Anita Polzhofer
About Anita Polzhofer
Anita Polzhofer is the Head of Treasury at Arup, recognized for her excellence in financial management and extensive experience in treasury roles across various companies in London.
Current Position at Arup
Anita Polzhofer serves as the Head of Treasury at Arup, a role she has held since 2020. Based in the London, England Metropolitan Area, she oversees the company's treasury operations, including debt management, liquidity management, and financial risk management. Under her leadership, the treasury function at Arup has been recognized for its excellence in financial management.
Previous Roles in Treasury Management
Before her current role, Anita Polzhofer was the Treasury Manager at Arup from 2017 to 2020. She also held treasury management roles at other prominent firms: King from 2016 to 2017, Warner Music Group from 2014 to 2016, NSC Global Ltd from 2012 to 2014, and Aegis Media Plc in 2012. These positions equipped her with extensive experience in managing cash flow, financial risks, and international treasury operations.
Early Career in Accounting and Finance
Anita Polzhofer's career began in the accounting and finance sector. She worked at Zodiak as a Treasury Assistant/Management Accountant from 2010 to 2012, and before that, she held roles including Purchase Ledger Controller at Naked Communications Ltd, Accounts Payable Assistant at Claranet Ltd, Accounts Payable Specialist at Filenet Ltd, and Accounts Associate for Accounts Payable at Philips EAS. She also held a sales role at Hertz rent-a-car as Sales Mentor from 2002 to 2003.
Educational Background
Anita Polzhofer has a robust educational background in finance and treasury. She achieved an AMCT from the Association of Corporate Treasurers from 2017 to 2019 and studied at CIMA from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she attended the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 1970 and holds a diploma in Commercial Studies from the Vienna Business School.
Significant Contributions at Arup
One of Anita Polzhofer's notable achievements at Arup includes leading the refinancing of the Arup Group. She managed debt, liquidity, and financial risk for a business with a turnover of GBP 1.7 billion. Her strategic financial management has been integral to the company's operations and financial stability.