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Stephen Grootes speaks to Nonku Dlamini, Group CFO at Telkom, about the company's impressive financial results, including a 299% profit increase and its first dividend in four years, driven by strong mobile service revenue growth and strategic investments. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Guest:Meagen Burnett is the Chief Financial Officer of Schroders plc, appointed in January 2025 after joining the firm as Chief Operating Officer in 2023. With over 25 years in financial services—including senior roles at M&G plc, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and KPMG—she now oversees Schroders' finance, operations, technology, and corporate services functions.Episode Timestamps0:00 Introduction0:46 Meet Meagen Burnett, CFO of Schroders1:11 Meagen's first job in a South African mine2:59 Career advice to her younger self3:43 How Meagen decides when to say no5:36 Turning down mining for financial services6:05 Walking through unknown doors at KPMG7:05 Building curiosity in your career9:40 The line between curiosity and intrusion11:24 Embracing feedback and managing fear13:18 The power of pausing before reacting14:42 Career doubt and managing tough times16:45 Is the grass really greener?17:43 A missed startup opportunity18:44 Meagen's simple money tip to her 18-year-old self20:05 Mental health in the workplace21:48 Encouraging open conversations at work24:37 Creating safe spaces and work communities26:20 What Schroders does and Meagen's CFO role27:43 How Schroders manages people's money30:00 Money tips for young people and beginners32:31 Responsibilities of a Group CFO33:47 Schroders' global impact and client trust34:53 Meagen's favourite part of her job35:03 What makes a great CFO today36:13 From Kimberly to the FTSE 10037:00 Meagen's life lesson: never give up38:22 Meagen's duvet flip: running, learning, peopleEpisode Partners✈️ easyJetExplore exciting career opportunities at easyJet, one of Europe's leading airlines. Whether you're passionate about aviation, customer service, engineering, or corporate roles, easyJet offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and growth.https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS

itim Group PLC chief financial officer Ian Hayes takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company's performance in 2024, which marked a key turning point as itim moved from loss to profit. Hayes explained how the business reached a profit before tax of £0.2 million, improving from a £1.1 million loss in 2023. According to Hayes, “Our whole focus for 2024 was to break even. So the fact that we just made a small profit is a major turning point for us.” He credited this progress to a deliberate pivot towards profitability, focusing on smaller, short-term service projects with existing customers instead of chasing larger, long-term transformations. The company, which provides a unified platform for retail transformation, has a strong customer base that includes major names such as Tesco, JCPenney, Walmart and McDonald's. Hayes highlighted four pillars of the platform—sales, pricing and promotions, supply, and optimisation—tailored to different tiers of retailers. Key contract wins for 2024 included the renewal of five-year agreements with The Entertainer and Majestic, as well as a significant new deal with Brazilian wholesaler Assai Atacadista. Hayes noted the competitiveness of the Assai deal, stating itim had beaten ten other suppliers to secure the contract. Looking ahead to 2025, Hayes described a robust pipeline, despite wider industry headwinds. Cost pressures on retailers are prompting more companies to seek out itim's solutions to improve profitability. “Retailers are now coming to us and saying, how can we transform our business?” Hayes said. Watch the full interview for insights into itim Group PLC's performance, platform strategy, and future opportunities. For more interviews and updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don't forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications for future content. #itimGroup #RetailTechnology #IanHayes #RetailProfitability #FinancialResults2024 #RetailTransformation #SubscriptionRevenue #UKStocks #TechForRetail #ProactiveInvestors

From Dreams of Acting to Leading Finance - The Journey of Ilona Abram In this episode of Books in the Boardroom podcast, Ilona Abram shares her unconventional journey from aspiring actress to Group CFO at Aquatic Achievers Group. Hosted by Sumith, Ilona delves into her diverse career path, including her roles in HR, IT, and risk procurement beyond traditional finance. The discussion covers her experiences with significant business growth, mergers, and acquisitions, as well as her strategic approach to continuous improvement in finance. Ilona also shares insights on the evolving role of CFOs, the importance of cross-functional relationships, and the potential impact of AI in finance. This episode offers a treasure trove of knowledge for aspiring finance professionals, emphasising the value of continuous learning and adaptability.00:00 Introduction to Ilona Abram's Role00:28 Welcome to the Podcast01:01 Ilona's Career Journey03:49 Current Role at Aquatic Achievers Group05:20 Challenges and Growth in the Role06:59 Evolving Role of the CFO09:42 Continuous Improvement in Finance14:45 Impact of AI in Finance19:42 Returning to Brisbane: A New Challenge24:10 Diverse Industry Experience27:24 Advice for Young Finance Professionals28:10 Conclusion and Farewell

Matt Baxby - RevolutDexter welcomes back friend of the show, Matt Baxby, CEO of Revolut Australia, to talk about their remarkable growth to 50 million customers globally. It's been five years since Tier One People placed Matt into the Country CEO role at Revolut. Matt shares his journey over the last five years, discusses the challenges and strategies involved in building a digital bank in Australia, the importance of reaching profitability, and the unique approach Revolut has taken to integrate technology with consumer needs.Matt shares his insights on leadership, team building, and the future of consumer banking with Dexter.About RevolutRevolut's global mission is for every person and business to handle their money in just a few taps, removing the friction that gets in the way of your money goals. Revolut delivers faster, better, smarter products to over 50 million customers across the globe giving you access to investments and your money effortlessly and across borders.About Matt BaxbyMatt is a strategic and people-oriented leader with diverse experience across consumer-facing businesses facing disruption or significant regulatory change.He has broad finance services sector experience - particularly consumer banking - from start-ups to an ASX-listed company.Matt embodies the entrepreneurial spirit from a decade with the Virgin Group combined with the discipline and scaled leadership as the Group Executive - Retail Banking and then Group CFO of the Bank of Queensland.Key TakeawaysRevolut aims to be a single place for managing financial life.The company has grown to over 800,000 customers in Australia.Revolut has achieved profitability at both group and local levels.Building a strong local team is crucial for success in new markets.The fintech landscape is maturing, with significant challenges for startups.Australia's remittance market presents a unique opportunity for Revolut.A strong focus on technology and innovation is essential for differentiation.Leadership qualities include action orientation and adaptability.The importance of a clear strategy in a fast-paced environment.Talent acquisition is critical for long-term success.Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:18 Revolut's Global Reach and Market Strategy02:32 Profitability and Financial Milestones03:27 Long-Term Commitment to the Australian Market05:26 Building a Digital Bank: Lessons Learned07:33 Consumer-Centric Approach and Product Development10:33 Opportunities in the Australian Market13:01 Future Product Offerings with a Banking License18:33 Matt's Unique Journey in Fintech27:03 The Power of Being a Founder-Led Organisation30:39 Building a Cohesive and Effective Team35:59 What is Send us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Christian Luiga är vår första återvändande gäst till podden – nu i en ny spännande roll som Group CFO på Spotify. I dagens avsnitt berättar Christian bland annat om den sista tiden på SAAB då världsläget förändrades från fred till krig, vad som fick honom att ta det stora spännande steget till Spotify, att ständigt sträva efter att utvecklas som ledare – och vad pratar man egentligen om med en världskändis? Toppskiktet är Elin Rickhamre & Niklas Jogsten Producent och ljudmix: Niki Yrla Projektledare: Johan Wahlfors

Send us your thoughtsIn this episode of CFO 4.0, Hannah Munro is joined by Alwyn Jones, Group CFO at Luno and returning guest on the podcast. Alwyn shares his journey of broadening his perspective by stepping into a Non-Executive Director (NED) role and reflects on how it has shaped his leadership approach. This engaging conversation covers a range of topics, including:The evolving responsibilities of CFOsKey insights into the dynamics of a Non-Exec role,The challenges and surprises of stepping into a Non-Exec roleAdvice for aspiring NEDs, including tips on networking.Reflections on how the NED role has enriched his perspective and improved his effectiveness as a CFO.Links mentioned in this podcast:Connect with Alwyn Jones on LinkedInLearn more about Luno Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!

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At Lantmännen, we connect our work across agriculture, machinery, bioenergy, and food, creating unique opportunities along the entire value chain. Johanna, Sustainable Project Lead, Michael, Group CFO, and Linda, Cerealia’s Head of Business Planning & Strategy, share insights into our cooperative’s focus on long-term, sustainable growth, powered by collaboration and innovation from field to fork. A company where openness and support drive real impact, allowing every employee to make a meaningful difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

„Ich sehe mich als Impulsgeber,“ sagt Christian Thimm, Group CFO der PROBAT Gruppe, dem Weltmarktführer in den Bereichen Kaffee und Schokolade. Was genau er damit meint, diskutiert er in dieser Episode mit Franz Kubbillum. Seine Karriere führte ihn von E.ON über ThyssenKrupp und schlussendlich zu PROBAT. In dieser Episode spricht er nicht nur über die Erfolge und Herausforderungen seiner Position, sondern auch über die Kunst des perfekten Kaffeeröstens und wie PROBAT Komplettlösungen für die Kaffeeindustrie liefert. Thimm betont die immense Bedeutung des kontinuierlichen Austauschs mit seinen Mitarbeitern und teilt seine Strategien, diesen Dialog aufrechtzuerhalten, um das Unternehmen erfolgreich zu führen. Er spricht über die komplexen Herausforderungen seiner Rolle, wie die Umstrukturierung des Unternehmens, und verrät, warum Dienstreisen ihm helfen, im C-Level-Management noch erfolgreicher zu sein. Er diskutiert auch die Zukunft des C-Level-Managements und wie regelmäßige Reflexion und Weiterentwicklung ihn in seiner Führungsrolle stärken. Themen: - C-Level - Reflexion - Unternehmensführung - Kaffe Industrie ----- Über Atreus – A Heidrick & Struggles Company Atreus garantiert die perfekte Interim-Ressource (m/w/d) für Missionen, die nur eine einzige Option erlauben: nachhaltigen Erfolg! Unser globales Netzwerk aus erfahrenen Managern auf Zeit zählt weltweit zu den besten. In engem Schulterschluss mit den Atreus Direktoren setzen unsere Interim Manager vor Ort Kräfte frei, die Ihr Unternehmen zukunftssicher auf das nächste Level katapultieren. ▶️ Besuchen Sie unsere Website: https://www.atreus.de/ ▶️ Interim Management: https://www.atreus.de/kompetenzen/service/interim-management/ ▶️ Für Interim Manager: https://www.atreus.de/interim-manager/ ▶️ LinkedIn-Profil von Christian Thimm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-thimm-713a1314b/ ▶️ Profil von Franz Kubbillum: https://www.atreus.de/team/franz-kubbillum/

The Madbouly government is in the process of drafting an investment plan to offer the Red Sea's Ras Banas to private sector players in a transaction similar to ADQ's Ras El Hekma USD35 billion agreement.Egypt has bought 20 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) via the first tender issued to cover its winter demand since 2018, securing full volumes it was seeking at smaller-than-expected premiums.UAE's AMEA Power will invest USD800 million to develop two renewable energy projects in Upper Egypt after inking new purchase power agreements (PPAs) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) on Thursday.Prime Minister touched down in Riyadh yesterday alongside Finance Minister and Investment Minister for talks with their Saudi counterparts aimed at strengthening trade and investment between the two countries. The Transport Ministry has tasked the Finance Ministry's PPP unit to prepare feasibility studies for three PPP projects at the Dekheila Port. The projects include a multi-purpose container terminal with an estimated cost of USD300 million, a dry port, and an industrial-purpose pipeline extension whose cost has not yet been determined, a source said.Chinese state-owned construction firm and China Energy subsidiary Gezhouba Group proposed establishing a “logistics cargo city” at Cairo International Airport during a meeting with the Aviation Ministry.Norway's Scatec inked a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company EETC for its planned 1 GW solar and 100-200 MWh battery storage hybrid project in Egypt, it said on Thursday.The Egyptian Tax Authority will unveil the implementation mechanisms of the recently-announced package of tax incentives this week, advisor to the Head of the Tax Authority said.State grains buyer GASC purchased 430k tons of Russian wheat last week at USD235 per ton, according to a Supply Ministry statement. The Ministry of Electricity plans to add capacity to the electrical grid of up to 3 gigawatts from solar energy projects and wind farms by 2025 summer.The government is working to launch 4 projects through PPP system at an investment cost of about EGP16 billion, according to a government report.Egypt is seeking a loan from the New Development Bank worth USD300 million, with the aim of expanding the comprehensive health insurance system. The CBE's net foreign assets declined to EGP499.26 billion (c.USD10.3 billion) at the end of August, compared to EGP508.58 billion (USD10.5 billion) at the end of last July.Ukrainian President said that Russia had attacked a cargo ship in international waters carrying around 5-20k tonnes of wheat from Ukraine to Egypt on Thursday. EGAS finalized a study to increase the price of natural gas supplied to factories by 10-30%. The study excludes factories with a preset variable pricing formula.The government targets issuing projects to develop three fertilizers companies, which are owned by the Ministry of the Public Enterprises, through partnership with the private sector, during 1Q25.A consortium of Scatec, Fertiglobe, and ORAS has inked two land usufruct agreements with EETC and NREA to set up a wind and a solar power plant that will feed their USD500 million green hydrogen plant. A consortium of ORAS, Toyota Tsusho, and Engie inked a land usufruct agreement and a PPA with the EETC and the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) for a project that will see the consortium add 150 MW of wind energy capacity to its 500 MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, according to a Cabinet statement. SWDY appointed Ahmed Mohamed Shokry as the Group CFO.

