Ask A CFO podcast series
Ask A CFO is a podcast series from Treasury Today Group that explores the personal journeys and professional development of Chief Financial Officers around the world. Each episode features conversations with CFOs about their career paths and the experiences that shaped them. The show provides insight into the different routes to becoming a CFO and the skills needed for the role.
Episodes
Episode 27: Shunji Kiyokawa, CFO, Valeo Japan
In this episode, Sophie Jackson speaks with Shunji Kiyokawa, CFO at Valeo Japan. They explore Shunji's journey from his early years through to his current role, look at the key decisions and experiences that shaped his path, as well as his insights on managing an international career, working across cultures and languages, and navigating opportunities and challenges along the way.
Episode 26: Patrick Gilbride, CFO, Aura
In this episode, Sophie Jackson speaks with Patrick Gilbride, CFO at Aura, a global technology platform redefining emergency response. They explore Patrick's journey from his early years in South Africa to his current role as CFO, look at the key decisions that shaped his career, and hear his insights on building and leading a finance team in a fast-growing startup environment.
Episode 25: Sarika Joshi, Asia Pacific CFO, Hunter Douglas
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Sarika Joshi, Asia Pacific CFO at Hunter Douglas. They explore Sarika's unique journey from her early years in India to her current role as CFO, exploring the pivotal roles that shaped her career and hear insights on working in the US and Asia, navigating geopolitical risk and the advent of AI.
Episode 24: Sonam Donkar, CFO, Rohit Group of Companies
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Sonam Donkar, Chief Financial Officer at Canadian real estate organisation, Rohit Group. They explore Sonam's story, from challenging beginnings to her current role, and discuss timing versus planning, the power of mentors and what it really means to take on a CFO role.
Episode 23: Emilia Bunea, Author and former CFO, ING Insurance Europe
In this episode, Sophie Jackson speaks with Emilia Bunea, a former CFO turned accomplished academic and author. They discuss key insights from Emilia's new book, Leadership for the CFO, a must-read for anyone aspiring to become a CFO or excel in a finance career. They also explore Emilia's career journey, experiences and advice for finance professionals.
Episode 22: Nigel Glenday, CFO, Masterworks
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Nigel Glenday, Chief Financial Officer at art investment platform Masterworks. They explore Nigel's journey to the CFO role, the importance of learning by doing, and looked at how emerging technologies, in particular AI, are reshaping the finance function.
Episode 21: Svetlana Boldina, Executive Director and CFO, Nestlé South Asia Region
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Svetlana Boldina, Executive Director and CFO for Nestlé South Asia Region. They explore Svetlana's career journey, experiences working and moving abroad, the evolving skillset needed in the CFO role, and much more.
Episode 20: Gordon Kihuguru, Vice President Finance, Habitat for Humanity
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Gordon Kihuguru, Vice President of Finance at Habitat for Humanity. They explore Gordon's unconventional path to the CFO role, his approach to handling crisis situations, how to leave a lasting impact, and much more.
Episode 19: Aidana Zhakupbekova, CFO, Rydoo
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Aidana Zhakupbekova, CFO at global expense management company Rydoo. They discuss Aidana's career journey, her move into the start-up and scale-up world, and the unique challenges of being a Chief Financial Officer in a fast-growing company.
Episode 18: Caroline Bailes, CFO, Koa Health
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Caroline Bailes, CFO at Koa Health. They reflect on Caroline's career journey, as well as discussing the importance of working in organisations that share your values and some of the unique challenges for Chief Financial Officers in the healthcare sector.
Episode 17: Han Leong, former CFO of AEM Holdings Ltd
In this episode Sophie Jackson talks to Han Leong, former CFO of AEM Holdings Ltd. Han has served as the CFO of three listed companies on the Singapore Stock Exchange and has decades of leadership experience across Fortune 200 multinationals across Singapore, Hong Kong, China and Europe. Their discussion explores Han's vast career journey, as well as the role of CFO and benefits of working ab
Episode 16: Billie O'Conner, Founder, Nova Community and CFO, Mulberry
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Billie O'Conner, Founder of Nova Community – a senior female leadership network. They explore Billie's career journey and discuss the importance of adapting plans and the power of your network. This episode was recorded towards the end of 2024, since the time of recording Billie is now CFO at Mulberry.
