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CFO THOUGHT LEADER

CFO THOUGHT LEADER is a podcast featuring firsthand accounts of finance leaders who are driving change within their organizations. We share the career journey of our spotlighted CFO guest: What do they struggle with? How do they persevere? What makes them successful CFOs? CFO THOUGHT LEADER is all about inspiring finance professionals to take a leadership leap. We know that by hearing about the successes — (and yes, also the failures) — of others, today’s CFOs can more confidently chart their own leadership paths across the enterprise and take inspired action.

1,024: From Overdrive to Insight: Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Success | Tom Bock, CFO, SmartFinancial

53 mins; August 11, 2024

1,023: How Finance Propelled a Tech Enthusiast into the C-suite | Doug Potvin, CFO, Trinity Logistics

67 hours 2 mins; August 07, 2024

1,022: The Power of Lean Thinking | Todd Patriacca, CFO, BVI Medical

61 hours 59 mins; August 04, 2024

1,021: A Taste for Professional Growth: How the U.S. Coast Guard Granted Larry White an Expansive Finance Career

51 mins; July 31, 2024

1,020: A Savvy Investor Cracks the Operator’s Code | Seth Wunder, CFO, Acorns

46 mins; July 28, 2024

Navigating Communication Challenges - A Planning Aces Episode

52 mins; July 26, 2024

1,019: The Rewards of Making an Early Exit | Josh Schenker, CFO, Aditude, Inc.

43 mins; July 24, 2024

1,018: From Complexity to Clarity: Simplifying Business Segments for Investor Insight | Shelagh Glaser, CFO, Synopsys

55 mins; July 21, 2024

An Entrepreneur Leverages AI to Revolutionize Finance Operations

36 mins; July 19, 2024

1,017: Two Hands, One Vision: A Balanced Approach to Finance | Eric Emans, CFO, Nintex

42 mins; July 17, 2024

1,016: When Career Years Are Investment Years | Sandeep Aujla, CFO, Intuit

46 mins; July 14, 2024

1,015: Aligning Investor Narratives with Operational Strategy | Mark Khavkin, CFO, MinIO

40 mins; July 10, 2024

1,014: Passion and Purpose: Building a Vibrant Finance Culture | Karen Williams, CFO, American Express Global Business Travel

46 mins; July 07, 2024

Standardize, Streamline & Scale - A Planning Aces Episode

36 mins; July 03, 2024

1,013: The Curious CFO: Crafting the Future of Space | Muhammad Shahzad, CFO, Relativity Space

50 mins; June 30, 2024

Controllers Classified: A VC’s perspective on what financial data matters most

43 mins; June 28, 2024

1,012: The Last Unlock: Empowering Teams | John Lutz, CFO, Sellars

46 mins; June 26, 2024

1,011: Balancing Agility and Structure for Strategic Growth | Carol Lee, CFO, LogicMonitor

40 mins; June 23, 2024

Special Episode: The 20 Leading CFOs of AI

38 mins; June 21, 2024

1,010: When SaaS Became His Native Language | Michael O'Grady, CFO, Permutive

60 hours 39 mins; June 19, 2024

1,009: From GE Conference Rooms to Pinstripes’ Boardroom | Tony Querciagrossa, CFO, Pinstripes

45 mins; June 16, 2024

ON LOCATION: IMA24 Uncovering New Educational Pathways

42 mins; June 14, 2024

1,008: Managing Change and Ensuring Stability | Erica Gessert, CFO, Upwork

42 mins; June 12, 2024

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

57 mins; June 09, 2024

Controllers Classified: 6sense’s Treasurer on Managing Risk in Today’s World

46 mins; June 06, 2024

1,006: Finance and Strategy: A Dual Approach | Jorge Stevenson, CFO, Yuvo Health

41 mins; June 05, 2024

1,005: From Salesforce Playbook to Start-up Strategy | Scott Henderson, CFO, DISQO

55 mins; June 02, 2024

Why "Finance People & Analysis" is the New FP&A - A Planning Aces Episode

42 mins; May 31, 2024

1,004: Beyond the Casino Floor: A CFO’s Ascent | Efraín Pérez Agosto, CFO, MGM National Harbor

43 mins; May 29, 2024

1,003: Beyond Borders: Navigating an International Career | Robert Cornella, CFO, RNDC

52 mins; May 26, 2024

SPECIAL EPISODE: Strategic Leadership in Data: Perspectives with Fatema El-Wakeel, PHD

34 mins; May 24, 2024

1,002: Transforming Retail: A Strategic Journey | Joan Hilson, CFO, Signet Jewelers

38 mins; May 22, 2024

1,001: Building Teams and Breaking Boundaries | Julien Lafouge, CFO, Spendesk

66 hours 59 mins; May 19, 2024

ON LOCATION: Among the Planning Masses at Perform24

36 mins; May 17, 2024

1000: When Culture Informs Strategy | Tucker Marshall, CFO, J.M. Smucker & Co.

