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1,007: The Art of Financial Storytelling: A CFO’s Perspective | Ashley Johnson, CFO, Planet

CFO THOUGHT LEADER

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CFO's Unconventional Finance Journey and the Significance of Financial Storytelling in Company Communication

The CFO shares their unique path into finance, starting with a passion for international studies and transitioning to investment banking during the late 1990s internet boom. They emphasize the importance of financial statements in decision-making and recall a pivotal moment when reassessing assumptions led to a significant decision with the investment committee's support. The chapter also explores the CFO's role as a strategic advisor, focusing on effective financial storytelling to engage and empower employees at Planet and the company's transition to becoming publicly traded through a SPAC merger.

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