Die 2012 gegründete Global Savings Group ist eine der größten Shopping-Engagement-Plattformen weltweit. Das Münchner Unternehmen betreibt Deals-Communitys und Cashback-Portale in 20 Ländermärkten. Seit März 2022 ist Kathrin Nusser, nach Karrierestops bei Westwing und flaconi, CFO der Global Savings Group. Im ChefTreff Podcast mit Sven Rittau spricht Kathrin offen über ihre Erfahrungen als Frau in Führungspositionen, die Herausforderungen der Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie sowie die Bedeutung von Vielfalt und weiblicher Energie in der Führungsebene. Auch die strategischen Ziele der Global Savings Group sind Thema der Podcastfolge, darunter internationale Expansion und mögliche IPO-Ambitionen. Kathrin teilt außerdem Einblicke in die andauernden Transformations-Pläne der Global Savings Group und verrät, wo und warum sich der Fokus auf Automatisierung und Standardisierung auch für CFOs lohnt. In der Folge mit Kathrin Nusser und Sven Rittau lernst Du:

#193 Navigating My First Fundraise as Group CFO with Vineta Bajaj https://open.spotify.com/episode/11eo7ZWSRIHL77o1p1kWtX In this episode, we are honored to have Vineta Bajaj, the Group CFO of Rohlik Group and former executive at Ocado, as our guest. Vineta opens up about her personal and professional experiences across diverse environments, stressing the importance of owning one's space and maintaining authenticity. Her insights are not only inspiring but also provide practical advice for navigating the complexities of leadership in today's fast-paced business landscape. Kevin enriches the dialogue by addressing the unconscious biases and challenges that female founders often encounter in fundraising and business operations. Kevin underscores the significance of personal development mentors like Michael Hipple, who play a crucial role in helping leaders transform challenges into opportunities. This discussion sheds light on the unique obstacles faced by women in the entrepreneurial world and offers valuable perspectives on overcoming these barriers through self-awareness and strategic thinking. In the latter part of the episode, Vineta and Kevin pivot to the specific challenges associated with sustainable growth in the competitive online grocery market. They explore the demanding responsibilities of a CFO, particularly in formulating effective communication strategies with investors during fundraising efforts. Their combined expertise provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of balancing sustainable growth with the intricate demands of financial leadership. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain deeper insights into the multifaceted role of a CFO and the evolving dynamics of the online grocery industry. Key topics covered include: Vinita Bajaj's career journey from KPMG to becoming the Group CFO of Rowlett Group, an online grocery company in Europe The challenges of fundraising for an online grocery business in a difficult market, including Vinita's personal struggles with preparing for the fundraise Tips for identifying and selecting the right investors for a growing business The financial restructuring challenges faced by businesses in the current environment, and the importance of emotional detachment in decision-making Vinita's passion for empowering female founders and overcoming biases in the business world https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyBHBGqNa7s Links Vineta Bajaj on LinkedIn Kevin Appleby on LinkedIn GrowCFO Mentoring Timestamps 0:10 - Introduction by Kevin Appleby, highlighting GrowCFO as a platform for finance leaders. 0:40 - Vinita Bajaj expresses gratitude for being invited to the podcast. 0:46 - Vinita shares her professional background starting from her accounting degree to her experience at KPMG. 1:14 - Discusses various roles and accomplishments at Kerry Group and subsequent career transitions. 2:12 - Vinita highlights her move to the UK, joining the company Catelogue, and her journey leading to becoming Group CFO at Rowlett Group. 3:39 - She elaborates on challenges faced in the current market and how their company has managed growth. 5:38 - Describes personal and professional challenges during the fundraising process. 8:26 - Talks about preparing for meetings with investors, focusing on understanding key business metrics. 10:07 - Discusses balancing precision with the broader financial picture when dealing with investors. 11:22 - Reflects on leveraging her team more effectively during the fundraising process. 13:10 - Shares strategies for identifying and selecting the right investors with the help of external financial advisors. 15:30 - Addresses the current difficult market conditions and consolidation within the industry. 18:09 - Discusses the importance of emotional detachment when making restructuring decisions.

In Episode 6 of Money Majlis, Suvo Sarkar is in intimate conversation with Surya Subramanian, the past Group CFO of Emirates NBD, Dubai's biggest and Middle East's most profitable bank, discussing the past and future of banking. Have the fundamentals of banking changed over the past few decades? What performance indicators are important for today's banks? Will digital banks upend the industry? What is the ideal role of a bank CFO? What are the skills required for a career in banking? Surya and Suvo discuss these and other interesting topics like football and toy trains over a cup of Darjeeling tea.

Founded in 1981, Fexco is Ireland's most successful multinational financial and business solutions provider, operating in 29 countries and processing over €3bn in transactions annually. Yet, at heart, it is a family-owned business, proudly headquartered in Killorglin, Co Kerry, that values on curiosity, wellness and community impact.After almost 20 years working in the traditional banking sector, Anna Savage joined Fexco as Group CFO and immediately noticed the differences in the structures and culture that a family-owned business can bring. Anna was able to understand exactly why the company was set up, what the vision for the company is, and therefore what drives all of the decision making. That has empowered Anna to “make value added decisions for the company, but yet kept the ethos and the values that they see strong in place.”In this episode of The EY Podcast: CEO Outlook Series, Anna Savage, Group CFO of Fexco, joins host Jonathon Healy to talk about leading the finance function of one of Ireland's most iconic family businesses, innovating for the future while securing the present, and making a positive impact on the local community.They also discuss:·       The Fexco story and its evolution from a local foreign exchange service to a global financial services player.·       How strategic and carefully-nurtured partnerships have helped Fexco to scale internationally·       Fexco's investment into AI and how it is leading to the creation of new types of roles·       The critical importance of cybersecurity and Fexco's ‘three-pronged approach' to achieving it·       The company's target is to double, not just the value of the company over five years, but also its impact to the local community·       What Anna has learned about work-life balance, resilience and dealing with the unexpected

Over the past three years, Singtel executed a bold plan to refocus its business - carving out growth engines, recycling capital through asset sales and partnerships, and streamlining operations.Singtel's Group CFO Arthur Lang pulls back the curtain on the company's recent "strategic reset” and that's just the first act.We'll also get a glimpse into Singtel's vision for the future, from capitalizing on booming regional markets to unlocking new opportunities in 5G, fixed broadband, data centers and more.Don't miss this rare inside look at how one of Singapore's biggest companies charted a new course amid intense competition and industry headwinds. Tune in for an insightful and refreshingly honest discussion on corporate reinvention.---Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Andy welcomes Sherry from OSI Group to the CPM Customer Success Podcast. Sherry shares her insights and experiences in leading a successful finance transformation at OSI Group. She delves into her career background, her passion for bringing order to chaos, and the significant changes she has driven at the company. Tune in to hear about her challenges, the strategies implemented, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to drive meaningful organizational change. Sherry DeMeulenaere is EVP, CFO, and Treasurer of OSI Group, LLC. OSI Group, LLC is a global food processor servicing quick service restaurants, retail and food service distributors. Sherry joined OSI Group, LLC in March 2008 as the VP Treasurer, responsible for global treasury and risk management as well as domestic AP, AR and payroll. In March 2014, Sherry was promoted to EVP and CFO adding accounting and tax to her Treasury responsibilities.   Key Highlights: [00:01 - 10:06] Sherry's Background and Career Journey Sherry's passion for finance and her journey from uncertainty to structure. Gained intimate knowledge of a global company and improved information management. The importance of understanding global operations for effective leadership Extensive global selection process and critical partnership with Nova for successful implementation. [10:07 - 14:17] Managing Global Change in Financial Systems Conducted podcasts to explain the need for global change and alignment. Strong support from the COO and President ensured top-down commitment. Held sessions with finance and management teams to gather accurate requirements. Emphasized data integrity improvements and addressed key decisions upfront. [14:18 - 22:33] Lessons Learned During Financial System Implementation Ensure sufficient staffing with detail-oriented individuals for thorough data validation. Clearly communicate the need for a shakeout period post-implementation. Leveraged OneStream's workflow and tools for efficiency and tailored information analysis. Improved data drill-down capabilities for better financial reporting and decision-making. [22:34 - 33:52] Benefits of OneStream's Drill-Down Capability Provides clear visibility into data sources, unlike HFM. Allows users globally to access and resolve discrepancies quickly. Facilitates detailed account-level analysis for accurate reporting. Builds confidence in data accuracy for strategic decisions and presentations. [33:53 - 37:23] Closing Segment Prepare thoroughly and communicate consistently with your management team. Select a knowledgeable implementation partner to train your team for independent management. Establish a dedicated team for system ownership and maintenance from the start. Begin with manageable projects and gradually expand, avoiding the urge to solve everything at once.   If you liked this episode of the show, CPM Customer Success, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, share, and subscribe!   Get in touch with Andy: Email: Andy.Smetana@NovaAdvisory.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-smetana/   Thank you for tuning in!  Tweetable Quotes: “You could buy a great system, if you don't have a good implementation partner, that's not going to work out.”  - Sherry DeMeulenaere “Pick some people who are really, really detail-oriented and love to run validations, and are really sharp at that.” - Sherry DeMeulenaere “What we liked about OneStream when we picked it was that it had modules. You could expand it. You could start small and build out.”  - Sherry DeMeulenaere

Patrick Coveney joined SSP Group plc in March 2022 as Group CEO. His focus on colleagues, customers, culture and performance alongside his proven ability to quickly develop strong relationships make him well placed to lead SSP to future success. Patrick is a strategic, people focused leader with extensive food industry knowledge having previously spent 14 years as CEO at Greencore Group plc, a leading international convenience food producer. He has also held non-executive director positions at various food and consumer companies. Through his career, Patrick has demonstrated a strong track record of building teams, deepening client relationships, and delivering growth whilst embedding sustainability. He also currently serves as a non-executive director at Olam Food Ingredients (“OFI”) Group Limited. Patrick was appointed Group CEO of Greencore Group plc in 2008, having originally joined in 2005 as Group CFO. Patrick has also served as a non-executive director at Glanbia plc, Chair of Core Media Group and President of Grocers and Food Industry (“IGD”) Between 1996 & 2005 he worked at McKinsey & Company in Europe and North America, latterly as Managing Partner for Ireland. Patrick holds a DPhil and MPhil in Management Studies from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (First Class) from University College Cork, where he was overall Graduate of the Year in 1992. Patrick is married to Emma and has four children and lives in London & Dublin. Patrick Coveney left Clongowes in 1988. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/portraitsofclongowes/message

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to the Group CFO at African Bank who gives reaction to Minister Godongwana's Budget speech. The minister said that the budget proposes tax increases totalling R15 billion for the 2024/25 fiscal year to alleviate “immediate pressures” on the budget. As part of this, there are no Inflation adjustments to the personal income tax tables and medical tax credits are provided for the year. This means that medical tax rebates will be the same as 2023 at R364 for members, R364 for the first dependent and R246 for every subsequent dependent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Balance Hero is one of India's largest lending apps for the underbanked. They are among the top market leaders in the small ticket loan providers.And the most amazing thing about Balance Hero is that the founder (Charlie Lee) is a Korean who came to India to sell VAS services to telecom companies, and never left.If you want to hear about the evolution of tech businesses and how to adapt to changing external circumstances, then this episode with @Charlie Lee of @BalanceHero is a must-listen.Get notified about the latest releases and bonus content by subscribing to our newsletter at www.founderthesis.comRead more about Balance HeroMeet the entrepreneur from Gangnam whose True Balance …Balance Hero banks on India's 1.3B with fintechBalancehero India appoints ex-Hero FinCorp exec Jayesh Jain as Group CFO

