Brian King

Vice President, Treasurer & Head of Investor Relations, Intuitive Surgical

Search every verified Brian King interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Brian King, Vice President, Treasurer and Head of Investor Relations at Intuitive Surgical, discussed his career path and treasury practices in a September 2020 episode of the Treasury Talent Podcast. He described transitioning to treasury after running a window cleaning business in high school and working in the music industry, noting that his route was atypical. In the interview, he said he has not relied heavily on formal mentors, preferring to build relationships independently with colleagues. King also detailed his team's use of a Monte Carlo simulation tool called @Risk to model thousands of share repurchase grids against stock price paths, supporting the company's buyback program. He emphasized the importance of knowing the business deeply, aligning treasury's vision with business needs, and demonstrating best-in-class practices to the board and executive management. He mentioned using a software platform for daily cash and foreign exchange exposure consolidation, and expressed interest in advancing data analytics within treasury.