AI, systems, and technology are indispensable to modern corporations, driving both strategic and operational excellence while providing a clear competitive advantage in fast-moving markets. Advanced systems enable oversight of daily operations, such as supply chain and financial processes, while supporting long-term strategic initiatives like market expansion and innovation. Optimal technology infrastructure is a cornerstone for value creation, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and transparency, while also mitigating risks of shareholder erosion caused by inefficiencies or outdated systems. Emerging trends, such as AI-driven analytics, real-time data processing, and blockchain, are increasingly prioritized by senior management for their ability to enhance decision-making and streamline operations. Corporate leaders are focusing on technologies that offer predictive insights, automation, and advanced cybersecurity to stay ahead of industry disruptions and regulatory demands. These advancements not only improve operational metrics but also align with the broader objectives of resilience, growth, and sustainable shareholder value.
Prescriptive Analytics
Prescriptive analytics is transforming corporate risk management by offering actionable, scenario-specific solutions through AI, machine learning, and optimization algorithms. Unlike predictive analytics, which forecasts risks, prescriptive analytics recommends tailored actions, improving decision-making, response times, and reducing reliance on manual processes. Recent advancements, such as real-time data processing, NLP, and blockchain integration, enable dynamic risk assessments and accurate recommendations based on reliable data sources.
Our firm’s partnership with intellimation.ai, a global leader in AI-driven solutions, makes us an ideal partner for companies looking to adopt prescriptive analytics. Together, we help organizations implement these tools to automate risk management, enhance decision-making, and build resilience. Having worked with several multinational companies, we have seen how prescriptive analytics enables proactive responses to market volatility, operational disruptions, and regulatory shifts, ensuring businesses remain competitive and agile in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
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ERP and TMS Applications
Choosing the right ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and TMS (Treasury Management System) is crucial for establishing a global risk management framework that aligns operational and financial priorities. With AI integration, these systems offer advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and automated decision-making to optimize cash flow, manage liquidity, and mitigate risks like foreign exchange volatility and regulatory non-compliance.
Success relies on seamless integration with existing systems, real-time financial visibility, and scalability to meet evolving organizational needs. AI strengthens risk forecasting, optimizes treasury operations, and ensures regulatory compliance, providing a competitive edge that outweighs the potential costs of inefficient cash flow management or regulatory errors.
Our firm has partnered with leading corporations to identify ERP and TMS needs, delivering solutions aligned with both current requirements and future goals. AI integration is central to our approach, enabling organizations to secure operations today and thrive in an increasingly dynamic global market.
Applying AI to Operational and Financial Practices
Applying artificial intelligence (AI) to operational and financial practices transforms performance, decision-making, and risk management. The process begins with assessing current systems, identifying opportunities for AI-driven improvements, and creating a seamless integration roadmap. In operations, AI enhances supply chain management, inventory control, and process automation, driving efficiency and cost savings. Financially, it improves cash flow forecasting, detects fraud, and provides advanced analytics, aligning strategies with long-term goals.
Our partnership with intellimation.ai helps organizations integrate AI into their frameworks, offering tailored, client-specific solutions for operational and financial optimization. Recent client projects, detailed on our partnership page, demonstrate significant financial savings, resource optimization, and enhanced visibility, showcasing the transformative power of AI in building sustainable competitive advantages.
I am pleased to recommend Erik. During our time working together, Erik expertly transitioned complex projects from planning to successful execution, showing a keen ability to manage both strategic initiatives and detailed financial analyses. His proactive approach in identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies greatly benefited our team and our clients.
Joakim Lidbark
Former Global Head of CitiFX Client Solutions
I had the pleasure of working with Erik on several high-level CFO and board projects, spanning capital risk, foreign exchange, global policy, and treasury transformation . His depth of knowledge and keen understanding of corporate priorities are unmatched. Erik’s forward-thinking approach to potential risks, coupled with his adaptability to industry and company-specific nuances, sets him apart. He is also an outstanding communicator, able to connect effectively at all levels of an organization.
Nick Pedersen,
Global Head of Digital – NatWest
I have known and collaborated with Erik Johnson for over 25 years, beginning with our roles as regional treasury heads at Siemens—Erik in Hong Kong and myself in New York. Together, we were responsible for designing, streamlining, and implementing customized processes and protocols aimed at clarifying and managing complex corporate risk profiles across various asset classes, including interest rates, foreign exchange, credit, and commodities. This work ensured alignment with company objectives and risk management practices. Over the years, we have frequently partnered on global hedging strategies for corporate clients. Erik has dedicated his career to advancing the field of treasury risk management, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to deep understanding, integrity, and high professional standards.
Mark Cipollina,
Former CFO Siemens Capital U.S.
I have collaborated with Erik on multiple global risk management C-suite initiatives over many years with several different corporates. His extensive experience as a corporate treasurer provided him with a deep understanding of our needs across various operational areas. Erik delivered a comprehensive policy and risk management framework that aligned with our objectives, while adhering to industry best-in-class practices. His proactive and strategic approach to identifying and addressing risks, combined with his forward-looking insight and ability to embed technology into both current and future needs, sets him apart. I highly recommend him.
Ciaran Fegan, CFA
Senior Director, FX Risk Management & Treasury Strategic Projects at Viatris
I have had the privilege of knowing Erik for nearly 30 years. During this time, and in my previous capacity as the head of foreign exchange trading at leading global financial institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, I have been consistently impressed by Erik’s extensive experience in global risk management and his deep understanding of financial markets across multiple asset classes. Erik displays a disciplined approach to risk management, spanning both emerging and developed markets, and stands out as an industry leader. His strong grasp of macroeconomic themes and expertise in financial risk modeling, allow him to translate complex data into practical, effective risk management solutions that consistently deliver value for his firm and their clients. I am confident in recommending Erik for roles requiring strong leadership, strategic vision, and deep expertise in financial markets and risk management.
Christopher de la Hoyde
Former Head of Foreign Exchange Asia Pacific at RBS
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