Lessons from a Tech-Obsessed Treasurer: Scaling Treasury Through Systems
From The Treasury Career Corner by Mike Richards
February 24, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 420
About this episode
David Mazzola discusses how a systems-first mindset can transform treasury operations and shares insights from his career in treasury management.
What if your treasury function could run smarter, not harder? David Mazzola , Head of Treasury at Norstella shows how a systems-first mindset turned chaotic spreadsheets into scalable, global treasury operations - and how you can do the same. David Mazzola is the Head of Treasury at Norstella , a global pharma intelligence solutions provider. Known for being “tech-obsessed,” David has led treasury transformations across insurance, tech, and pharma by embedding systems thinking into every function he touches. In this episode, David shares how a deep interest in technology shaped his unconventional path into treasury and helped him drive transformation at companies like QBE, Spotify, and now Norstella. You’ll hear how he implemented treasury management systems across global teams, why many organizations fail at tech adoption, and how automation tools like RPA can radically reduce manual workloads. If you’re a treasury professional looking to modernize your function - or just want to understand how to lead with systems thinking - this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world lessons. What We Cover in This Episode: How David transitioned from banking operations into…
People in this episode
Host: Mike Richards
Guest: David Mazzola
Topics covered
- treasury management
- technology adoption
- automation
- systems thinking
- transformation
- global operations
Keywords
- treasury
- technology
- automation
- systems thinking
- global operations
- RPA
- transformation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Norstella, QBE, Spotify, KYRIBA
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