What Does It Take to Go from CFO to CEO?
Egon Zehnder’s global survey on the changing role of the CFO reveals that 60% of CFOs aspire to become CEO one day. But what… Read more
Key Skills for Future CFOs: What You Need to Know
Chief Financial Officers discuss what skills aspiring CFOs need to possess to ascend to the CFO role Read more
The Board’s Role in Shaping the CFO Role
Amit Banati, CFO of Kellanova, reflects on how serving as a board director has broadened his perspective and sharpened his leadership skills as a… Read more
The New Superpowers of Today’s CFO
Discussing the evolution of the CFO role, Jean Hu asserts that CFOs have transitioned into strategic partners for CEOs, unlocking greater opportunities for impact. Read more
Adapting to Partner with the CEO
Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, CFO of Uber Technologies, notes the substantial evolution in the CEO's role, particularly the expanded scope of responsibilities. Read more
The Role of CFO Then Vs. Now
Zane Rowe, CFO of Workday, discusses technology, board collaboration, and the importance of finding perspectives in untapped places for innovative ideas. Read more
Navigating the CFO Role as a Co-Pilot
Howard Ungerleider, CFO of Dow, asserts that today's CFO needs leadership, problem-solving, courage, curiosity, and accountability skills to deliver value for all stakeholders in… Read more
Creating a Future-Ready Finance Team
Amit Banati, CFO of Kellanova, delves into how the CFO role is evolving and the key factors shaping its future. Read more
The Pathway to Becoming a Seasoned CFO
Amit Banati, CFO of Kellanova, discusses his journey in Finance, emphasizing how diverse experiences across various units and countries equipped him for the CFO… Read more
CFO: Balancing Learning and Contribution
Howard Ungerleider, CFO of Dow, reflects that the biggest growth opportunities lie on roles where one can both contribute and learn simultaneously. Read more
Accounting for Inclusivity in CFO Succession
The prevalence of women in finance role doesn’t equal a pipeline of future female CFOs. Jean Hu, CFO of AMD shares strategies to rectify… Read more
How Finance Talent Benefits from Rotating Positions
Jean Hu, CFO of AMD, describes how AMD’s rotation program serves as a strategic tool for career progression across the company’s operations. Read more
CFO Dilemma: From Collective Insight to CEO Solitude
Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, CFO of Uber Technologies, explores whether operationally oriented CFOs truly possess the qualities needed to become CEOs. Read more
Navigating New Magnitudes as a CFO
Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, Uber Technologies' CFO, elaborates on the strategies and networks he leveraged to quickly acclimate and excel in his role at Uber. Read more
CFOs, Too, Should Rely on Self-Care
Zane Rowe, CFO of Workday, emphasizes the importance of the journey over just the title in attaining the CFO role. Read more
The Making of a CFO
Zane Rowe, from his initial CFO role at a global airline to his current position at Workday, shares valuable lessons for aspiring finance professionals… Read more