Olof Stålnacke är Group CFO på Sweco. Innan dess har han haft CFO-roller på bland annat Coor, Absolut och Prevas. Hör Olof berätta om sin resa från managementkonsult till CFO, vad som utmärker CFO-rollen i en decentraliserad organisation samt varför kultur och integration bör stå i centrum för lyckade förvärv. Toppskiktet är Elin Rickhamre & Niklas Jogsten Producent och ljudmix: Niki Yrla Projektledare: Johan Wahlfors

Tune in to the latest episode Count Me In, where host Adam Larson brings you an engaging conversation with some of finance's leading voices in India. We're thrilled to feature Sunil Deshmukh, IMA's Chair Elect boasting over three decades of global business management expertise, and the astute Sandhya Sriram, Group CFO of Narayana Health, renowned as one of India's Top 100 Women in Finance. In this episode, Sunil shares his distinctive perspective on sustainable finance's competitive edges, such as improved global market access and cost of capital benefits. Sandhya, on the other hand, offers a deep dive into the real-world applications of ESG strategies within large organizations, while addressing the intricate issues surrounding ESG disclosure transparency.With this powerhouse duo, you're privy to a rich discussion that spans everything from the transformative ESG initiatives at Narayana Health to the visionary roadmap laid out for sustainable finance under India's G20 presidency.Don't just listen, be part of this enlightening session. Whether you're a CFO grappling with ESG strategy, or simply intrigued by the evolution of sustainable business practices, this is an unmissable dialogue loaded with experience and insight. Plug in and join us for a compelling narrative where finance and responsibility converge.

GREEK #banking SECTOR - GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK25th Annual Capital Link Invest In #Greece ForumModerator:Mr. George Papadimitriou,Partner, Accounts & Market Leader, Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe & Central Asia - EY Panelists:· Ms Eleni Vrettou, Chief Executive Officer - ATTICA BANK· Mr. George Zanias, Chairman of the Board of Directors - Eurobank S.A.· Ms Elizabeth McCaul, Member of the Supervisory Board – European Central Bank· Mr. George Zavvos, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer Hellenic Development Bank· Mr. Christos Christodoulou, FCA, Executive General Manager, Group CFO – National Bank of Greece In cooperation with NYSE & the Athens Exchange GroupFor more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/d4TUuYzt

Finance Phygital Talk | in collaborazione con Kyriba |Talk Show: "FINANZA and FUTURE - Il ruolo della Pianificazione Finanziaria e la Gestione dei Rischi Finanziari nelle Aziende" La gestione integrata dei processi di pianificazione e analisi dei rischi finanziari rappresentano aree di business interconnesse che permettono una efficace ed efficiente allocazione delle risorse aziendali. Aziende che utilizzano strumenti avanzati di pianificazione riescono agilmente ad anticipare eventuali situazioni di crisi e a trovare le giuste metodologie per la mitigazione dei rischi.Partendo da questo paradigma, ospiteremo un dibattito di confronto con i principali C-LeveL Manager del mondo finanziario.Conduce: a cura di Andrea Rota, Country Sales Manager di Kyriba.Intervengono:Massimo Albertario, Group CFO di Epta Refrigeration.Federica Borla, Head of Financial Reporting Accounting and ESG Reporting for the Cluster Italy and Greece di Novartis Farma.Luca Carnevale Carlino, Chief Financial Officer di Sopra Steria.Vincenzo Collarino, Group Controller and Chief Risk Officer di Edison.Francesca Fracassi, Finance and Procurement Director di Q8 Kuwait Petroleum Italia.Claudio Gori, Deputy CFO di ATAC SpA Azienda per la mobilità del Comune di Roma.Giuseppe Ricciarelli, CFO di Poste Air Cargo.Per collaborare come Speaker e Partner agli eventi di Comunicazione Italiana: marketing@comunicazioneitaliana.it

Embark on an inspiring leadership journey as we delve into the remarkable career of Denice Bennett, Group CFO of Third Age Health, in this week's episode of Books to the Boardroom.Denice's journey is a striking testament to her exceptional leadership acumen, one that originated in a completely different realm—working with a London-based karaoke company. Her story showcases her remarkable ability to recognise and seize unanticipated opportunities, steering them towards transformation.What truly distinguishes Denice as a leader is her unwavering focus on actively chosen opportunities, rather than dwelling on the paths she didn't take. Her leadership style is nothing short of inspirational; she leads by example, opting to lead from behind, thereby empowering her team to excel.Denice's extensive background, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Chartered Accountant, and Certified Change Manager qualifications, equips her with the tools to seamlessly merge her passion for change with meticulous attention to detail and astute business acumen.Join us as we delve deep into the profound impact of Denice's leadership style, her mastery of change management and how her relentless pursuit of excellence has made her a true exemplar in the realm of leadership.

Laurent du Passage, Group CFO de Quadient, nous explique que sa société, anciennement connue sous le nom de Neopost, est une entreprise française spécialisée dans les machines à affranchir le courrier. De plus, depuis le déclin du courrier physique, le groupe s'est réinventé pour répondre efficacement aux défis du marché. En effet, Quadient a développé des solutions logicielles de dématérialisation mais aussi des Lockers qui distribuent et récupèrent automatiquement les colis 24h/24 et 7j/7. L'entreprise compte actuellement 5 000 collaborateurs dans le monde et réalise un chiffre d'affaires de plus d'un milliard d'euros.  

What do shipping and property investments have in common? Well, not much, except for the fact that they are both key pillars of our guest's business. Listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2007, Uni-Asia is an alternative investment group that specialises in creating alternative investment opportunities. Its investment targets are mainly handysize dry bulk ships and properties.  But what does this mean exactly? Well, ship investors can approach UniAsia for ship investments, while operators can reach out to the firm for ship chartering and management.  On the property side of things, Uni-Asia develops small residential properties in Tokyo under its ALERO brand, which are sold for profits. Aside from building properties for sale, the firm also provides property assessment management services in the country.  As you can see, the two engines of growth are very much uncorrelated. But the question is – how far has that boosted the firm's resilience?  Meanwhile, Uni-Asia had in August reported a 74% on-year drop in first half profits. But why is this the case? How does the firm assess its reliance on the two drivers of growth? Does it intend to move beyond its niche in the near term? On Under the Radar, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian posed these questions to Lim Kai Ching, Group Chief Financial Officer, Uni-Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Seamus Rocca As CEO of Xapo Bank, Seamus has been instrumental in making Xapo the first crypto company in the world to obtain a Banking License and one of the first crypto program issuers at Mastercard. Banking is in his DNA. Before joining Xapo as the Group CFO in 2017, he spent a decade at Standard Chartered Bank as the Group Head of Liquidity and Funding Risk. During his tenure the bank tripled the size of its balance sheet and navigated significant regulatory changes successfully. He has also held positions at major financial institutions including Macquarie Group, Credit Suisse and Arthur Andersen. All of his roles have focused on finance, treasury and Emerging Markets. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

Long Nguyen, Group CFO de TSG, nous indique qu'il a su développer ses compétences à travers différentes expériences professionnelles avant son arrivée au sein du groupe. Par ailleurs, il nous explique que TSG travaille sur toutes les énergies de la mobilité : carburant, électricité, gaz et hydrogène. En effet, l'entreprise ne cesse d'évoluer et de se développer. Ainsi, le groupe est présent dans 35 pays et réalise un chiffre d'affaires de plus d'un 1 milliard d'euros.  

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On this episode, Rowan and Jonathan Blythe, Group CFO of Collingwood Lighting, explore the challenges and rewards of accelerated operations, growth-focused strategies, and data integrity in this insightful discussion. Tune in and hear how private equity reshapes traditional business models for greater agility and success.

About This EpisodeAs a Chief Financial Officer, Ashley Jones Lee demystifies the world of finance, debunking some common misconceptions about the field, and providing actionable advice to best deliver a clear message. She talks about the power of storytelling and how best to understand your audience in order to communicate most effectively. Drawing parallels from her own experience, particularly as a mother, Ashley discusses the importance of understanding and checking in with yourself to best assess and allocate your energy and attention. She also describes the process of defining success for yourself, especially as this definition likely changes over time. Above all, Ashley emphasizes the significant role of intuition in being bold. From social media and online presence to the future outlook of industries affected by AI, there is an underlying need for human perception and genuine connection. Tune in to learn more about inspirational leadership and the power of intuition and storytelling. About Ashley Jones LeeCurrently Chief Financial Officer at Uptempo, Ashley was brought in to enhance the financial sophistication and operational efficiencies of the organization. Previously, Ashley served as Chief Financial Officer and Acting Chief Technology Officer for Joyce University of Nursing & Health Sciences, where she directed a large team and oversaw accounting, finance, transformation, and technology. At SunteckTTS, Ashley served as the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis where she held P&L accountability and contributed to the company's sales, sell-side diligence, and documentation. At Conduent (formerly Xerox Business Services), Ashley worked her way up to Finance Director, Group CFO. She led international finance teams and managed budgets, forecasting, P&L, and more. Ashley's prior roles include serving as Senior Auditor for Liggett & Webb, P.A., Pricing Analyst for Conagra Foods, Tax Analyst for PGA of America, and Revenue Accountant for ADT Security Services, Inc. Ashley earned her Master of Accounting, with an emphasis in Forensic Accounting, from Florida Atlantic University and her Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University.                Additional ResourcesFollow Ashley on LinkedIn: @AshleyJonesLee

Bloomberg's Tom Keene talks with Julie Swinehart. She's the CFO of Fenway Sports Group. They discuss plans to expand Fenway's portfolio of professional sports teams and how they want to continue investing in venues and real estate development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ‘Becoming a Web3CFO' Series, is where I dive into the inspiring stories of accounting & finance professionals who transitioned from TradFi to web3.  In this series, we explore their unique experiences, challenges, motivations, and career advice. The reason I started this podcast was to inspire and prepare accountants for blockchain. If people with similar roles at similar companies have successfully transitioned to blockchain, why can't you? For the 1st episode of this series, I spoke with Mo Yang, The CEO & Co-Founder of Nexoa and the Group CFO at Fuel Labs. As a Chartered Accountant and CFA charter holder, Mo started his career at traditional accounting firms like Grant Thornton and BDO, worked as a capital markets trader, undertook CFO roles at multiple web2 and web3 startups. Topics covered; Episode intro (00:39) Mo's early career path in web2 (2:44) How Mo fell into the blockchain rabbit hole (4:12) Pre-requisite for accountants to get crypto jobs (6:09) Launching Nexoa, a Fractional CFO services firm (8:42) Thank you to our sponsor Cryptoworth (11:34) What does a Fractional CFO do (13:31) Challenges being a web3 CFO (17:54) Treasury Management advice for the new web3 CFO (20:03) Thank you to our sponsor Web3CFO Club (23:01) Tooling for web3 accounting: Cryptio & Request Finance (25:01) Set up for wallet management (26:40) Impact of AI on accountants & opportunities to work in web3 (29:09) Taking time off (31:07) Brought to you by Web3CFOclub - A community of web3 CFOs sharing best practices around web3 financial operations

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Chris Gaunt. He is the CFO Practice Leader for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Spencer Stuart, an executive search, board, and leadership advisory service.In his role, Chris works on a variety of Group CFO appointments for many of the world's largest publicly traded companies, as well as for private equity-backed portfolio companies. He has a strong international focus, often for clients in emerging economies who wish to access the global executive talent pool. Prior to joining Spencer Stuart, Chris worked with another leading international executive search firm, most recently serving as the Managing Partner of its UK CFO practice. He began his career in the financial leadership search field in the firm's New York office. Earlier, Chris worked as a management consultant for the Washington, D.C.-based Advisory Board Company. In that capacity, he led consulting teams working with senior executives across industries on their human resources strategy and operations. Chris holds a master's degree from the London School of Economics and a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.In this episode, Chris talks about the ever changing role of the CFO, the modern challenges of headhunting, leadership as a whole, and the steps you can take to reach the top.--------Guest Quotes:“You need a certain stiffness, a certain toughness, of character to survive the sort of constant battering and the loneliness that is involved in being a CEO. I won't dispute that. I would say that we're seeing, again, an evolutionary change where the command control type of the CEOs of yesteryear are simply no longer in vogue. What we've seen, and the Covid crisis amplified this, is that CEOs today, more than ever, have to demonstrate real empathetic and inclusive leadership." - Chris Gaunt--------Topics:02:08 Introducing Chris03:11 Current state of CFOs06:30 Challenges in headhunting10:11 The skill set of a modern CFO16:21 Prerequisites for becoming a CFO22:53 The process of CFO headhunting27:45 Examples of successful CFO searches--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Chris on LinkedInConnect with Fran on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

We're joined today by Mohamed Khalifa, Group CFO of Middle East Glass, to talk about debt refinancing. Khalifa led MEG's debt refinancing with the IFC and CIB as a way of securing the company's balance sheet, in addition to steering the company through multiple devaluations of the Egyptian pound. We talk about the refinancing process, and the toolkit CFOs need to navigate the troubled waters we're seeing today.

