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743: Winning with Employee Success | Michael Rosen, CFO, Power Digital Marketing

"Be patient. It was in my nature to come into a company and try to make an impact as quickly as possible. Having worked with many companies, I have realized that it takes time to learn a company and its culture and that this is a component critical to making the right decisions." –Michael Rosen,…
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742: When a SPAC Unlocks Quantum Possibilities | Thomas Kramer, CFO, IonQ

"Recognize that accounting, numbers, and financial statements are tools, not goals. The goal of the CFO is to make the organization better. We do this by serving our customers, which is really everybody—internally and externally." –Thomas Kramer, CFO, IonQ When Thomas Kramer recalls his decision to leave his job with a prestigious consulting firm to…
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741: One Step Ahead | Kurt Shintaffer, CFO, Apptio

"An accounting degree or MBA provides a foundational skillset, but that knowledge will not make you a great CFO. What makes a great CFO is the ability to pair that knowledge with critical skills like relationship building, problem solving, leadership, and ability to influence. Don’t lose sight of that." -Kurt Shintaffer, CFO, Apptio In the…
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740: Illuminating the Home of the Future with a Brand from the Past | Roy Simmons, CFO, GE Lighting

"Think about the long term. Think about the 5-year initiatives and not just what might need to be tweaked or adjusted. Not that there aren't items that will fall into that bucket, but give yourself the free rein as CFO to practice a bit of white space thinking for the long-term horizon." –Roy Simmons, CFO,…
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739: The Rules of Play | Craig Abrahams, CFO & President, Playtika

"Being self-aware of your strengths and weaknesses and building a team to support you is what will determine your success in the role. Think like an investor thinks, it will help you spot trends before they become issues." - Playtika CFO & President Craig Abrahams It was after he had worked 3 years as an…
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738: Using Digital Insight to Unlock Business Value | Sameer Ralhan, CFO, The Chemours Company

Unlike many of the up-and-comers who populate the corridors of The Chemours Company, CFO Sameer Ralhan spent the balance of his career-building years with the company inside its manufacturing plants. It was there where Ralhan says that he observed everyday executives making decisions that routinely impacted the business, and it was there where his M&A…
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