47 mins; May 15, 2024

999: A Bias For Action | Jason Godley, CFO, Xactly

52 mins; May 12, 2024

998: Margins, Metrics, and Payments | Lawrence Herman, CFO, Dwolla

36 mins; May 08, 2024

997: From Reaction to Action: Capturing Insight for Growth | Daniel Bisgeier, CFO, Constellation

49 mins; May 05, 2024

From Rearview to Road Ahead - A Planning Aces Episode

34 mins; May 03, 2024

996: Cultivating a CFO’s Toolkit | Aaron Levine, CFO, Prophix

36 mins; May 01, 2024

995: Embracing Change to Energize Your Career | Dan Murphy, CFO, Commercetools

56 mins; April 28, 2024

Controllers Classified | Accounting in the Sports World with Patrick Lynch of the Boston Celtics

36 mins; April 27, 2024

994: Balancing Top-Line Growth and Bottom-Line Results | Naresh Bansal, CFO, Menlo Security

52 mins; April 24, 2024

993: Building Resilient Careers: Lessons from a CFO Expat | Hilary Norris, CFO, GTreasury

57 mins; April 21, 2024

992: Unlocking Holistic Company Performance | Udit Tibrewal, CFO, Anomali

50 mins; April 17, 2024

991: Transforming Investment Wisdom into Management Strategy | Jeff Bray, CFO, Semperis

46 mins; April 14, 2024

Controllers Classified: Building high-performing global finance teams

41 mins; April 13, 2024

990: From Print to Platform: Strategic Shifts in a Digital Age | CFO Mitch Peipert

53 mins; April 10, 2024

989: The Homecoming: A Tale of Growth, Leadership, and Return | Jeremy Johnson, CFO, Dayforce

53 mins; April 07, 2024

Driving Value Beyond the Balance Sheet - A Planning Aces Episode

42 mins; April 05, 2024

988: The Quest for Sustainable AgTech| Bob Houghton, CFO, Pivot Bio

36 mins; April 03, 2024

987: May The Road Rise To Meet You | Jennifer Loo, CFO, Tala

47 mins; March 31, 2024

Special Episode: Evan Goldberg Talks: The Evolution of NetSuite and Embracing AI

19 mins; March 29, 2024

986: Blending Finance with Operational Ingenuity | Erin Sawyer, CFO, Certinia

42 mins; March 27, 2024

985: A World Where Everything is Negotiable | Sarah Alper, CFO, Pactum AI

55 mins; March 24, 2024

Controllers Classified: Managing financial processes across regions and systems

33 mins; March 22, 2024

984: Efficiency and Acquisition Readiness | Bob Purcell, CFO, Billtrust

43 mins; March 20, 2024

983: The CFO as Architect of Value | Aaron Alt, CFO, Cardinal Health

49 mins; March 17, 2024

982: Blending Alcohol and E-commerce | Matt Wolf, CFO, DRINKS

42 mins; March 13, 2024

981: Bridging Continents: A Finance Leader’s Journey | Jakson Peters, CFO, TourRadar

50 mins; March 10, 2024

Controllers Classified: An expert’s POV on the future of blockchain in accounting

41 mins; March 08, 2024

980: The New Era for Legal Services | Eric Bouchard, CFO, Axiom

54 mins; March 06, 2024

979: The Changing Stripes of Finance Leadership | Chermaine Hu, CFO, Episode Six

57 mins; March 03, 2024

978: From Silicon Roots to Global Routes | Jeff Woolard, CFO, Velocity Global

57 mins; February 28, 2024

977: Sales Success in Tech: Unlocking Rep Performance Insights | David Freeman, CFO, Starburst

