While leading a supply chain team at GE Healthcare, Nathan Winters realized that credibility in finance hinges on visibility. By consistently showing up on plant floors and in customer meetings, he built trust with operators—making his financial guidance more impactful and actionable. The insight: proximity drives influence.
Now Watch the Complete Episode Featuring CFO Nathan Winters of Zebra Technologies
CFO Nathan Winters of Zebra Technologies shared how real-world experience—whether on the plant floor or in customer meetings—continues to shape his strategic mindset. He discussed Zebra’s evolving use of AI, including Z-GPT, their private language model used to preempt investor questions and automate internal tasks. Winters also emphasized the importance of diversified supply chains in response to tariffs and macro uncertainty. By embedding finance deeper into operations and embracing technology experimentation, Zebra is redefining frontline intelligence and investor readiness—while ensuring cybersecurity and risk management remain top of mind.
| CFO’s Strategy Playbook |
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| • See Operations to Gain Credibility |
| • Use AI to Shape Messaging |
| • Diversify to Build Supply Resilience |