Future CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Pathways to finance leadership Fortune Ernest Jose , chief financial officer, Enderun Colleges , believes that becoming a competent financial leader requires a blend of education, experience, and skill development. "As Jose believes that on the road to leadership in finance, one must take in mind the following: 1.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This experience reinforced Eckstein’s belief that leadership means taking full responsibility, even when circumstances are inherited. ” Through these efforts, Eckstein began to repair the business unit’s trajectory, validating that accountability and decisive action are essential to strategic leadership.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The financial leadership transition is coming as the pharma giant hovers just below a $1 trillion market cap in the midst of rising demand for several new medications.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. But then along came Jellyfish, a company whose big day in the public markets would likely be years away. Bridges cross-departmental gaps by serving as a connector and resource allocator.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Finance leadership is undoubtedly not a cakewalk, as it involves various roles for the organisation to grow and drive value. Look for organisations with cultures that resonate with your values and roles that challenge you or expand your leadership skills,” Wong advises.

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joanne Chengs career had already carried her through multiple successful exits and finance leadership roles when an unexpected opportunity arose. But then along came Jellyfish, a company whose big day in the public markets would likely be years away. Bridges cross-departmental gaps by serving as a connector and resource allocator.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Cultivating Organisational Success Through Effective Leadership Leadership plays a critical role in driving the success of any organisation, especially when navigating the complexities of today’s fast-paced business world. Lead by Example The foundation of effective leadership is setting the right example.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Identifying and Overcoming Ethical Dilemmas in Business In the corporate world, numbers might drive decisions, but values define leadership. These dilemmas might not always come with flashing warning signs, but how you handle them speaks volumes about your leadership and your company’s culture.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 28, 2025

What's unique about Kay Lynn, though, is how she developed her advisory, management, and leadership skills to work her way up from starting as an intern to eventually become the president of a national RIA enterprise and lead their proactive mergers and acquisitions strategy.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 26, 2025

A peek into your lifeyour dog, your favorite leadership lesson, your morning routinecan create meaningful connection without crossing boundaries. But What If Youre Not a Marketing Person? Write down small wins, leadership lessons, or daily observations. Its about leadership. Be personalbut not private.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The culture emphasized being an integral part of the senior leadership team and driving change. Along the way, Wallach says GE’s culture exposed her to the personal attributes that would become increasingly critical as she advanced into leadership positions. “Do you have personal edge? Can you make the tough calls?

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CFO Thought Leader

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

When he shared his findings, leadership encouraged him to gather more data. Read More This hands-on, data-driven mindset has shaped Rhodess leadership across multiple CFO roles. We operate in a highly competitive market alongside companies like Cisco, HPE, and Juniper Networks. The approach became a company-wide standard.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Recognizing the need to enhance my managerial capabilities, I pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, which equipped me with essential leadership skills. CFOs are often tasked with navigating financial risks, whether due to market fluctuations or operational challenges.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

AI For Marketing: Susan Theder, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at FMG, shared how AI could be trained to capture an advisor’s unique voice, enabling marketing efforts that feel more authentic and personalized.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, the increasing complexity of global markets and the pace of technological change have redefined this role. Arellano-Geronimo describes the transformative journey of finance leadership, which is characterised by the need to innovate, be agile, and focus strongly on strategic business insights.

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Future CFO

MARCH 20, 2024

With the future of finance circling the management across functions, the formation of the right concoction of capabilities, and the establishment of a strong data foundation, it is expected that finance leaders look into strategies to not only succeed but also sustain transformative leadership.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 3, 2025

Yet many middle-market companies continue to explore opportunities to go public. After a challenging IPO market from 2022 to 2023, conditions have certainly improved. However, while market sentiment is improving, IPO readiness requires more rigorous preparation than ever before.

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CFO News

MARCH 28, 2025

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the modern CFO often serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CEO. In this capacity, CFOs provide critical insights into not just financial performance but also the overall health of the business, including sales, operations, marketing, and human resources.

