Bob Sanders
About Bob Sanders
Bob Sanders serves as the Head of Treasury at Vestiaire Collective since 2020, where he manages relationships with six banks and has led significant financial implementations. He has a diverse background in internal audit and finance, having worked for companies such as UGI Corporation, Nissan Motor Corporation, and Deloitte France.
Work at Vestiaire Collective
Bob Sanders has served as the Head of Treasury at Vestiaire Collective since 2020. In this role, he manages relationships with six different banks and oversees various financial operations. He has led the implementation of a new payment system and the creation of a data-based cash flow reconciliation engine, enhancing the efficiency of financial processes. Additionally, he proposed and managed foreign exchange hedging strategies involving twelve different currencies. Sanders also supports payment teams by automating manual tasks through collaboration with tech and data teams.
Previous Experience in Internal Audit
Before joining Vestiaire Collective, Bob Sanders held several positions in internal audit. He worked at UGI Corporation as an Internal Audit Senior from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he was an Internal Audit Coordinator at Nissan Motor Corporation from 2014 to 2016. His career in auditing began at Deloitte France, where he served as a Senior Auditor from 2011 to 2014. These roles provided him with extensive experience in financial oversight and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Bob Sanders studied at EDHEC Business School, where he earned a Bachelor in Finance from 2008 to 2011. He also studied at Fachhochschule Ingolstadt, participating in an Erasmus program focused on international finance from 2009 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in finance, which he has applied throughout his career in various financial roles.
Background in Financial Control
In addition to his auditing experience, Bob Sanders worked as a Financial Controller at Cellectis from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of Head of Internal Control at Vestiaire Collective for a year before becoming Head of Treasury. His diverse background in financial control and auditing has contributed to his expertise in managing complex financial operations.
Early Career and Internships
Bob Sanders began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in finance and auditing. He worked as an Audit Intern at Roedl & Partner for six months in 2011. Additionally, he completed a Sales Internship at ConDoor in 2009. These early roles helped him develop skills that would be essential in his subsequent positions in finance and internal audit.