CFO 4.0

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.

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