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CFO THOUGHT LEADER is a podcast featuring firsthand accounts of finance leaders who are driving change within their organizations. We share the career journey of our spotlighted CFO guest: What do they struggle with? How do they persevere? What makes them successful CFOs? CFO THOUGHT LEADER is all about inspiring finance professionals to take a leadership leap. We know that by hearing about the su... more

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Nearly 90% of Americans suffer from metabolic disease, Manu Diwakar tells us, citing a recent McKinsey & Company study. For Diwakar, CFO of Virta Health, that statistic defines both the scale of the challenge and the clarity of the mission.

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Before his first cup of coffee, Alex Melamud opens Slack—not to scan revenue charts first, but to read customer feedback. “The first one that may surprise you as a CFO that I look at is actually NPS,” he tells us. At Engine, every survey drops into a... more

On her first day as CFO at Greenphire, Sue Vestri sat in a conference room “learning all of the acronyms” of the clinical trial industry, she tells us. There were “many, many, many,” she recalls, and she listened to the sales team outside her door to... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Melamud
CFO of Enjin, previously a technology investor
Enjin
Episode: 1164: From Boardroom Lens to Operator Reality | Alex Melamud, CFO, Engine
Sue Vestri
CFO at CRIO with extensive experience in clinical trial technology and financial leadership.
CRIO
Episode: 1163: The Discipline Behind Transformational AI | Sue Vestri, CFO, CRIO
Guillermo Lopez
CFO of D-Local, overseeing finance for a global payments platform
D-Local
Episode: 1162: Scaling Growth Across the World’s Most Complex Markets | Guillermo Lopez, CFO, dLocal
Steve Shimizu
CFO of Omnissa, with extensive experience in financial leadership roles at Cisco and VMware.
Omnissa
Episode: 1161: From Carve-Out to Standalone Enterprise | Steve Shimizu, CFO, Omnissa
Burt Chao
CFO of Nintex, a global leader in process automation software.
Nintex
Episode: 1160: Disciplined Bets in an Expensive-Capital World | Burt Chao, CFO, Nintex
Dean Neese
CFO and COO of Placer.ai, with a rich background in consulting and executive leadership.
Placer.ai
Episode: 1159: Decision Velocity: The Hidden Advantage of Top-Performing Organizations | Dean Neese, CFO, Placer.ai
Toby Driver
CFO of Ideagen with a background in transaction advisory and operational leadership
Ideagen
Episode: 1157: From Deal Advisory to Operator: Learning the Hard Parts | Toby Driver, CFO, Ideagen
Bruce Schuman
CFO of Universal Technical Institute
Universal Technical Institute
Episode: 1155: Scaling Growth Without Sacrificing Outcomes | Bruce Schuman, CFO, Universal TechnicalInstitute
Cristina Kim
CFO of Octaura, transitioning from investment banking to operational decision making.
Octaura
Episode: The New FP&A Feedback Loop - A Planning Aces Episode

Host

Jack Sweeney
Host of CFO Thought Leader, known for engaging discussions with finance leaders and sharing valuable insights on the role of CFOs in driving organizational success.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 194 ratings
  • extremely insightful episode. very practical advice and interesting to learn about planet fitness. great guest!

    Audible
    5
    IreneR
    United States3 years ago
  • insightful

    extremely insightful episode. very practical advice and interesting to learn about planet fitness. great guest!

    Audible
    5
    IreneR
    United States3 years ago
  • My #1 podcast!

    I am a finance professional going through an overseas assignment, navigating through my day to day work and making career decisions so this is my go to podcast! It’s full of nuggets of wisdom from so many CFOs that I would not have a chance to meet and get his/ her insights with such a thoughtful structure! You get the experience in the beginning, book recommendations at the end, I love the question about “what is your unique feature that people know you about?”

    I am looking forward for more wom... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NagiZara
    Japan4 years ago
  • Search by a topic

    Hello Jack,

    I love your show and lot to learn from other professionals’ experiences.

    Is there a way to search by a topic? I am interested in the AEC industry episodes.

    Thank You

    Gowri

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gowri Luxmy
    Canada4 years ago
  • Good information, obnoxious host

    It’s hard to listen to the host, especially the advertisements. His tone is incredibly obnoxious that I cringe at times. Still good material to listen to if you’re in accounting or finance.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JJBird!
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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The content is noted for being informative and beneficial, particularly for those pursuing or already in finance leadership roles.
The diversity of guests has sparked interest, with some listeners seeking more representation of women leaders in finance.
Listeners appreciate the genuine insights and personal stories shared by finance leaders, which provide real-world applicability and inspiration.
Critiques have been made regarding audio quality and the delivery style of the host, indicating a need for technical improvement.

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1162: Scaling Growth Across the World’s Most Complex Markets | Guillermo Lopez, CFO, dLocal
Q: As a CFO, your role extends beyond reporting and controls. Where do you see finance making the greatest strategic contribution to the business right now?
We can add value by being involved in decisions around investments, capital allocation, and strategic initiatives.
1162: Scaling Growth Across the World’s Most Complex Markets | Guillermo Lopez, CFO, dLocal
Q: Your work in global pricing and portfolio valuation required balancing growth with margin discipline. How did those experiences shape the way you now think, call them trade-offs as a CFO?
I am very data-driven and analytical, using insights from various data sources to inform decisions rather than relying on emotional responses.
1162: Scaling Growth Across the World’s Most Complex Markets | Guillermo Lopez, CFO, dLocal
Q: Tell us about this company. What are its offerings? What sets this company apart?
D-Local helps big global companies offer their services and products in emerging markets, providing expertise in handling payments and navigating complex regulatory environments.
1164: From Boardroom Lens to Operator Reality | Alex Melamud, CFO, Engine
Q: What are your top metrics as a CFO?
NPS and volume growth are top metrics; a strong focus on customer satisfaction and growth.
1164: From Boardroom Lens to Operator Reality | Alex Melamud, CFO, Engine
Q: What prompted the shift into the CFO role?
Alex highlighted the growth potential of Enjin and the exceptional management team as driving factors.

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1. Alex Melamud
2. Sue Vestri
3. Guillermo Lopez
4. Steve Shimizu
5. Burt Chao
6. Dean Neese
7. Toby Driver
8. Bruce Schuman

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