Early in his career, Rich Schmidt recalls presenting an analysis of an operational challenge to leadership—only to be told, “we want you to go fix it.” The assignment marked a turning point. What …
Let Data Drive Focus, Not Ambition | Tony MacDonald, CFO, Sama
At Sama, Tony MacDonald recognized the organization was overextended across too many initiatives. Rather than confront leadership directly, he used data to demonstrate where focus would drive stronger …
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AI Governance & the Board: What CFOs Need to Know | Akin Adekeye, GC, Compound
In this episode of Suite Voices, Jack Sweeney speaks with technology general counsel Akin Adekeye about when AI becomes a board-level concern. Adekeye explains AI crosses into governance when it …
1172: Finance Isn’t the Brake—It’s the Steering Wheel for Growth | Tony MacDonald, CFO, Sama
Tony MacDonald prefers a different image of the CFO role—one that replaces restraint with direction. “I would like to be considered as one of the people on the stagecoach that helps hold the reins,” …
The Making Of An Operating CFO | Marc Mehlman, CFO, Ascensus
Marc Mehlman’s strategic turning point came as a Thomson Reuters general manager, where he realized numbers alone never explain a business. By pairing finance with operating context, customer …
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1171: How CFOs Rise by Learning Sideways First | Marc Mehlman, CFO, Ascensus
Marc Mehlman still recalls the moment a senior leader pulled him aside and told him he was “in such a rush” and needed to “enjoy the journey,” he tells us. At the time, Mehlman was part of a …