Join a Committee

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The Australian Corporate Treasury Association (ACTA) is seeking expressions of interest from our Members to be a part of our member run Committees.

These Committees are a vehicle for ACTA members to advise management on the operation of the association.

Our Technical Committee works closely with the CEO and Technical Director to guide the CPD program, Certificate of Corporate Treasury, and advocacy, whilst the providing a platform to discuss and advise on key existing and emerging topics is a central theme of the monthly meetings.

Our Emerging Leaders Committee works with management to guide our engagement with the new wave of Treasury professionals, both studying and recently graduated.  This can include development of programs, University engagement and delivery of events such as podcasts, webinars and workshops.

Our State Chapter Committees usually meet monthly and are responsible for four key area’s:

  • Being an ambassador in your respective State for ACTA;
  • Being the link where needed between local membership and Management/Board;
  • Help to facilitate meaningful state events;
  • Play a part in member growth and engagement

To be eligible to join a Committee, applicants must be a financial member of the Australian Corporate Treasury Association.

If you would like to be involved and help shape the future of the Australian Treasury Community, we invite your expression of interest by way of reply to this email or by contacting: comms@actatreasury.com.au.

We look forward to hearing from you.

New Directors Appointed to the ACTA Board

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At its Annual General Meeting held on 8 December 2021, a number of changes were made to the Australian Corporate Treasury Association Board.

Firstly, we say goodbye, with huge thanks, to departing Directors Fulvio Barbuio, Clive Richards and Melinda Gibson.  All have given selflessly over many years to the ACTA in many ways and made enormous contributions.  We do though look forward to your continuing engagement!

Secondly, we are thrilled to welcome three new Directors, Hope Gatis, Uri Gordon and Richard Humphreys.  All three are very highly regarded professionals who will bring fresh ideas and eyes to the organisation as it enters a new phase.

We are also very excited to advise that Alice Van Der Geest has been appointed President of the ACTA, with Kurt Smith as Vice President.  Congratulations to both of you – you have already made many significant contributions and look forward to many more.

Congratulations and thanks to all of you.

ACTA Appoints Technical Director

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The Australian Corporate Treasury Association (ACTA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Kurt Smith to the crucial newly created role of Technical Director.

 

Kurt has a long and successful career across both sides of the Treasury community, firstly via Fund Management and senior Bank trading positions, before moving into Corporate Finance and Treasury. This coupled with Kurts strong Startup and Academic background make him the ideal person to help us to take ACTA’s CPD, Education and Advocacy forward. 

Kurt’s initial focus will be on our overarching CPD curriculum, including our developing Certification program.

Welcome Kurt!