CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance 181. 2024 Mid-Year Highlights: Transformative Conversations with Finance Leaders
Jun 18, 2024
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In this special episode of CFO 4.0, Mark Blackmore steps in for Hannah Munro to provide a mid-year roundup of our podcast's most impactful conversations from 2024. Join us as we revisit the wisdom, laughter, and ground-breaking ideas shared by our remarkable guests.
Key Highlights:
January:
- Scott Buchanan on the challenges and preparations for taking a company through the IPO process.
- Dominique Highfield from Purple Bricks on the dynamics of financial and operational leadership.
- Soufyan Hamid on the transformative power of storytelling in finance.
- Chris Ortega on generative AI and navigating business uncertainty.
February:
- Hannah Williams, CEO of Alacrity, on effective team communication and the transition from CFO to CEO.
- Jamie Irwin on the dynamic world of CFO recruitment in private equity.
March:
- Nicholas Boucher on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in finance.
- Tory Bauman on the intricacies of financial planning and analysis in telecommunications infrastructure.
- Christian Frantz Hansen on balancing quantitative and qualitative measures in performance management.
April:
- Andy Burrows on developing a business-focused finance mindset.
- Marie Charpentier on transforming finance teams in high-growth companies.
- Clive Webb on the pivotal role of sustainability in mergers and acquisitions.
May:
- Katrina Nacci on the complexities of US GAAP and proactive planning.
- Arjit Kumar on leading through major organisational changes.
- Howard Friedman and Akshay Swaminathan on leveraging data science for business success.
June:
- Chris Lloyd Mostyn on mastering project requirements in financial transformation.
- David B Horne on fundraising, scaling businesses, and the challenges faced by diverse founders in venture capital.
Episodes mentioned:
- 158. The Road to IPO: A Bitcoin Depot Story with Scott Buchanan
- 159. A Leadership Journey at Purplebricks – Insights into Cash Burn, Resilience, and Transformational Triumphs with Dominique Highfield
- 160. Transforming Numbers into Stories: The Power of Financial Communication with Soufyan Hamid
- 161. Navigating 2024: Agility, AI, and People-Centric Finance with Chris Ortega
- 164. Leadership Evolution: Transforming from CFO to CEO with Hannah Williams
- 165. PE Backed | Insider Information on the Recruitment of CFOs in Private Equity with Jamie Irwin
- 167. AI's Role in the Future of Finance with Nicolas Boucher
- 168. PE Backed | The Evolution of a Finance Leader: Journey Through Audit, IPO, Acquisitions to Private Equity with Tory Bauman
- 169. Balancing Acts: Performance Management in Finance with Christian Frantz Hansen
- 171. Beyond Numbers: Cultivating a Business-Focused Finance Mindset with Andy Burrows
- 172. Global Expansion Tactics: Finance Strategies for Success with Marie Charpentier
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