We were delighted to welcome Tania Micki, Group CFO at Tecan AG, onto the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  “Dream big, stay unique, make it count.” In this episode, Tania reveals that it's the simple things that keep her smiling; spending time with her son in the mornings and dropping him off at school.  In terms of time management, Tania believes it's all about priorities and balance. She has always been ambitious, and strives to continuously learn and evolve in her career, now taking part in mentoring to help others.  Paul Toms asks Tania what it feels like in the role of Group CFO at Tecan AG. She recalls coming back home from the office feeling great and smiling. Tania adds that, when you are doing something meaningful, it makes the work much more enjoyable. At Tecan AG, there is a focus on people and culture, which shines through. Tania discusses joining the company during COVID, which she found challenging. However, she had already had lunch some colleagues before lockdown, which made relationship building easier; even though relationships can be created virtually, it does not replace the face-to-face interaction, she believes.  Touching on Tania's optimistic approach, she explains that, through life and experience, you can either cry and complain or you can do something about it and find a reason to smile. Exploring the qualities of a leader, Paul commends Tania for the great recommendations listed on LinkedIn referencing her leadership and work ethic. In her role, optimism definitely helps, alongside being a role model, having clarity in your goals, and offering freedom and trust.  Speaking about the younger generation and their attitude to work, Tania claims that the vast amount of information available means that they are looking for change at a faster pace. Instead, Tania is a fan of internal rotation and “asking the question”; you cannot learn about the company and your role in its entirety within 18 months, so have a conversation with your manager about opportunities before moving on – patience is key.  Onto the future of the Finance function, Tania believes that artificial intelligence can support the function, but it will not provide all the answers. The added value is knowing the actions you are going to drive from digital tools and their results.  Furthermore, Tania believes that qualifications can provide you with the foundations of knowledge and an understanding of the discipline, but you must update that on a regular basis, alongside your business acumen and common sense. As CFO, you must understand a wide range of topics that will bring change to the table. To end the episode, Paul and Tania discussed change, diversity, and women in the workplace. Tania has created a CFO/CHRO women group, who meet quarterly and exchange information. She is also a believer of natural change from an equality and equity point of view, and feels that a change in mentality is helping.    Are you looking for a particular part of the episode? Use the timestamps below: 01:20: The last thing that made Tania smile 02:40: Setting priorities 06:55: What it feels like to be Group CFO 10:20: Joining Tecan AG during COVID 13:35: The optimistic approach 15:30: Qualities of a leader 19:05: The importance of trust 21:50: The benefits of staying with a company for 10+ years 27:40: The future of Finance 36:00: The importance of qualifications 40:50: Change, diversity, and progress If you'd like to reach out to Tania, connect with her on LinkedIn.    EMEA Recruitment is a proud supporter of Operation Smile, an international medical charity that provides free surgery to children born with cleft lip and palate. Can you help us change a child's life? Please give anything you can to support this cause: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/donate-to-operation-smile/donate-to-operation-smile-emea-recruitment/ The EMEA Recruitment podcast is hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Rose Jinks, our Marketing Manager. Full details of our professional services recruitment offerings, including Finance & Accountancy, is available on our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/  You can also keep up to date with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/  To contact Paul, please reach out to him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/  Or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms    To share your thoughts on this episode, please get in touch with Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com    #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #taniamicki #paultoms #operationsmile  #operationsmileuk #finance  

Besides providing products and services, any business entity runs for profits and finances and runs with finances. Thus, finances are a critical area for every business and need experts in the department. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is assigned the role of handling and allocating finances along with dealing with financial stakeholders. It is a role that can make or break a company. In today's episode, we discuss how the role of CFO has evolved over the years and what are the key skills a CFO needs. [00:30] - About Subbu Subramaniam Subbu is an independent director. He is also the former group Chief Financial Officer of Titan Company Limited. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

Alan Giddins, Executive Chair and Hannah Nichols, Group CFO, present full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2022. It was a year of record profitability, from a higher growth portfolio. Alan Giddins, Executive Chair 00:17 Introduction 00:29 Highlights Hannah Nichols, Group CFO 01:58 Financial highlights 03:28 Galvanizing 05:23 US Galvanizing 07:44 Engineered Solutions 09:58 Roads & Security 12:46 Cash generation & financial position 15:20 ESG Alan Giddins, Executive Chair 17:52 Financial framework 19:11 Group overview 20:09 US Infrastructure Bill 21:22 Acquisitions – National Signal 22:46 Acquisitions – Enduro Composites 23:26 Acquisitions – Korns Galvanizing 23:56 Outlook Hill & Smith PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that creates infrastructure and transport. Its business divisions include Galvanizing Services, Engineered Solutions, and Roads & Security. Galvanizing Services division include structural steel work, lighting columns, bridges, agricultural equipment, and other products for the industrial and infrastructure markets. Engineered Solutions division is engaged in supplying engineered steel and composite solutions with low embodied energy for a range of infrastructure markets, including energy generation and distribution, marine, rail, and housing. Roads & Security division is engaged in supplying products and services to support road and highway infrastructure, including temporary and permanent road safety barriers, renewable energy lighting and power solutions, Intelligent Traffic Solutions, and bridge parapets. The security portfolio includes hostile vehicle mitigation solutions, high security fencing and automated gate solutions.

In this week's episode of the CFO 4.0 podcast, Cécile Parker, Group CFO at Vital Energi Utilities Limited, sat down with Hannah Munro to share her story and talk about everything from finance's carbon footprint through to integrating your finance team with the rest of the business.  Also covered in this episode  • Why finance need to stop underestimating the power of automation • Finding your niche as a CFO • The importance of integrating your finance team with the rest of the business • How to develop the skills and knowledge within your finance team  Links mentioned in this episode.Cécile's LinkedInLearn more about Vital Energi Vital Energi on LinkedInListen to more CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes. 

We begin today's show with our Julia Boorstin breaking down Snap's Q4 results, and Goldman Sachs Managing Director Eric Sheridan shares his expectations for this week's earnings from Meta and Amazon. Then, Juniper Networks CEO Rami Rahim joins after the company posted a miss on Q4 revenue, and BMO Wealth Management Chief Investment Strategist Yung-Yu Ma offers his outlook for how to navigate the current environment for interest rates. Next, CNBC's Jennifer Elias reports on Google testing ChatGPT-like products, and we take a deep dive into Match Group's latest earnings with CFO Gary Swidler.

What are the opportunities in GBA? GBA presents many advantages for businesses, including providing a bridge to mainland China, offering a talented workforce and a population of rising affluence. In this episode, Steve Johnson, Group CFO of PMI Foods, Daniel Chan, Executive Vice President and Head of Greater Bay Area, HSBC and Anna Chu, MD & Head of International Subsidiary Banking, HSBC HK discuss how doing business in GBA can be advantageous for businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MANAGING LIQUIDITY & FUNDING THROUGH INTEREST RATE VOLATILITY - Implications For Issuers & Investors Moderator: Mr. Antonios Achilleoudis, Group Managing Director - AXIA Ventures Group Ltd Panelists: Mr. Lee Cumbes, Head of Debt Capital Markets & Public Sector - Barclays Mrs. Myriam Zapata, Managing Director, Debt Capital Markets, Sustainable Finance ESG - BNP Paribas Mr. Christos Christodoulou, Executive General Manager, Group CFO – NBG Group Mr. Antonios Timplalexis, Managing Director - Nomura Mr. Dimitrios Tsakonas, Director General - Public Debt Management Agency Capital Link's 24th Annual Invest in Greece Forum Friday, December 9, 2022 in New York City For more information please visit: https://forums.capitallink.com/greece...

L'invité de la semaine est Jean-Philippe Carrascosa, CFO chez Apsys. Il s'agit d'une entreprise spécialisée dans l'immobilier commercial. Elle est engagée au service de la ville et de la société. Ainsi, Jean-Philippe Carrascosa, nous décrit, dans ce podcast, la politique, l'identité et les valeurs d'Apsys. Enfin, il nous parle également de son activité financière au sein de l'entreprise.

In this episode, Imogen Seear, Head of The Barton Partnership's EMEA Consumer Practice is joined by Joanne Bennett, Chief Business Officer at PizzaExpress. Prior to joining PizzaExpress, Joanne was the Group CFO at Hilding Anders Group. Before this, she was a Director of KKR Capstone, CFO of retailer Jacques Vert Group and worked in the Operations Group of TPG Capital.Here she expands on her career journey, the importance of building a diverse and flexible working environment and leadership that exhibits credibility, trust and humility. 

In this episode of The EY CFO Outlook Podcast, TJ Kelly, Group CFO of Origin Enterprises, tells host Vincent Wall the remarkable story of a career spent in the finance function of some of the world's most iconic companies. He shares the lessons he has learned along the way, from people management and investor relations, to strategic international expansion and building a brand.Growing up in the family business in Co Kilkenny, TJ Kelly learned the basics of commerce from a very young age. His favourite subjects in school were Business and Accounting and he went on to train as a chartered account immediately after completing the Leaving Cert. So began a career in finance that has spanned some of the best-known and most successful companies in Ireland and the US, including General Electric (GE), Microsoft, Glanbia and Hostelworld. With each role, TJ learned an invaluable lesson – from Treasury management and raising equity during highly turbulent times, to effective communication with investors and the power of branding. Each string added to his bow led Kelly closer to the senior role he holds today, as Group CFO and Executive Director of Origin Enterprises. Having spent many years in senior roles with Glanbia, joining Origin - another big player in the Agri sector - felt “like putting on an old pair of shoes”. Despite having a deep familiarity with the sector, it is one in a state of flux, and Kelly's key priorities now centre on the sustainable use of land, yield optimisation, ensuring security of global food supply, and playing a key role in emerging Nature Economy.TJ and Vincent also discuss:·       Working in Microsoft at a time of incredible innovation, including the launch of the Xbox and Windows XP·       GE's Jack Welch and his infamous people management style ·       The future of Farming and driving innovation in the sector. ·       How he maintains contact and communication with the finance teams across the whole group·       The experience of trying to raise capital for Hostelworld during Covid-related lockdowns·       The leaders he most admires. 

