GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “Foreign Exchange: Challenges & Opportunities for Global Automotive Companies” with Ron Hesse features Jim Kessler, Vice President, Global Treasury Solutions with Corpay. With over 20 years of experience in foreign exchange risk management, Jim has been instrumental in developing cutting-edge FX risk management programs for both SMEs and Fortune 500 companies, including Sealed Air, Bobcat, and CommScope. His expertise extends to fintech entrepreneurship, where he has created FX risk management software solutions tailored for global enterprises. Jim started the Global Treasury Solutions group at Corpay which has evolved into a robust suite of treasury solutions.
About Interview Guest
Jim Kessler
Vice President, Global Treasury Solutions
Corpay
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In the 10-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Kessler discusses these questions:
• Jim, could you share some background on Corpay Cross-Border, as well as your own professional background and your current role within the company?
• Why is FX risk management important for global auto manufacturers and suppliers?
• What types of FX exposures are most common in the auto industry?
• What FX hedging instruments are commonly used by the automotive industry?
• What tools and technologies are available for real-time monitoring and forecasting of FX exposure across a global automotive supply chain?
• How can a centralized FX risk management platform benefit a global auto company?
About Jim Kessler:
Vice President, Global Treasury Solutions at Corpay
Jim is a seasoned foreign exchange and treasury professional with over 20 years of experience helping global enterprises navigate the complexities of cross-border payments and currency risk management. As Vice President of Global Treasury Solutions at Corpay Cross-Border, Jim leads the strategy and development of integrated FX risk mitigation tools designed to support multinational corporations.
He is the architect behind several of Corpay’s flagship solutions, including the CASE Currency Hedging Process, Intercompany Netting, Balance Sheet Hedging, and the proprietary FX Budget Rate Optimizer. His consultative approach and fintech-forward mindset have helped Fortune 500 companies and mid-sized enterprises alike optimize their treasury operations, reduce FX volatility, and improve financial predictability.
Prior to joining Corpay, Jim held FX and treasury leadership roles at companies such as Sealed Air, Bobcat, and CommScope, where he led large-scale hedging and intercompany settlement programs. Known for his strategic thinking and hands-on execution, Jim works closely with corporate finance, treasury, and accounting teams to develop scalable, compliant, and data-driven solutions for global cash and risk management.
Jim is based in North Carolina and frequently speaks on topics related to FX exposure management, intercompany settlements, and treasury transformation.