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Unlock the secrets of financial leadership with

The CFO 500: The Finance Career Builder's
Guide to the C-Suite

This invaluable guide offers exclusive insights from 500 top CFOs, each sharing career-shaping advice through articles and podcast interviews accessible via QR codes. Dive into their experiences, successes, and lessons learned to propel your journey to the C-Suite. Ideal for aspiring CFOs seeking guidance and inspiration.

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Anat Ashkenazi CFO Eli Lilly
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Betsy Ward, CFO, MassMutual
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Harmit Singh, CFO, Levi Strauss & Co
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Jim Peters, CFO, Whirlpool Corporation
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Joe Wolk, CFO, Johnson & Johnson
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Marsha Smith, CFO, Siemens Mobility
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Tony Tripeny, CFO, Corning
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The Finance Career Builder's Guide to the C-Suite

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In this plus-size guide featuring 500 CFO thought leader profiles, offers critical strategies to accelerate your success as you advance down the finance leadership path.

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  • Bullet 1 If you're a CFO seeking to build relationships with different boards, investors, or customers, The CFO 500 was made for you.
  • Bullet 2 If you're an accountant aspiring to take on more growth-driven initiatives, The CFO 500 was made for you.
  • Bullet 3 If you're a treasurer seeking to branch out and certify your FP&A credentials, The CFO 500 was made for you.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or a rising finance professional, The CFO 500 offers the strategic insights and real-world advice needed to elevate your career and expand your influence.

"In corporate finance today, there is no tool more valuable than a professional narrative. What you choose to share and say as a finance leader has never mattered more."

— Jack Sweeney
Jack Sweeney

"Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves."

— Dale Carnegie
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"I have an MBA and I find value in these interviews. Jack asks probing questions that get into the mind of the guest. I feel like I'm a fly on the wall as I listen to different leaders share their career goals and mindset, and even their secrets."

— T.E.
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"Jack Sweeney's interviews offer real-world, practical insights from experienced CFOs. These leaders are relating actual experiences - not rehashed book content."

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"It goes without saying that getting CFOs to relate actual experiences is no easy feat. Jack is persistent with his questions and the answers are very often enlightening."

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