The EMEA Recruitment podcast was pleased to welcome Jérôme Vial, Country Manager Switzerland at CCH Tagetik.  “The most important thing I'm proud of is the fact that almost no one in the team - over seven years - left my team.” Jérôme tells Paul Toms, our Founder, about the daily activity that he implemented with his team during the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to keep spirits high.  In his current position, Jérôme feels that he has a different role every day, but he always focuses on one main goal – to understand his clients' needs and how the business can solve their issues.  With his technical strengths – Jérôme is a UK Chartered Accountant – and entrepreneurial spirit, his current role at CCH Tagetik is a good fit. Jérôme is proud to be developing the business strongly in Switzerland, with a good tool and the right people to service their clients.  In Switzerland, reputation is key, because “people talk to each other”, Jérôme explains. He recently overheard a client recommending the product to another Group CFO at an event, which assured him that his team is operating well. Stability is one of the key strengths of Jérôme's team; it helps keep spirits high, while attracting new talent at the same time. He explains why he spends a lot of time on recruitment and how CCH Tagetik retains its people once they join the business.  Jérôme also insists that diversity in the team is a “big asset” to the organisation; he's already close to his goal of a 50-50 male to female split.  Looking back to the start of his career, Jérôme discusses the benefits of his ACCA qualification, which he passed in 2001. Just nine years later, ACCA asked Jérôme to become an ambassador for Switzerland. He finds it rewarding to give back, which he also does in his role as Senior Lecturer in Accounting & Corporate Finance, Executive Master at the University for Applied Sciences North Western Switzerland. We find out Jérôme's key advice for anyone looking to follow in his footsteps, as well as how he spends his downtime at the weekends to ensure he has the right energy on a Monday morning.   To find the part of the episode that most interests you, please use the timestamps below: 01:02: The last thing to make Jérôme smile02:56: Keeping the team's spirits high during COVID04:05: Being Country Manager CH at CCH Tagetik06:55: The key benefits of CCH Tagetik's software14:31: Creating an efficient & effective recruitment process19:25: Retaining top talent21:04: Finding the missing piece of the puzzle22:52: How BI & data assists Finance 25:13: Being ACCA's Switzerland ambassador30:52: The highlight of Jérôme's career32:28: Advice to people following in Jérôme's footsteps33:51: How Jérôme spends his downtime35:05: Jérôme's biggest challenge  If you'd like to connect with Jérôme, you can find him on LinkedIn.    EMEA Recruitment is proud to partner with Operation Smile, an international medical charity that provides free surgery to children born with cleft lip and palate. If you can help us in our mission to create 100 new smiles, please donate anything you can: https://www.operationsmile.org.uk/donate-to-operation-smile/donate-to-operation-smile-emea-recruitment/   The podcast is hosted by Paul Toms and Rose Jinks. Learn more about our specialist recruitment services – including Finance & Accountancy positions – through our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/ You can also keep up to date with market insights through our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ If you'd like to contact Paul, you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms   If there is any feedback you'd like to share with us, please get in touch with Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com    #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #jeromevial #paultoms #operationsmile  #operationsmileuk #finance

The big red shed made a loss selling $4 butter earlier this year—but it made plenty of headlines. This week on Shared Lunch The Warehouse Group CFO, Jonathan Oram, chats supermarket shake-ups, the soaring popularity of click and collect, and how the multi-billion dollar retail giant is faring after a rough start to the year Shared Lunch is a conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. Each week we alternate between an interview with a company leader and an industry deep dive. Episodes are hosted by BusinessDesk journalists including Frances Cook and Dan Brunskill. Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time. Shared Lunch is for a New Zealand audience.

This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Alwyn Jones, Group CFO at Luno, a leading global cryptocurrency company with over 9 million customers in 43 countries that provides services for making it safe and easy to buy, store and learn about cryptocurrencies.Alwyn has more than 20 years of experience as a hands-on leader with a track record of delivery in financial and digital services. He strives to deliver exceptional business performance based around a deep understanding of the customer, clear strategic focus, and developing winning teams. Throughout his career, Alwyn has covered strategy development, capital markets, corporate finance, retail and digital financial services, and operational execution. During that time he's become heavily metrics and results driven, leveraging customer voice and analyses to define strategy, leading change initiatives to obtain and measure commercial results.In this episode of the CFO Playbook, Alwyn talks about the novel and evolving space of cryptocurrency and blockchain. He shares advice on retaining and hiring in a nascent industry,  as well as starting an app based bank from scratch. Alwyn also discusses the importance of building personal resilience and embracing the latest financial technology to improve performance.Take The CFO Playbook Listener Survey to help us improve the show. You'll also be entered to win your choice of the latest iPad Pro or a Samsung Galaxy S7.--------Guest Quotes:“Philosophy is critical, right? You've got to have a clear direction of where you're trying to go. And the faster you can go to that point as a business, the better, but finance is a key enabler to that. If finance isn't on the case, the business will naturally slow down to the tempo that finance operates at. So you can be an active inhibitor and break on the business, or you can be an enabler. And it's building that shift from, are the numbers right? Is money ending up where it needs to be? Do we have everything in order? Are we getting through our audits? To, how forward looking are we and how quickly are we doing that? Which by the way, auditors love as well because these systems, when they work, make their lives a lot easier.” - Alwyn Jones--------Timestamp Topics:01:32 Alwyn's background in finance03:05 Experience with Monzo10:11 Building a bank from scratch18:59 The novelty of cryptocurrency24:50 Importance of crypto for CFOs27:56 Hiring in the finance sector39:05 Technologies embraced as a finance team42:51 Advice for upcoming CFOs--------Sponsor:This show is brought to you by Soldo, the brighter way to manage business spending and expenses. With Soldo, you can control every expense, track spend in real time, automate financial reporting, and then use those insights to fuel growth. Learn more at Soldo.com--------Links:Connect with Ross on LinkedInConnect with Alwyn on LinkedInThe CFO Playbook Listener Survey

On this weeks episode of Rising Giants, we are excited to share our round 2 interview with previous guest Pablo Caprile. He has helped iCare Benefits recently raise a $15M impact facility from Singapore based investor HeliCap which is the largest raise to date by a non-bank Cambodian startup in the ecosystem. In addition, Pablo has been working on fundraising and rolling out the product launch for Brixie - a digital real estate tokenization platform which aims to make real estate investment accessible for everyone around the world. In the episode, we dive into: - Helicap's $15M investment into iCare Benefits and what it was like choosing the right investment partner - An update on Brixie's recent seed stage raise and the status of the business's product rollout - What advice Pablo would give to entrepreneurs looking to build a new business Rising Giants Linktree - all our links in one place! Rising Giants Newsletter - monthly Mekong region deal roundup and startup news. Rising Giants Instagram - where we keep you engaged daily!

Watch the video HERE After releasing record H1 numbers today alongside ‘in line' guidance, CFO Chris Day of Lords Group Trading #LORD takes Vox Markets through through: Health of the UK building products industry. Start Demand visibility. 03:37  Highlights from H1 results. 04:01  EBITDA margin improvement plan. 06:22  H2 outlook. 07:25 Lords' annualised proforma run-rate post M&A. 08:35  Input cost inflation. 09:06 Supply chain challenges. 10:13 Future growth opportunity of new energy efficiency & renewable/smart products. 10:58 Optimum net debt level. 14:50 Future newsflow. 15:57  Levers that can be pulled if there's a severe recession. 16:50  Potential shareprice upside. 18:50

Ameet H. Desai is the founder of Anubhuti Advisors LLP, an Equity and Strategic Advisory Firm. In his previous stint, he was the Group CFO and Board member at Adani Group, an Indian Conglomerate. He joined TSB to discuss the news that. Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is now the world's third richest man. Gautam Adani was already Asia's richest man. Now he's also the world's third richest person, overtaking LVMH (LVMHF) chairman Bernard Arnault and becoming the first Asian person to take that spot, according to Bloomberg and its Billionaires Index. Adani, who runs one of India's top conglomerates, is now believed to be worth approximately $137 billion, the tracker shows. That's after a surge this week placed him just behind Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk and Amazon (AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, whose own fortunes are estimated at $251 billion and $153 billion, respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, a panel of experts discuss the threats facing FinTechs and Payments businesses as a result of the risk-averse strategies that big banks are implementing around the world, asking the question: what are the risks of de-risking?  Hosted by Sarah Francis, Payments Advisor and Senior Consultant at Polymath Consulting, the panellists discuss how banks are engaging with today's FinTechs and payments businesses, what's really at the root of de-risking, and how to get the best from a banking relationship.   The panel included:   Mitch Trehan, UK Head of Compliance & MLRO, Banking Circle Mark Hewlett, Director of Product & Infrastructure, GC Partners Jonathan Bell, Group CFO, PXP Financial Mike Southgate, Chief Operating Officer, Hamilton Court FX

What does Value Based Care really mean? Is Value Base Care gaining momentum? Will Value Based Care be effective at improving outcomes and reducing costs? I've decided to pose these questions to our guest today because he and his team are in the thick of it. With me is Dave Mull, CFO of Honest Medical Group, an organization that assists independent physicians in participating in Value Based Care. Dave and I previously worked together at Humana where he had extensive leadership experience in Medicare Advantage operations and finance. Show Notes: Favorite Books:  When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi; Grit; The Power of Persuasion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth; Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones by James Clear; and Passionate Action: 5 Steps to Creating Extraordinary Success in Life and Work by Doug Gray.

Breaking news: As much as it hurts, sometimes we have to admit that our latest brilliant idea just isn't working.   This doesn't make it a bad idea; in fact, it could still very well be a brilliant one! But sometimes there are pieces buried in our ideas that simply don't fit what our clients need from us. The good news? That doesn't mean you have to throw the whole offer away! In this episode, I'm here to talk about my experience with creating a group CFO offer...and the five lessons I learned from having to pivot when it wasn't quite meeting the needs of my clients.     CONNECT WITH KATIE:   Website: https://www.katieferro.com/   Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/orderlyaccountingbykatie   The Bookkeepers' Corner Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebookkeeperscorner/     EPISODE RESOURCES:   Ready to take action? Apply for the program that's right for you:   If you're looking for more insight on how to become a bookkeeper, and how to say hello to a more confident business model, enroll in Become A Bookkeeper (BABs): http://www.katieferro.com/become   Or, if you're confident in your skills as a bookkeeper and want to learn how to grow and scale your bookkeeping business, you can apply for Life By The Books™ (Libby): http://www.katieferro.com/life   Kajabi affiliate www.katieferro.com/kajabi for extended 30 day trial

Thank you to Marco Plattner, Group CFO at Cerdia in Basel, Switzerland, for joining us on the EMEA Recruitment podcast. “You need to have the right teams around you – without that, it's not possible.” Marco moved to Basel five years ago, but actually changed roles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Cerdia has a small headquarters in Switzerland, he realised that he needed to communicate more consciously when working remotely. Ensuring informal conversation between colleagues still took place was also essential. Marco found himself changing roles during the pandemic as a result of remaining open to new opportunities. Interviewing remotely, he feels it takes longer to see whether there's a match between the candidate and the company.  Although he's now a CFO, Marco has always put 100% into his work to come up with new ideas and solve problems, regardless of his position. He has always worked on complex change management projects; his ability to navigate through ambiguity is something he attributes to his successes.  Marco first met Paul Toms, our Founder, shortly before the birth of his second child. He was also going through a major transformation project at work, studying for an MBA and had recently relocated. He debriefs with himself every week and tries to have a longer-term plan in place to allow him to focus, although he appreciates that we need to remain flexible for times when plans change. Marco highlights his wife, teams at work and fellow students on his MBA course for providing the necessary support. It's the reason that he spends so long talking to candidates during the recruitment process; Marco is always looking for the right cultural fit, as well as diversity in the team.  In fact, Marco is always looking for ways to decrease the time spent on data-gathering in Finance, to free up more time for discussing and implementing solutions. He believes we need to put more resources in place to change the current imbalance.  Marco offers key advice for those considering a career in Finance – it's not the typical answer!    If you're looking for a particular part of the episode, you can use the timestamps below: 01:18: Back to the office in Basel02:44: Communicating more consciously during COVID05:04: Taking positives from the pandemic06:15: Changing jobs during COVID08:35: Becoming a CFO10:28: How Marco has ensured success15:25: The importance of focus in project management18:45: Having the right people around you22:34: Finding a cultural fit with candidates25:32: How BI & data can change the imbalance in Finance29:26: How Marco got into Finance32:37: Advice for aspiring Finance professionals34:33: What's next for Marco 25:58: The last thing that made Marco smile37:38: How to reach out to Marco  If you'd like to connect with Marco, find him on LinkedIn.    The EMEA Recruitment podcast is brought to you in partnership with Operation Smile. We're hoping to create 100 new smiles through this partnership – if you can support this cause, please visit our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/operation-smile   This episode is hosted by Paul Toms and Rose Jinks. If you'd like to find out more about our professional services recruitment, information can be found on our website: https://www.emearecruitment.com/ You can also follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emea-recruitment-limited/ Connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultoms/ Or follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms    If you have any feedback on the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please get in touch with Rose: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.com  #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #marcoplattnet #paultoms #operationsmile #finance  #recruitment

In 2008, Mainstream Renewable Power was born out of a belief that renewable energy would become a mainstream asset class. At the time, renewable power was not as popular or investable as it is today, but the company founders had a vision that it would soon become ‘front and centre' to how we live our lives, and backed themselves accordingly. Today, Mainstream is valued at over 2bn, employs 500 staff, and it is eyeing a potential IPO. Central to this success story is Group CFO, Paul Corrigan. Having joined the company in 2008 in a corporate finance function, Corrigan succeeded in continually raising capital throughout a very challenging period when money was scarce and expensive. Moreover, Mainstream's strategy of investing in emerging markets around the world ruled out many risk-averse investors. However, the company's long-term play is now bearing fruit, attracting the attention of two major investors, Aker Horizons and Mitsui & Co, who between them now own over 80% of the business.   In this episode of The EY CFO Outlook podcast, Mainstream Renewable Power Group CFO, Paul Corrigan, tells host Vincent Wall the remarkable story of how an Irish start-up scaled rapidly to become one of the world's first pure-play renewable energy majors. They also discuss:  Eddie O'Connor's original vision for the company, how he got his team and investors on board, and Paul's admiration for O'Connor's entrepreneurial drive.  Why the company has focussed on emerging markets and less-developed countries, and the advantages of that strategy. The game-changing deal that put Mainstream in control of its own destiny. How the company and Paul's role have changed following investment from Aker Horizons and Mitsui & Co. Becoming CFO in 2020, and negotiating major investments in the new role, fully remotely.  The factors and considerations around a potential IPO.  

