Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Sam Kemp emphasizes the importance of understanding the gap between a business’s formal operating model and the actual, informal ways it functions. Recognizing this gap is crucial for new leaders to gain leverage quickly within an organization or a new division. Looking forward, Sam outlined his top three priorities: ensuring […]
The Mentoring Round | Dennis Johnson, CFO, Qlik
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Dennis Johnson advises new CFOs to build out their network with other CFOs, especially in the early days of their role. Johnson tells us his network is today a valuable platform for sharing best practices, challenges, and solutions. It helps in realizing that others face similar issues, and it can […]
The Mentoring Round | Elizabeth Mann, CFO, Verisk
Inside The Mentoring Round, Elizabeth Mann emphasizes the critical integration of finance and human resources, highlighting the importance of team dynamics alongside financial metrics. Her approach champions continuous learning and revisiting initial understandings as business knowledge evolves. Mann also draws parallels between the challenges of parenting and her role as a CFO, recognizing decision-making complexities […]
The Mentoring Round | David Snyder, CFO, Coya Therapeutics
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO David Snyder of Coya Therapeutics stresses that biotech companies must not get sidetracked by short-term valuations or minor gains but should focus on the bigger picture of achieving substantial market capitalization. This perspective is grounded in the understanding that success in biotech often hinges on the ability to finance a […]
The Mentoring Round | Karen Walker, CFO, Sysdig
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, […]