At the recent Treasury 360° Nordic 2025 conference in Stockholm, Eleanor Hill (TMI) sat down with Paulo Kubis (Electrolux Professional) to discuss how he built a treasury function from the ground up following the company’s spin-off.
Paulo shares practical insights on simplifying processes, building a high-performance team, and delivering a standout debut in the Swedish debt capital markets.
Featured on this episode
- Eleanor Hill
- Editorial Consultant, Treasury Management International (TMI)
- Paulo Kubis
- Head of Treasury, Electrolux Professional
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