Inside The Mentoring Round Karen Walker points to her experiences supporting deal flow and collaborating with sales and operations at CNET Networks as pivotal in preparing her for a CFO role. Additionally, her executive sponsorship of cross-functional teams equipped her with a customer-centric approach that has become central to her role as CFO at Sysdig.
The Mentoring Round | Michael Perica, CFO, Rimini Street
Inside The Mentoring Round Michael Perica explains how the distinctive aspect of his early career years lies in the uncommon access he had to a billionaire’s network, presenting unparalleled opportunities. Perica highlights the extraordinary impact of networking at the highest levels as it propelled his career forward.
The Mentoring Round | Emma Brown, CFO, Medius
CFO Emma Brown’s pivotal career theme is simplification. In a high-pressure turnaround, she realized that complexity hindered understanding. Stripping back to basics, she rebuilt a cash flow, cutting through complexities to identify and solve underlying business problems. This approach, simplifying structures and focusing on essentials, transformed a $40 million loss into a $15 million profit. […]
The Mentoring Round | Luigi Testa, CFO, LinkSquares
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Luigi Testa of LinkSquares emphasizes the importance of expecting the unexpected in any role, especially in a CFO role. When unexpected challenges or crises arise, it’s crucial to remain calm and think clearly to find solutions. Embracing these situations and learning from them is essential for success. Testa mentions that in the […]
The Mentoring Round | Jamey Mock, CFO, Moderna
Inside The Mentoring Round, Moderna CFO Jamey Mock stresses the importance of focusing on value creation as a CFO. He advises new CFOs to prioritize the enterprise’s value creation rather than getting bogged down in the details of various functions within the finance department. CFO Mock discusses his transition from a 20 year career with […]
The Mentoring Round | Brandon Nussey, CFO, Coveo
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Brandon Nussey reflects on his ascent to the CFO office at a young age (28 years old), while acknowledging he had to learn how to deliver information confidently and clearly, especially in public market contexts. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared but not scripted, allowing him to be more […]
The Mentoring Round | Dallas Clement, CFO, Cox Enterprises
Inside The Mentoring Round, one of the more poignant moments of our 2023 Season was when CFO Dallas Clement of Cox Enterprises looked back to 1995 and offered his younger self some advice. Clement said: “Be patient and don’t be so anxious.” He emphasized the importance of patience, particularly in understanding the other person’s position […]
The Mentoring Round | Christine Chambers, CFO, PetMeds
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Christine Chambers admits that the role of a CFO can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. Her advice? Surround yourself with good people and stay curious. CFO Chambers is currently reading “In Her Own Voice” by Jennifer McCullum. She believes in the power of authentic and determined leadership, […]
The Mentoring Round | Mark Seidel, CFO, True Anomaly
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Mark Seidel explains why he believes his controller and he need to have similar ways of thinking and be aligned on the type of information needed to provide effective insights across the business. He recognizes the controller’s role in ensuring timely and accurate data, considering it a key aspect of […]
The Mentoring Round | Aina Konold, CFO, BowFlex
The Mentoring Round, CFO Aina Konold tells finance leaders to remember Self-Care is Not Selfish: CFO Konold believes that taking time off for oneself, be it a massage or a pedicure, is not just beneficial for you but also for your team. It’s a gentle reminder that downtime is essential and can lead to creative […]
The Mentoring Round | Michael Kennedy, CFO, MDA
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Michael Kennedy tells us that while he had anticipated a significant workload at MDA, the reality was far beyond his initial expectations. This is a common experience for many CFOs when they transition into roles that demand organizational transformation. Leaders tell us they often underestimate the scale of the tasks […]
The Mentoring Round | Zhi Li, CFO, Customer.io
Inside the Mentoring Round, CFO Zhi Li shares a lesson he learned within the first 60 days of becoming a CFO – the importance of delivering bad news promptly and transparently. He confessed that he initially focused more on the positives, but with time, he realized the significance of owning up to the negatives. This, […]