About this event
In a world of high interest rates, fragile supply chains, and constant disruption, working capital has become more than an efficiency metric. It’s now a strategic engine for growth, resilience, and investment. But what separates today’s most effective working capital leaders from the rest?
Join us for a fast-paced, insight-rich 45-minute webinar where we unpack the findings of the new Working Capital Leadership Report 2025, created in partnership with GSCF. This session brings the data to life through real-world experience, expert commentary, and practical takeaways for finance and treasury professionals - including your own copy of the full report.
What to Expect
A candid conversation with Carol Thurnheer, working capital leader at Haleon. What does good leadership look like in 2025? How do the best organisations break silos, build cash culture, and embed liquidity into strategic decisions? Expect practical insights and lessons learned.
A guided walkthrough of the headline data - we’ll present the most important findings from the report, including:
- Why forecasting and visibility remain the biggest operational gaps.
- How automation and analytics are reshaping working capital maturity.
- The growing influence of cross-functional collaboration.
- What distinguishes the 24% of “Working Capital Champions” who lead strategy, drive integration, and deliver measurable business impact.
You’ll see how organisations are modernising tools, accelerating cycle times and transforming supplier relationships, and where the biggest opportunities still lie.
Expert commentary from our partners at GSCF
We conclude with insights from Lori Sternola , Global Sector Head - Corporates at GSCF, who will explore how funding models, technology integration, and connected ecosystems are evolving. Hear how leading companies are blending bank and non-bank funding, leveraging platforms to simplify complexity, and turning liquidity into a strategic lever for growth.
This webinar is ideal for treasury, finance, procurement, and working capital professionals looking to:
- Benchmark themselves against global peers.
- Understand the emerging “leadership archetypes” shaping the future.
- Learn how to overcome persistent barriers such as fragmented data and manual processes.
- Gain practical guidance to accelerate their own working capital programmes.
- If you’re ready to turn insight into action - and action into liquidity - this is the webinar you don’t want to miss.
Hosted by
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Team member
Mike Hewitt Director @ The Working Capital ForumT
Mike has been CEO of Adaugeo Media, the company behind The Working Capital Forum, since 2012. Before that he was CEO of the European operations of the Association for Financial Professionals. Mike is a regular speaker, writer and moderator on working capital and treasury management topics.
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Guest speaker
Carol Thurnheer Senior Manager International Treasury, The Americas and M&A @ HaleonG
Carol is an energetic, multilingual leader with proven experience as a regional treasurer, finance director, internal and external auditor and financial controller who has worked in several countries and across four sectors. She joined Haleon plc as a manager and business partner in 2022 and has taken on significant responsibilities in international treasury, managing banking, funding, and foreign exchange in 39 markets. Her leadership extends to implementing global working capital strategy and initiatives such as supply chain finance, factoring, and bank guarantee facilities. Before joining Haleon, she held a key role as a cluster Finance Director and board member at Leggett & Platt in Luxembourg, overseeing finance and treasury for multiple entities across Europe and Asia. Carol is a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, a Swiss qualified accountant and an Associate Member of the International Compliance Association.
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Guest speaker
Lori Nicole Sternola Global Sector Head @ GSCFG
Lori Sternola is a seasoned finance professional with over two decades of expertise in working capital, capital markets, and securitization. Currently, she serves as the Global Sector Head for Corporates at GSCF, a Blackstone portfolio company, where her deep understanding of business needs and working capital ecosystems positions her as a thought leader in the industry. Before joining GSCF, Lori was the Senior Vice President of Working Capital at LSQ, focusing on innovative working capital solutions for five years. Her impressive career includes pivotal roles at renowned firms such as Oxygen Finance, UBS, and Lehman Brothers where she successfully led securitization sales in the UK and Ireland. Lori’s extensive knowledge and passion for innovative financial solutions enable her to drive working capital efficiency, helping businesses thrive in competitive markets.
The Working Capital Forum
Where Treasury, Payments and Procurement MeetThe Working Capital Forum is a networking group for those in treasury, payments and procurement with a shared interest in optimising working capital. We hold regular conferences and meetings in global financial centres, both online and in our legendary round-table lunches.
