About this episode
What does it take to build a treasury function from scratch at a fast-moving global company? Nolan Soltvedt, Treasurer at Lime has done just that - multiple times. In this episode, he shares the inside story of building resilient treasury systems in complex, high-growth environments, from legacy firms to tech disruptors.Nolan Soltvedt is the Treasurer at Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company. With experience across Ecolab, Capella University, and Api Group, Nolan has led treasury transformations at both established multinationals and fast-scaling startups. He brings a rare blend of global banking expertise, leadership through change, and a passion for making numbers tell a story.Main topics discussed:Nolan’s entry into finance and early lessons from his internship at Ecolab Building international finance and treasury experience early in his careerWhy building global relationships is critical in treasuryShifting between corporate finance and FP&A - and how it shaped his leadershipRejoining Ecolab and managing treasury post major acquisitionsLessons from leading treasury through a company IPO and rapid M&A at APiHow to rebuild and scale a treasury team after high turnoverCreating a treasury M&A integration playbookTransitioning to Lime: Setting up treasury in a tech-driven, high-growth environmentWhy prioritizing the right treasury capabilities matters more than doing everythingHow Nolan applies storytelling and creativity from music into financial communicationThe evolving future of treasury: AI, interest rates, and scalable systemsYou can connect with Nolan Soltvedt on LinkedIn. ---?? Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast - Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your favourite platform:CLICK HERE for ?Spotify PodcastsCLICK HERE for ?Apple Podcasts? Managing short-term cash and investments - Without the right technology is a huge risk for modern treasurers. ICD changes that!? Save $150 on CTP, FPAC & AFP Boston 2025 – Exclusive disco
