Asked what he does with his days, Damian Glendinning, treasurer of computer manufacturing giant Lenovo, joked Make sure there's enough cash in the bank accounts the day payroll arrives.
Of course, he was only partially kidding. While his role is much broader than just salary disbursement, keeping employees' bank accounts credited -- in other words keeping them happy -- is just as important to the overall success of the organisation as putting out a good product.
The main responsibility is very simple, said Glendinning, on a more serious note. It's to make sure that there is enough cash available at all times, and in the right places, to meet the needs of...
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