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Global Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It has played pivotal roles, serving as co-chair of the Transition Finance Taskforce of the Green Investment Principle (GIP) for the Belt and Road initiative, vice-chair of the China Council of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI). Leadership in the Green Bond Market In the first half of 2024, BOC underwrote 98.37

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Elizabeth Burns, CFO of Gas du Cameroon (GDC), exemplifies this balance, demonstrating how strategic financial leadership can support environmental responsibility. Under Elizabeth’s leadership, GDC has achieved remarkable environmental milestones. I refer to it often, and it has shaped my approach to leadership.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Soni “To truly embrace ESG and sustainability, enterprise leadership needs to shift their mindset from viewing these concepts as peripheral concerns to recognising them as fundamental to long-term business success and societal impact.” The post ESG and sustainability action items for leadership in 2024 appeared first on FutureCFO.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Power of Fractional CFOs: Sara Daw on Transforming Financial Leadership for SMEs and Corporates In a recent CFO Club Podcast , Leana van der Merwe hosted Sara Daw , Group CFO of CFO Centre Ltd, to discuss the increasingly popular concept of fractional CFOs. Fractional CFO is our longest-established business.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Under his leadership, sales increased, making the New York-based jeweler the largest contributor to the group’s growth. Alexandre has held various executive positions at LVMH, including a four-year stint as CEO of German luggage maker Rimowa and as vice president of product, communications, and industrial affairs at Tiffany & Co.,

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 15, 2024

She had excelled quickly, so much so that she was assigned to a leadership role in a major audit project just 2 years into her career. Her leap for personal reasons ultimately led her to a leadership role that she hadn’t anticipated—a twist in her journey that eventually set her on the path to becoming a CFO.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Driving the downturn is the contraction of the global diamond market, precipitated by reduced production and weakened demand, since diamonds account for 90% of Botswana’s foreign exchange earnings. Poverty remains high, unemployment reached a staggering 27.6% GDP growth is forecast at just 1% for 2024, down from 2.7% in 2023 and 5.5%

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 19, 2025

After early roles in financial analysis, he spent 15 years moving through finance leadership positions at Danaher, where he sharpened his ability to translate financial insights into business decisions. Swenson tells us his path wasnt a straight linehe originally pursued computer science before pivoting to economics and then accounting.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

If you’re a chief marketing officer (CMO), the current economic uncertainty undoubtedly creates anxiety for you, your team, and your agencies. The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has demonstrated the tight correlation between advertising spend and economic indicators like GDP growth by looking at historical data.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Amid the continuing evolution of the Asia-Pacific region comes the rising demand for flexible and high-level financial leadership. Net Zero Executive & Fractional Leadership says fractional CFOs offer a cost-effective, flexible solution for organisations seeking high-level financial expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

But with domestic market stagnation, an aging workforce, and intensifying global competition, Japan Inc. Drawing parallels to the USwhere 90% of startup exits are acquisitionsKoll suggests Japans corporate leadership is adopting a more aggressive approach to growth. is pivoting toward acquiring startups to drive growth.

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CFO Thought Leader

JANUARY 13, 2025

Today, Patel channels these cross-functional experiences into his role as CFO of Thrive Market, combining rigorous long-term planning with a mission-driven focus on healthy, sustainable living. Hetu Patel: I (mentioned it briefly, but) Thrive Market is (a) truly mission-driven company. Thrive Market www.

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Barry Ritholtz

APRIL 15, 2025

That amplified the initial market reaction, with a lot of volatility and a significant drawdown. Whatever comes next seems random and driven by individual whimsor the bond market vigilantes. Think of this as the discounting function of the markets, assessing a range of corporate revenues and profits over the next four quarters.

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Fpanda Club

JANUARY 23, 2025

Yet, many organizations exclude FP&A from these discussions, leaving marketing or sales teams to make decisions without a detailed financial perspective. New markets entry, new product launches Expanding into new markets involves significant financial risks and opportunities.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 8, 2025

The ability to simplify complex ideas and communicate them clearly across diverse teams is no longer a soft skill; its a critical leadership function. A pricing change, a shift in margin, or a cash flow challenge doesnt just live in spreadsheets it lives in decisions made by teams in marketing, sales, HR, operations, and beyond.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 21, 2025

Companies must take a structured, strategic approach that aligns leadership, streamlines processes, and maintains stakeholder confidence. A well-defined PMI model typically includes: Pre-Integration Planning: Establishing objectives, leadership alignment, and an integration roadmap before the deal closes.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 28, 2025

trillion in global dry powder waiting to be deployed, and signs of an improving IPO market , PE firms are adapting to drive returns. Add-On Acquisitions and Consolidation: Scaling for Impact With ample dry powder and a fragmented market, PE firms are aggressively pursuing buy-and-build strategies. trillion in US dry powder and $2.1

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 21, 2025

Also in industry news this week: While inter-channel advisor moves often make headlines, a recent study from Diamond Consultants found that most advisor transitions occur between firms in the same channel The number of disciplinary cases and restitution orders from FINRA increased in 2024 (the total amount of fines declined) as the self-regulatory (..)

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