The Role of Treasury in M&A and Business Strategy, with Summa Simmons
Update: 2025-07-16
Description
In this episode, Summa Simmons, Associate VP of Treasury at Victoria’s Secret & Co., shares what most people get wrong about treasury and why it's a strategic powerhouse. She explains how treasury helps companies manage cash, risk, and financial readiness during major business decisions like mergers and divestitures.
Summa also opens up about her own journey from accounting to treasury, and what it means to be a true business partner across teams.
You’ll learn:
- How treasury supports M&A and long-term business strategy
- Why relationship-building is key to finance leadership
- The mindset shift from accounting to strategic thinking
- Career lessons on ownership, feedback, and staying curious
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