

Focus on Numbers and People to Drive a Successful Business w/ April Downing
Nov 9, 2021
43:55
Good customer service is table stakes, and getting it wrong will likely cost you dearly in customer churn. As a CFO, you may not think this is an area that pertains to you, but creating a delightful experience for the customer begins with an attitude that permeates the entire organization starting at the top.
April Downing is a seasoned financial and operational executive with over twenty years of experience for publicly and privately held technology, services, and consumer companies. As CFO of Khoros, April is responsible for leading Khoros’ global finance organization and supporting the company’s financial strength but also organic and inorganic growth.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What leads to a successful customer experience
- The role of culture and leadership in delighting customers
- Why a CFO needs to focus on a positive employee experience
Learn more about April and Khoros:
April Downing is a seasoned financial and operational executive with over twenty years of experience for publicly and privately held technology, services, and consumer companies. As CFO of Khoros, April is responsible for leading Khoros’ global finance organization and supporting the company’s financial strength but also organic and inorganic growth.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What leads to a successful customer experience
- The role of culture and leadership in delighting customers
- Why a CFO needs to focus on a positive employee experience
Learn more about April and Khoros:
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