48 mins; February 25, 2024

Operating ON and IN The Business - A Planning Aces Episode

47 mins; February 23, 2024

976: A Troubleshooter's Guide to Financial Leadership | Craig Wert, CFO, Jobber

58 mins; February 21, 2024

975: Turning the Tide at Beachbody | Marc Suidan, CFO, The Beachbody Company

50 mins; February 18, 2024

Controllers Classified: Open AI's Controller on How AI Can Transform Accounting

44 mins; February 16, 2024

974: Crafting Strategy in a Data-Driven World | Eric Jenny, CFO, SOCi

44 mins; February 14, 2024

973: Cultivating Relationships and Spearheading Change | Alejandro Castro, CFO, ONX

51 mins; February 11, 2024

972: Recalibrating Your Strategic Lens | Rachel Stack, CFO, Cologix, Inc

44 mins; February 07, 2024

971: Navigating Growth & Transformation | Sam Kemp, CFO, Built

49 mins; February 04, 2024

Controllers Classified: CAO Erik Zhou of Brex Speaks to CAO Angelina Hendraka of Redis.

40 mins; February 02, 2024

970: Growing in Good Company | Dennis Johnson, CFO, Qlik

48 mins; January 31, 2024

969: The Human Equation in Finance | Elizabeth Mann, CFO, Verisk

45 mins; January 28, 2024

Projecting The Voice of Reason - A Planning Aces Episode

42 mins; January 26, 2024

968: From the Investor’s Point of View | David Snyder, CFO, Coya Therapeutics

58 mins; January 24, 2024

967: Leading with a Customer Mind-Set | Karen Walker, CFO, Sysdig

48 mins; January 21, 2024

Introducing Controllers Classified w/ Erik Zhou, CAO, Brex | Guest: Franklin Templeton CAO Lindsey Oshita

44 mins; January 19, 2024

966: The Billionaire's Apprentice | Michael Perica, CFO, Rimini Street

45 mins; January 17, 2024

965: Removing Complexity for Strategic Success | Emma Brown, CFO, Medius

56 mins; January 14, 2024

964: Leveraging AI to Achieve Durable Growth | Luigi Testa, CFO, LinkSquares

50 mins; January 10, 2024

963: How a Biotech Disrupter Is De-risking R&D | Jamey Mock, CFO, Moderna

44 mins; January 07, 2024

962: Stay Calm And Carry On | Brandon Nussey, CFO, Coveo

45 mins; January 03, 2024

Seeding Organizational Ownership - A Planning Aces Episode

37 mins; December 31, 2023

Bonus Replay: Your Company’s Value Proposition | James Moylan, CFO, Ciena

45 mins; December 27, 2023

Bonus Replay: Understanding Your Customer From the Inside Out | Jason Quinn, CFO, Vendr

51 mins; December 24, 2023

961: Finding Healthier Alternatives and Profits | Greg Robbins, CFO, Odyssey Wellness

37 mins; December 20, 2023

960: Understanding What Opportunity Looks Like | Christine Chambers, CFO, PetMeds

44 mins; December 17, 2023

959: A CFO Role as Broad as Space Is Wide | Mark Seidel, CFO, True Anomaly

38 mins; December 13, 2023

958: Entering the Home Fitness Connection Lane | Aina Konold, CFO, BowFlex

69 hours 25 mins; December 10, 2023

957: Mission-Centric Finance: MDA's Transformation Story | Michael Kennedy, CFO, Muscular Dystrophy Association

56 mins; December 06, 2023

956: The Underpinnings of Operational Growth | Zhi Li, CFO, Customer.io

54 mins; December 03, 2023

FP&A: The Silo Buster - A Planning Aces Episode

49 mins; December 01, 2023

955: When It’s Time to Raise Your Hand | Lauren StClair, CFO, NerdWallet

42 mins; November 29, 2023

954: The Job Became His For the Asking | Peter Benevides, CFO, Olo

44 mins; November 26, 2023

BONUS REPLAY: Armed and Sheltered From the Storm | Tom Fennimore, CFO, Luminar Technologies

51 mins; November 24, 2023

953: Lessons From the Mobile Era | Rodrigo Brumana, CFO, Poshmark

33 mins; November 21, 2023

952: Solving the Almond World's People Equation | Mark Lampe, CFO, Monte Vista Farming Co.

42 mins; November 19, 2023

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