Nicolas Léonard est le Group CFO de Gaming1, leader belge du jeu en ligne, récemment capitalisé par le fonds de renommée mondiale CVC. Dans cet épisode de Once Upon a Business, Nicolas nous parle des apports du modèle hybride de Gaming1, entre jeu physique et en ligne. Il nous explique comment son entreprise a pu compenser la perte de salaire de tous ses salariés belges tout générant un EBITDA estimé pour 2021 de 86M€ ; le tout dans un contexte sanitaire impactant fortement son industrie. Quelles stratégies adopter pour créer un pont entre jeu physique et en ligne ? Quels réflexes adopter pour faire cohabiter OPEX et CAPEX lorsque l'activité se partage entre deux business models ? Les réponses et plus encore dans cet épisode.

Pia Marions är Group CFO på Skandia och har en lång bakgrund inom bank och finans. Det är 20 år sedan Pia tog sig an sin första CFO-roll och i intervjun berättar Pia bland annat om att vara CFO under finanskrisen, utmaningarna och komplexiteten med rollen i försäkringsbranschen och vad som krävs för att driva förändring - ”allting går – det krävs bara hårt arbete”. Toppskiktet är Elin Widman & Niklas Jogsten Producent och ljudmix: Niki Yrla Projektledare: Johan Wahlfors

Chris Fry has the best CFO job in the world. He's group CFO at SISTER. SISTER is the organisation behind recent TV blockbusters "The Split"; "This Is Going To Hurt"; and "Chernobyl". So why is the CFO of a TV production company the best job in the world? First of all, it's a very demanding position that comes with a lot of responsibility. But if you're up for the challenge, it can be extremely rewarding. You'll have a hand in the creative process and you'll be able to help shape the future of the company. Chris has certainly been up for that challenge. He's an accomplished CFO but he also recognises that there's always something new to learn. Chris was one of the founder members of the CFO Programme within GrowCFO, having previously been involved in something similar during his time working in Australia. He talks about the programme in the podcast and why it has been so useful for him. He tells us why he has found the support from Catherine Clark, the programme leader, and from his fellow CFO participants, invaluable.  Links Find out more about SISTERThe CFO Programme at GrowCFOCFO MentoringChris Fry on LinkedinKevin Appleby on Linkedin Timestamps 00:42 Who is SISTER? 02:18 What exactly is your role as Group CFO of SISTER? 03:22 What are your biggest challenges? 05:50 What was your career path before SISTER? 08:50 How did you get the experience to break through to the CFO level? 10:10 Using your influence 11:12 Why did you join the CFO programme at GrowCFO? 13:39 The role of mentors in the CFO programme 15:22 Why do you want to extend the CFO programme beyond the initial 6 months? 16:41 Where does Chris Fry aspire to be in 10 years' time? 19:07 The importance of enjoying what you do 20:16 Advice to a new CFO coming to grips with the first CFO role 21:34 Would you advise a CFO to have a mentor?

Sébastien Rouge, CFO Groupe au sein de la société Imérys, nous parle du secteur minéral, de ses des diverses utilisations des minéraux, des produits cosmétiques,  etc. Egalement, il aborde le sujet des défis que la société affronte avec les engagements écologiques et la transformation verte.  

Shane Leas is quite comfortable leading the finance function at large and complex organisations, and now as Group CFO at Select Africa Limited, he provides some fascinating insight to the African growth story that is microfinance. 

Im neuen Jahr starten wir mit Tjeerd van der Zee, ehemaliger CFO von C&A und Experte im Modehandel. Und mit Tjeerd könnt ihr Euch auf ein richtiges Klartext-Gespräch freuen, denn Tjeerd ist seine ganze Karriere im Modebereich unterwegs gewesen und kennt daher das Geschäft wie seine Westentasche. Und über seine Westentasche spricht er jederzeit konstruktiv, aber doch mit einer Klarheit und ohne ein Blatt vor den Mund zu nehmen. Daher kann Colin endlich mal seine großen Fragen loswerden, ohne Angst zu haben, nur heiße Luft, Ausreden und Floskeln zu hören. Und Colin stellt diese Fragen aus der Perspektive eines Kunden: - Warum gibt es gefühlt so wenig gute Kontaktpunkte mit MitarbeiterInnen? - Warum gibt es so wenig gute Beispiele von Einzelhändlern, die versuchen, im stationären Geschäft wirklich eindrucksvolle Erfahrungen zu fördern? In dem Zuge fragt Colin auch, ob der Modehandel stationär überhaupt noch Zukunft hat und ob die Modemarken in Deutschland zu wenig Mut haben, da sich - gefühlt - nur sehr wenig bewegt. Auf all diese Fragen hat Tjeerd nicht nur Antworten, sondern echte Insights und Lösungsvorschläge parat. Von daher freut Euch auf ein echtes Klartext-Gespräch!

Dash Core Group CFO Glenn Austin comes on the Dash Podcast to talk DCG's sustainability over the next several years, regardless of what market prices happen to do. We talk DCG's reserves, and how they're invested in order to minimize risk, as well as how long their runway is under a variety of market price potential situations. We also talk about staffing, and DCG's new hires, and how sustainable salaries could be under various price levels. And finally, we speculative on a rather controversial subject! Donate - Sponsors Thank you so much for listening! Please leave a tip if you enjoy the content, either here or via any of the cryptocurrency addresses in my CoinTree link. You can also send a message with a CoinTree donation. I'd love to hear from you! Thanks to my recurring donors both anonymous and otherwise! - https://cointr.ee/thedesertlynx Support us by checking out our sponsors! Want to live on crypto? Create a Bitrefill account with the coupon code “DCN” and pay mobile bills or buy gift cards from more than 1650 businesses in 170 countries quickly and privately, and earn rewards. - https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/?code=DCN Buy anything you want in the world, even rare items, with crypto by using ShopInBit's concierge service. - https://shopinbit.com/en/conciergeservice-ordering-service?sPartner=joel If you're tired of YouTube and other platforms censoring and demonetizing creators, what are you waiting for? Join Odysee! - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@DigitalCashNetwork:c Protect your privacy online, sign up to NordVPN with the promo code DCN and get 68% off, plus an additional month free! - https://nordvpn.org/dcn If don't want search engines like Google controlling your search results and selling your information, join Presearch and get paid to search! - https://presearch.org/signup?rid=865012 Music from https://www.zapsplat.com

Florent is running the European business of Lombard International Group as Managing Director of Lombard International Assurance, next to his role of Group CFO. Florent is an ACA Board member and an active member of ACA's International Life Committee. Lights by Sappheiros @sappheirosmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/LightsSappheiros Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/-lbbHQbZNKg

The definition of what service means in a customer-centric supply chain has changed over the years. Today, servicing customers means more than delivering OTIF and it's certainly less about capacity utilization. Now it's all about finding customer pain points across your entire value chain and being able to find out where your next customers are, and how you can serve them better and quicker than your competitors. If Covid has taught us anything, it's how important resilience is. It's no wonder the businesses who have a strong focus on customer-centricity remain competitive. In this episode, Paulo de Castro, Global CFO of Mars Petcare, and Pierre Mille, Former Director of Plan & Deliver at FrieslandCampina joins Maria Villablanca to discuss how the definition of service has changed and how finance and supply chain can work together to define new metrics to measure performance. About The Speakers Paulo de Castro: Paulo de Castro's career has seen him work for some of the world's largest companies in Finance positions. From 2000 to 2003, Paulo was the CFO of the Ice Cream and Frozen Foods division at Unilever, a role he held for 3 years before becoming CFO, VP Supply Chain, IT and Customer Service in 2003, VP Finance - Controller Europe in 2007, and CFO of the Unilever Supply Chain Company in Switzerland in 2009. Paulo then joined GrandVision in 2012 as Group CFO until 2019, where he became the Global CFO of the Petcare division in Mars Incorporated. Pierre Mille: Pierre Mille has spent his career working in various supply chain operations roles in the FMCG, Food and Beverage, Dairy, and Fashion/Medical Retail industry, for some of the world's most well-known brands, including Unilever (1989 - 2012), Carlsberg Group (2012 - 2015), GrandVision (2015-2018), and more recently, FrieslandCampina (2018-2020). Pierre's latest career move saw him joining Bluecrux as a Consultant (2021-present). Pierre's specialisms include setting global customer-centric supply chain operations and operating business models, implementing advanced planning systems, and managing large-scale supply chain transformation projects for growth, EBITA, and cash generation.

In this episode of the EY CFO Outlook podcast series, Group CFO for Open Orphan, Leo Toole tells host Vincent Wall about how a highly specialised approach to clinical trials is proving very successful for a young Irish company. He also describes how he is helping Open Orphan to “control [its] own destiny…by driving sustainable performance, profit, and cashflow”. Open Orphan is a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO) with a difference. While most CROs recruit people who are already infected with a disease for their trials, Open Orphan takes healthy patients, gives them the infection, and then runs the trial. This model, according to the company's CFO Leo Toole, allows them “to get better data sooner, better drugs sooner, [and therefore] better outcomes sooner for patients”.  As a result, the clinical and operation risks for Open Orphan's partners are radically reduced. And, with big pharma currently investing heavily in infectious disease programmes, this young company is now growing rapidly and is already profitable. Leo and Vincent also discuss; ·         The world-first COVID 19 trial which Open Orphan is delivering is delivering on behalf of the British government  ·         Leo's views on the mindset of a successful CFO·         Leveraging technology to increase efficiency and drive productivity ·         The importance of developing a strong communication profile with investors  What Leo has learned about avoiding ‘analysis paralysis' from Open Orphan's dynamic co-founder, Cathal Friel. 

In this episode, we speak to Aroop Datta, Group CFO of Freight Systems, UAE-based global logistics solutions provider, on the company's plans to go global supported by HSBC's seamless online solutions and global expertise. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does transformation look like from the perspective of a finance leader who has successfully delivered change. In this podcast Andrea Naylor, Group CFO of Namos Solutions and James Best, Managing Director of Precision Finance Consulting share their personal perspectives and provide insights for the finance professional.

What does transformation look like from the perspective of a finance leader who has successfully delivered change.  In this podcast Andrea Naylor, Group CFO of Namos Solutions and James Best, Managing Director of Precision Finance Consulting share their personal perspectives and provide insights for the finance professional.

What does transformation look like from the perspective of a finance leader who has successfully delivered change. In this podcast Andrea Naylor, Group CFO of Namos Solutions and James Best, Managing Director of Precision Finance Consulting share their personal perspectives and provide insights for the finance professional.

What does transformation look like from the perspective of a finance leader who has successfully delivered change.  In this podcast Andrea Naylor, Group CFO of Namos Solutions and James Best, Managing Director of Precision Finance Consulting share their personal perspectives and provide insights for the finance professional.

