During a high-pressure period at Visa following a restatement, Rene Ho shifted forecasting away from false precision. He required teams to present scenario ranges with clear reasoning, holding them accountable for understanding—not just outcomes. The result: deeper business insight and a forecasting culture grounded in strategic awareness, not guesswork.
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Rene Ho remained CFO after SAP acquired Taulia, guiding the integration while preserving the company’s core strengths. He explained how relationship-building inside SAP’s vast organization has been key to unlocking sales momentum, even as he works to scale that approach beyond individuals. Ho also shared why Taulia’s financing arm remains independent and how its role as a trusted data partner supports risk decisions without taking on credit risk. His leadership blends operational discipline with a deep respect for people dynamics—especially in a B2B environment where trust and technology must move in lockstep.
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| • Scale people connections with purpose |
| • Maintain independence where it matters |
| • Build trust to support decisions |