategic Function? | Kurth Smith on the Corporate Treasury 101 Podcast
Interview | 9 questions for Kurt Smith, Seasoned Treasury Expert
21-11-2022 | treasuryXL | Kurt Smith | LinkedIn | Meet our newest expert for the treasuryXL community, Kurt Smith. Kurt is a Director of Marengo Capital, a corporate advisory company specialising in treasury, financial markets, corporate finance and private equity. Marengo Capital has a track record of, and passion for, creating and managing for long term enterprise value […]