This week we are interviewing Pablo Alonso Caprile. Pablo is the Group CFO at iCare Benefits, the leading buy-now-pay-later firm in Cambodia and Laos, having served over 300,000 customers. iCare looks to play a critical role in addressing financial inclusion by offering low-income women factory workers an interest-free option to purchase consumer goods and improve their lives, without the need for taking on shark loans or additional debt. iCare has also recently launched its new subsidiary iCare Leasing, to continue expanding its services offering to its customers. Prior to joining iCare in 2015, Pablo worked in the capital markets industry in London as a derivatives trader and has further experience as an entrepreneur, angel investor, and startup mentor. What we dive into: - The essential role the BNPL sector is playing in Southeast Asia, to drive equitable financial inclusion and the key markets where this model is especially applicable; Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Myanmar etc. - 'The Speed of Trust'; why trust is the most essential ingredient in building a high performance, successful organization - Pablo's top business habit; why going out of your way to proactively replenish and expand your network is a necessity for any business leader If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more about the startup and venture capital ecosystem in Southeast Asia, subscribe to our free Rising Giants Substack newsletter linked in the show docs. Each week we highlight a recap of the episode, job opportunities, entrepreneur resources, and links we like, as well as notable VC deal flow and startup news from every country in the region. Rising Giants Newsletter Rising Giants Website Rising Giants Instagram

Pedro De Matos brings a depth of experience to his position as Group CFO at Ingenia Polymers, and he provides insights into what makes a well-rounded CFO and how the next generation of CFOs can be developed. 

Mr. Arun Jain is the Founder of Polaris Group and Chairman & Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena Limited, the world's first full spectrum Fintech Products Company. He commenced his entrepreneurial journey by setting up Nucleus Software Workshop in 1986, Polaris Software in 1993 and Intellect in 2011. As an evangelist of Design Thinking, his brainchild - FinTech 8012, the World's First Design Centre at Chennai dedicated to Financial Technology came into being. With the constant drive to better the community around him, he instituted Mission Samriddhi – a social impact enterprise dedicated to holistic human development in India through the unique philosophy of Celebrate-Connect-Catalyse,  Ullas Trust – a social impact organisation working towards igniting less privileged young minds into realizing their true potential. He has been nominated as the Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Indian Institute of Information Technology Ranchi, Jharkhand, India by Hon'ble President of India, for a period of three years with effect from 2nd Sept 2020. He has also been entrusted with the responsibility of the Chief Mentor of the FinTech Centre of Excellence at STPI, Chennai, Govt. of India. He has held prestigious positions in various other forums like National Software Product Mission (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology), Software Technology Parks of India (STPI). He was bestowed with Dronacharya Award 2019 by TiECON Chennai. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award. Listen to him share his exciting journey with Group CFO, Sun Group SL Narayanan in the Podcast Game Changers on RedFM India App and all other leading platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time our special guest is Fabian Wesemann, Co-Founder and CFO of insurance unicorn WeFox. Wefox recently secured $650 million in capital, giving the firm a $3 billion valuation. Fabian shares with us how they closed their funding round and his take on building relationship with investors. He also gives us advice on finding tech engineers in the start and and making decisions in a team. And if you wondering how to enter and build trust in a regulated industry, this episode is also for you! https://www.linkedin.com/in/janbrinckmann https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-wesemann-6036a629 https://www.wefox.com 0:00 Introduction 1:18 They way investment banking helped Fabian to grow into the startup ecosystem 2:30 How Fabian & the team found the idea for WeFox 4:42 The first version of WeFox 6:20 Evolution of the business model and why the first idea never stays 11:25 How to build trust as an InsureTech 13:15 Convincing a strategic partners as a young startup 15:00 The first rounds of raising venture capital 17:03 Finding tech engineers as business people when founding a startup 19:20 How to build deep domain knowledge, in this case insurance 22:10 Advice on building an amazing team and how to make decisions in a team 25:48 Closing a VC round at a 3 billion valuation 29:50 Communicating effectively with investors: unit economics, data room, pitch deck, etc... 33:58 Building trustful relationships with investors over time 37:05 Quick fire round: trading live with someone for a day, most useful & so far not well known software tool, what should entrepreneurs fix immediately, personal highlight of the day 40:15 Closing

We were proud to welcome Christian Wurzinger, the Group CFO at Klosterfrau Group in Switzerland, to the EMEA Recruitment podcast.  “In order to be successful, you must realise that the human is at the centre of everything.” Christian spoke to Paul Toms, our Founder, about the positives he's taken from the past year-and-a-half during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of his key learnings is how effective remote working can be within large organisations. He's also found it an important time to focus on the value of relationships. Christian feels that if companies can take those two positives out of the crisis, the experience will have lasting effects. Working in Finance, Christian came from the “hard” side of the business, focussed on numbers and fact-driven approaches, whereas those in Human Resources, for example, always start with the people. As he's matured, Christian has found that injecting a human touch and recognising the importance of people is essential in driving results. After working at Procter & Gamble for over 20 years and now leading the Finance function of a Swiss multi-national, you would assume that Christian feels he's made it in his career. However, he explains that his key motivation is to keep learning and improving. Further into his career, he's started to see longer-term trends and is proud to work for a company that's building lasting value.  For those looking to improve their productivity, Christian has a top tip – if you're a fan of the to-do list, avoid his answer! With such a fierce job market in Switzerland at the moment, Paul and Christian explore the true cost of a wrong hire on a company, as well as the ways that candidates can stand out in the interview process. Although he's not keen on the video approach, Christian does feel that the digitised recruitment process should be married with a human touch.  Finally, we discuss the impact of Business Intelligence (BI) and Data on the Finance function. Although Christian believes that technology can dramatically improve productivity in certain areas, such as Accounting, focussing on organising your people in highly effective teams is a bigger focus for companies.   If there's a specific part of the episode you're looking for, please use the timestamps below: 01:16: The 2 positives Christian has taken from COVID-1905:35: “Take care of the people”10:06: Why Christian hasn't made it in his career… yet16:24: How to manage your attention & energy21:39: The true cost of a wrong hire23:27: How to stand out in a job interview27:17: The ideal recruiter31:16: How productivity will be affected by BI & Data37:07: Why business is a team sport40:17: How to reach out to Christian If you'd like to message Christian on LinkedIn, please find his profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wurzinger/   EMEA Recruitment is proud to support Operation Smile through the podcast. Operation Smile is an international medical charity that provides life-changing surgery to children born with cleft lip and palate. To help us reach our goal of creating 100 new smiles, please donate here: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/operation-smile   This episode was hosted by Paul Toms, our Founder, and Rose Jinks, our Senior Marketing Executive. Our full range of recruitment services can be found on our website: https://www.emearecruitment.eu/  We also regularly share updates and insights through our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/351655/admin/  If you'd like to connect with Paul on LinkedIn, please click here. He is also active on Twitter: https://twitter.com/paul_toms    If you'd like to share any topics for us to include in future episodes of the EMEA Recruitment podcast, please contact Rose on: rose.jinks@emearecruitment.eu  #emearecruitment #emearecruitmentpodcast #christianwurzinger #paultoms #switzerland #finance #operationsmile

Fabian Wesemann, co-founder and Group CFO at Wefox, spoke to Wani Baumgartner, guest co-host and Finance and Life Sciences recruiter and Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast about using technology to bring the insurance industry to the new level of customer-centricity.Here is what they covered in more detail: Fabian's road towards entrepreneurship What led Fabian to co-found a business? How do Fabian and Julian Teicke complement each other? What is Wefox? What is the problem that Wefox is solving? What were your very first steps to get going with Wefox? Who are the target customers? How does Wefox make money? How do they think about unit economics and scale? Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Poland - what's next in terms of international expansion? What would be the critical piece of advice you would Fabian give to his younger self? A favorite non-fiction book for aspiring entrepreneurs: The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance What are the trendy hobbies on the Berlin start-up scene? Where are you on your entrepreneurial journey after the latest USD 600 m raise (and USD 3bn+ valuation)?  Best way to reach out In the end, it will be okay, and if it's not okay, it's not the end.Fabian Wesemann

Mark Garvey became Group CFO of Glanbia in 2013, a time of significant change for the company. It was rapidly transitioning into a global performance nutrition and ingredients business, with acquisitions and joint ventures forming a core part of this successful diversification and expansion strategy.   However, in 2019 Glanbia hit a ‘speed bump' in its performance nutrition business, requiring an adjustment to expectations of profit and the deployment of an extensive transformation programme. A year later, COVID-19 hit and, again, a new strategy was required. As Group CFO, Mark was a core part of the team driving Glanbia's strategic reaction to both events, and he has witnessed the positive results first-hand.  In this episode of The EY CFO Outlook podcast, Mark Garvey talks to host Vincent Wall about the fascinating transformation of Glanbia from a dairy processing business to a global performance nutrition and ingredients giant. Employing over 7,600 team members across 34 countries, Glanbia truly is an Irish success story, and this interview reveals many of the driving factors behind its success. Mark and Vincent also discuss: The changing consumer and how COVID-19 has led to a greater focus on health and wellness, and why that is significant for Glanbia The proliferation of data and how it is being used to understand customer psychology and behaviour The importance of good investor relations – communication and reassurance in difficult times How the role of CFO has changed and expanded, and the qualities of an effective CFO Glanbia's target of achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050. 

An entrepreneur ahead of his times and a visionary for the years to come , Mr. V . Shankar is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras , and a PG in Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, Kolkatta. After a brief stint working for an MNC, he founded CAMS (Computer Age Management Services Pvt. Ltd.) in 1988 - and ran it till he exited - to provide a Stock Exchange like Platform to the Indian Mutual Fund industry. CAMS is the largest company in its space in India, with a market share of 68%, and is also one of the largest of its kind in the world. It has now become a professionally managed listed entity. His current activity involves both Public and Angel Investing, as well as mentoring for startups and mature organisations, through my investment vehicle, Acsys Investments Pvt. Ltd. He has been conferred Entrepreneur of the Year award by TIE Chennai, the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and the Distinguished Alumnus Award by the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai. He is a Rotarian, a Past President of TIE Chennai, and member of The Chennai Angels, the MMA and The Institution of Engineers. He is on the Boards of IIT Madras Incubator, IIT Madras Alumni Charitable Trust, IIM Kolkatta Incubation Park, TIE Chennai and MMA. Listen to him on the Podcast Gamechangers with Group CFO , Sun Group Mr. S.L Narayanan on the Red FM India App.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this event, Mr Sands discusses how to enhance Global Health Preparedness for the Future. He highlights the impact of the disruption by the COVID-19 pandemic on the treatment of other infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria and the substantial set-back it poses to recent progress in public health systems in Africa and elsewhere, particularly in this decade of action for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He also explores methods to counter this impact and to be better prepared for the future. This is the second event in the 2021 Development Matters lecture series, co-organised by the IIEA and Irish Aid. About the Speakers: Peter Sands has been the Executive Director of The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria since March 2018. Since June 2015, Mr Sands has been a Research Fellow at Harvard University, dividing his time between the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Global Health Institute. Mr Sands was Group CEO of Standard Chartered PLC from November 2006 to June 2015, having joined the board as Group CFO in May 2002. Prior to this, Mr Sands was a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Co. Mr Sands has served on various boards and commissions, including the UK's Department of Health, the World Economic Forum and the International Advisory Board of the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Aki HussainLeila is joined by Aki Hussain – Group CFO at Hiscox.IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT· How Aki grew up as a second generation Pakistani immigrant in an industrial setting and learned to prioritise education through his father’s influence· The individuals who have been key influences on Aki’s career to date through their mentoring· The importance of diversity of thought in the boardroomRESOURCES & INFORMATION MENTIONEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aki-hussain-906117121/