Episode 15: Chad Wellman, CFO Africa & Middle East, General Motors
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Chad Wellman, CFO for Africa and the Middle East at General Motors. They explore Chad's career journey through different roles within General Motors, as well as how a creative background can be a powerful asset for achieving success as a financial leader.
Episode 14: Terhi Sipilä, CFO for Nestlé Professional Zone LATAM, Nestlé
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Terhi Sipilä, CFO for Nestlé Professional Zone LATAM. They explore Terhi's unique career journey and experience gained from working across LATAM for 13 years, as well as what changes to the CFO function are front of mind in LATAM and much more.
Episode 13: Colleen Healy, Board Director, Enerpac Tool Group
In this episode, Sophie Jackson is joined by Colleen Healy, Board Director at Enerpac Tool Group. They look at Colleen's career journey, reflecting on her 19 years at Microsoft and various Chief Financial Officer roles, as well as exploring her current role as a board member.
Episode 12: EeLain Ong, CFO, Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
In this episode, Sophie Jackson is joined by EeLain Ong, CFO at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre. They explore EeLain's career journey, particularly her roots in accounting and time as Chief Financial Officer at DHL. They also discuss the importance of creative problem solving, hiring the right people and the relationship between the CFO and CEO.
Episode 11: Omar Choucair, CFO, Trintech
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Omar Choucair, Chief Financial Officer at financial software provider Trintech. They explore Omar's career journey and the payoff that can come from well-timed risks, as well as the importance of embracing new technology.
Episode 10: Honnus Cheung, Co-Founder, On-us
In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Honnus Cheung, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at On-us. They explore Honnus' career journey and progression into the role of Chief Financial Officer at Travelzoo and the skills needed to be a CFO, as well as her move into being a Co-Founder.
Episode 8: Emmalene Maxwell, CFO, The Fold (part 2)
In this episode, Sophie Jackson concludes her discussion with Emmalene Maxwell, CFO at The Fold. They talk about the responsibility of managing people and the importance of networks and community, as well as exploring the role of Chief Financial Officer itself and how it is evolving.
Episode 7: Emmalene Maxwell, CFO, The Fold (part 1)
In the first half of this two-part special, Sophie Jackson talks to Emmalene Maxwell, CFO at The Fold. They explore Emmalene's experiences at Charlotte Tilbury during a period of mass growth and how this led the way for her current role.
Episode 6: Adam Boukadida, CFO, Riyadh Air
In this episode, Sophie Jackson interviews Adam Boukadida, CFO at Riyadh Air, learning about his career move from banking into the role of Chief Financial Officer. Their conversation explores how to become a successful CFO, as well as the importance of soft skills and how to develop them.
Episode 5: Katherine Tan, CFO, Wearnes
In this episode, Sophie Jackson is joined by Katherine Tan, CFO at Wearnes Automotive. They discuss Katherine's journey to become Chief Financial Officer for the company and the challenge of learning the automotive industry, as well as sharing advice for aspiring future CFO's.
Episode 4: Rajendra Shreemal, CFO, Quest Global
In this episode, Sophie Jackson speaks with Rajendra Shreemal, CFO at engineering service provider Quest Global. They discuss Rajendra's career journey and the importance of building relationships, as well as how to be adaptable and learn to ask the right questions.
Episdeo 3: Eric Ball, Co-Founder, Impact Venture Capital (part 2)
In the second half of Sophie Jackson's conversation with Eric Ball, Co-Founder at Impact Venture Capital, they explore the skills needed to become a modern CFO and the importance of working in different functions, as well as Eric's decision to move away from the role of CFO into venture capital.
Episdeo 2: Eric Ball, Co-Founder, Impact Venture Capital (part 1)
In the first half of this two-part special, Sophie Jackson speaks to Eric Ball, Co-Founder at Impact Venture Capital, exploring the successes and challenges experienced in his previous treasury and finance roles, particularly his time as CFO.
Episode 1: Yang Xu, CFO, Straumann Group
In the first episode of our new podcast series, Sophie Jackson speaks to Yang Xu, CFO at the Straumann Group, exploring her progression from her early years in China to a career in finance and the skills needed to be a successful leader. They also discuss her recent move to Switzerland and how moving for work can excel your career.
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