Diese Woche im Tech Briefing:Bundesfinanzminister Olaf Scholz weigert sich, die Mitarbeiterbeteiligung bei Startups so zu regeln, dass sie dem internationalen Wettbewerb standhalten kann. Schriftlich hat er allen Reformbemühungen eine Absage erteilt. Für die Erneuerung der Volkswirtschaft entsteht so ein unschätzbarer Schaden. In Deutschland zu gründen, wird zum schweren finanziellen Nachteil. Der „War for Talent” droht verloren zu gehen.Zu diesem Thema sprechen wir mit zwei Gründern: Fabian Scholz, Gründer und CEO des Fintech-Startups Rubarb sowie Neffe des Bundesfinanzministers, kritisiert seinen Onkel Olaf Scholz mit deutlichen Worten für dessen Unterlassungssünde. Und Fabian Wesemann, Gründer und Group-CFO der Versicherungsplattform Wefox, erläutert die Details des Steuerrechts, die Gründer und Mitarbeiter aus dem Land vertreiben.Chinas Nationaler Volkskongress hat derweil einen neuen Fünfjahresplan beschlossen. Er zielt darauf ab, das Land an die Spitze der Hochtechnologie-Nationen zu bringen. Wir untersuchen, wie wahrscheinlich der Erfolg ist. Ergebnis: ziemlich wahrscheinlich. Außerdem die wichtigsten Nachrichten der Woche aus Big Tech, Startups und Technologie.Moderation: Christoph Keese und Lena Waltle.Wenn Sie bereits Pioneer sind: Loggen Sie sich ein, um die komplette Episode und die komplette Episodenbeschreibung zu erhalten. Als Pioneer können Sie die kompletten Folgen auf der Webseite und in gängigen Podcast-Apps hören. Eine Anleitung für den Abruf in Podcast-Apps haben wir für Sie hier.Wenn Sie noch kein Pioneer sind, können Sie sich direkt auf dieser Seite anmelden. Dann erhalten Sie direkt Zugriff auf die komplette Episode. Unterstützen Sie unabhängigen Journalismus und halten Sie unsere Angebote werbefrei. Sie erhalten sofort Zugriffe auf die kompletten Inhalte unserer Homepage ThePioneer.de, unserer Newsletter (u.A. Hauptstadt - Das Briefing), unsere Podcasts (u.A. Der Achte Tag oder Wall Street Daily) und Events.Sie können auch kostenlos die Kurz-Fassung (10 Minuten) des Podcasts hören: Das Tech Briefing Express gibt es bei Apple Podcast, Spotify, Deezer, Overcast oder direkt als RSS-Feed.Das Tech Briefing gibt es auch als begleitenden Newsletter. Sie können es kostenlos in Ihrer Inbox erhalten, wenn Sie auf der Webseite des Tech Briefings auf "Jetzt abonnieren" klicken.Haben Sie Fragen zum Abruf der kompletten Episode? Schreiben Sie uns gerne eine Mail an kontakt@mediapioneer.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Marco Dirren war schon in den unterschiedlichsten Branchen tätig: Seine Karriere führte ihn zunächst von der Ascom Energy Systems AG in die Catering- und Facilitymanagement Branche bei Selecta und der Compass Group. Anschliessend folge der Wechsel in die Industrie der Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik bei der RUAG, bevor es zurück auf den Boden zur SBB ging. Aktuell ist Marco Dirren als Group CFO der Implenia in der Bauindustrie verwurzelt. Auf seinem bunten Karriereweg hat er stets verschiedene Rollen im Finanzbereich der jeweiligen Unternehmen ausgefüllt. Weshalb es für ihn trotzdem das grösste Kompliment ist, wenn man ihm sagt, er sei nicht der typische Finanzer, erklärt er uns in der siebten Folge von «Meet the CFO». https://implenia.com/ (https://implenia.com/)

Joining us on call from Singapore is Ernest Chew, Chief Financial Officer (or Chief Future Officer, as he would consider it) at Carro Group, the largest and leading automobile marketplace in Southeast Asia. Ernest is the first CFO on our show, and he shares his journey from HSBC exec to tech company CFO, a rundown of the biggest financial developments in Carro since joining the company earlier this year, and his thoughts on how to think about startup growth from the CFO perspective. This call was recorded 12 November 2020. Transcript Timestamps 1:42 Ernest's story from HSBC exec to Carro CFO; 4:06 Lessons on corporate to startup transition; 7:44 First Day as Carro CFO; 10:58 How Carro stayed EBITDA positive in the past nine months; 11:53 Thought process behind Carro raising debt financing; 13:49 Will the used car market growth last post-pandemic?; 15:43 Advice for building ecosystems / flywheeling marketplaces; 16:29 Advice on balancing risks with spending; 17:32 Reaching billion dollar run rate by 2022; 18:22 Carro's exit options; 19:29 Rapid Fire Round: 3 skills of CFOs, recommended books, places to travel, etc.; About our guest Ernest Chew is Chief Financial Officer at Carro Group. Before joining Carro, he spent more than a decade working at HSBC, where he rose through the ranks to become Head of the Capital Goods and Automotive Investment in Asia Pacific. He received his bachelors from the University of Nottingham and his masters in Engineering from Cambridge University. He now brings his broad experience in capital raising, financing and M&A advisory to Carro. Music Business As Usual by Causmic Manhattan by Dyalla c/o Youtube Studio The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only, should not be taken as legal, tax, or business advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security, and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Insignia Ventures fund.

The role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved dramatically in recent years. While managing costs is still a core part of the position, today's successful CFOs are taking a lead in evolving the business strategy of their organisations and in creating long-term stakeholder value. With thirty successful years in the banking and financial services sector behind him, Myles O'Grady is clear about how the landscape has changed, and what it takes to be a successful CFO in today's Financial Services sector.   Since Myles O'Grady joined Bank of Ireland as Group CFO and Executive Director in 2019, COVID-19 has changed the playing field irrevocably. Despite this, he is still clear about the strategy for the bank, and the particular skills he needs to drive it forward. In this episode of the EY CFO Outlook podcast, Myles O'Grady tells host, Vincent Wall, about his vision for Bank of Ireland, the role of CFO, and the global economy. They talk about:·        The four areas in which every modern CFO must thrive in order to succeed. ·        Digital Transformation – why the emergence of Fintechs are a force for good, and how legacy banks are relishing the challenges they present. ·        The key to a successful relationship between CEO and CFO.·        Why trust between the bank and its customers is critical - and how to build it.·        The next ten years for the Financial Services sector – regulation, consolidation, and strategic investment. 

What is biodiversity, nature and natural capital? And, what does it have to do with finance anyway? Jessica Fries talks with Rishi Kalra, Managing Director and Group CFO, Olam Food Ingredients and Mark Gough, Chief Executive Officer, Capitals Coalition, to explore why biodiversity is important to every business and how finance can contribute to the fight to save it. Useful resources: A4S's Biodiversity Briefing for Finance Natural Capital ProtocolNatural Capital Hub Olam's sustainability linked club loan Business for nature Natural Capital section of Olam's Annual Report 2019 A4S knowledge hub 

We start this week's Aid Station in Bangkok, Thailand, where we meet Narongchai Wongthanavimok who has achieved amazing things in both running and business. Narongchai is an Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star runner and on the business front has held roles as CFO of Thai Airways and the Dusit Thani Group. His running story is an amazing transition from an unhealthy overweight executive to completing all of the Majors in two years. He has well and truly caught the bug and was supposed to run Tokyo, Berlin and Chicago this year. When I caught up with him on Friday he had returned home from a gall bladder operation the day before and was itching to get back on the road. He shared how Covid-19 had made him recogise the need to pause. "I have been very focused on work and have put this operation off for some time." In fact he is taking it a step further and is currently winding down his role with Dusit to take a step back and consider his next chapter. Listen for his leadership tips including the importance of listening to all stakeholders before making decisions that address both macro and micro considerations. "It's the art of balancing between high-level/overall knowledge and detail/action-oriented knowledge" Watch my conversation with Narongchai here https://youtu.be/ViryDAZyH6M

10月19日のゲストは、 株式会社VOYAGE GROUP 取締役CFO 永岡英則さんです！ 1999年に設立されたVOYAGE GROUPは、 アドテク、インターネット広告配信のプラットホームなど、 様々な事業を展開している企業！ それにしてもCFOとは、実際どんなことをしているのでしょうか？？ そして番組の核となる部分！！ 『小さくてもまずはやってみる！頑張れ！』。

Introduction: Olivia is a Director of EY's Diversity & Inclusion service in Ireland. She leads a team to help clients achieve their D&I ambitions as a key driver for Talent Acquisition, employee engagement, and ultimately success in the market place. Before joining EY, Oliva ran her own successful practice, consulting to Government, State Agencies and to the Voluntary sector on stakeholder engagement and the business of cultural participation.  Olivia has worked on some incredibly important projects for Children in care in Ireland. She has been instrumental in driving strategic change as part of her role as Chair of the Board of Directors of the national LGBT Federation. Olivia holds a M.SC in Interactive Digital Media, a B.A (HONS) in Sociology and Philosophy from Trinity College Dublin and she is also an accredited life coach.   Podcast episode summary: This episode packs an enormous amount of practical information/insight and wisdom into the business for Diversity and Inclusion as a strategic imperative for Organisations. Olivia believes this work is not the work of a few passionate champions but a deliberate and well thought trough strategy, a strategy that impacts systemically. Olivia shares stories and her wisdom working in this field and builds a strong case for more Leadership Inclusivity training and practices that support companies be future fit.   Show highlights:   Olivia grew up in rural Ireland and is from Cavan. At age 17 she left to move to Canada where she discovered philosophy and went onto study Philosophy and Sociology in Trinity College Dublin -her ideal is to contribute to society She describes the state of the nation of D&I in Ireland as a disconnect where 100% of participants in organisations say D&I is important but only 53.1% have a strategy in place, where only 25% have conducted a diagnostic and where only 16% are actually measuring the ROI There needs to be a gear change and that gear change will only come about if we consider D&I as a strategic imperative and where we tackle the concern systemically Companies needs to have a D&I lens that that covers the entire business In early 2000's in Ireland it was rare for Children to have a voice or to be able to influence decisions that were made about their welfare. The Ryan Report changed that. Olivia worked on that project and whilst harrowing to listen to some of the Children's story she was proud that Ireland implemented the recommendations from the report Olivia describes how the word Diversity is perhaps the easier of the two words to understand and implement in D&I. Inclusiveness is harder to implement. Sometimes it is simply about starting. Trick is to blow open the notion of Diversity as being broader that just a “women's thing” Diversity is made accessible when it is described in broader terms to include everything you see and maybe don't see, such as age, race & ethnicity, gender, LGBT, ability, neuro diversity, personalities and different cognitive patterns or perspectives D&I is about performance, decision making, risk taking, interpersonal risk taking and risk excellence. D&I on teams can lead to greater degrees of innovation, knowing your customer, challenging norms and narrow biases. Important to recognise that being inclusive is about developing skills-it is a skillset. EY teach or train for Leadership Inclusivity. They start at foundation-what is D&I? What is business case for D&I?, What are the required behaviours and skills and end by defining some real goals and measures. Olivia reminded us of the lost art of knowing our people, helping people understand their role and how it connects to the higher purpose of the organisation, noticing and seeking out diverse perspectives Olivia reminded me of the Key Note address given by Andrew Keating, Group CFO for Bank of Ireland. Andrew very poignantly remarked that if he had been born Andrea rather than Andrew, he would not have enjoyed the same meteoric rise to success as he has enjoyed as a man. Neuro diversity is the next big insight. 85% of people who are considered Neuro Diverse or on the spectrum are unemployed. Olivia and EY believe we can change or help change this statistic by changing our approach to recruitment for one but also how we view these people. To be future fit organisations need to embrace D&I holistically. Important to remind ourselves that Millenials who comprise over 51% of our work force & generation Y are choosing employers not only on the basis of reward and recognition but also on the basis of the company's reputation, brand, social media practices, ethical practices and D&I programs Smart working and the gig portfolio are ways of working that are only increasing and curiously they are gender neutral. What is missing is the training to support team leads be with teams who work remotely, or work in a gig fashion. Some nuggets on parting; - Simply start, -Do not cut and paste the approach taken by Google instead companies would do well to develop their own bespoke D&I strategy -Conduct a diagnostic and work out what is working and what employees think about the company's inclusive practices -mine the Data and finally ensure Leadership accountability and Executive Leadership buy-in Olivia ended our conversation by pondering the word “belonging” and questioned whether we do in fact need to belong at work. Is it not better to remember we have outside lives and that people are holistic -we need to nurture environments that allow for that.     Resources: the following include the resources we alluded to over the course of our conversation   EY Ireland 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Survey Report The Ryan Report The Department of Children and Youth Affairs-TACTIC (Teenagers and Children talking in Care) Project- Growing up in Ireland Project -a longitudinal study, studying 9 month old children and children 9 years of age in terms of what it means to grow up in Ireland

Jason is based in Hong Kong and currently a Group CFO in the healthcare industry. Jason will be joining MARLEQ as an Executive Coach and Country Manager and attending Harvard Business School in 2019.  In this episode, Jason talks about paying it forward, leading with heart and leaving behind a meaningful legacy. Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. Full details here: https://bit.ly/2PFDUS8 Subscribe here: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support Follow The Afflatus: www.facebook.com/aalok.rathod www.facebook.com/unciafilms www.instagram.com/al_rathod Follow Jason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlimcpa/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support