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CFO Studios

Bright Obeng
Soudal
Artificial Intelligence
Corporate Carve-Outs
Adifika
Argenics
LRM (limburgse Reconversiemaatschappij)
Polestar
Growth
Digitalisering
Port Of Antwerp-Bruges
TVH
Brussels Airport
Belgium
Business Portfolio Restructuring
IO (digital Agency IO)
Care Sector Regulation
Pfizer
Vivgard
Vevcart
GIMF

CFO Studios brings together the people, ideas and insights shaping finance in Belgium. Through The CFO Podcast, CFO Playbooks and other formats, leading CFOs, executives and thought leaders share their experiences, perspectives and practical lessons. Created to inform, inspire and connect CFOs and finance professionals.

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Latest Episodes

In this CFO Playbook, Seppo Parvi, CFO of Bekaert, joins Bright Obeng to explore how CFOs can manage the deal-making cycle during a business portfolio restructuring.

Drawing on a real case from his earlier career, Seppo shares lessons on protecting ... more

In this episode, we talk with Seppo Parvi, CFO of Bekaert, about business portfolio restructuring and how CFOs balance growth ambitions with financial discipline.

We also explore acquisitions and divestments, the importance of cash flow and liquidit... more

How do you prepare a business for a carve-out as a CFO?

In this CFO Playbook, Yves Regniers, CFO of What’s Cooking, goes beyond the conversation from De CFO Podcast and explores the practical lessons behind the Savoury divestment.We discuss how CFOs... more

In this episode, we talk with Yves Regniers, CFO of What’s Cooking?, about the strategic transformation of the company, from a major divestment and delisting to becoming a smaller, more focused business.

We also explore scenario thinking, the CFOs r... more

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Recent Guests

Seppo Parvi
CFO of Bekaert with experience in finance, operations and business portfolio restructuring
Bekaert
Episode: #95 - "Cash is king. And I truly believe in that." - Seppo Parvi, CFO Bekaert
Yves Regniers
CFO of What's Cooking
What's Cooking
Episode: #2 - The CFO is an architect of strategy - Yves Regniers, CFO Whats Cooking?
Nadine Aerts
CFO of Port of Antwerp-Brugge
Port of Antwerp-Brugge
Episode: #1 - Building capital discipline - Nadine Aerts, CFO PoAB
Karel Tanghe
CFO of AG Insurance
AG Insurance
Episode: #92 - Karel Tanghe, CFO AG Insurance - De CFO Podcast
Bastiaan van der Laar
CFO of Team Visma Leasebike
Team Visma Leasebike
Episode: #91 - Bastiaan van de Laar, CFO van Team Visma | Lease a Bike - De CFO Podcast
Colin Zeiger
CFO of IO (Digital Agency IO)
IO
Episode: #90 - Collin Seyger, CFO van iO - De CFO Podcast
Bartel KBC
CFO, KBC Group
KBC Bank and Verzekering
Episode: #89 - Bartel Puelinckx, CFO van KBC Bank - De CFO Podcast
Bart Molen
CFO bij Soudal
Soudal
Episode: #88 - Bart Moonen, CFO van Soudal - De CFO Podcast
Christophe van de Kapelle
CFO of GIMF, investment firm
GIMF
Episode: #87 - De CFO Podcast goes live: de CFO als motor van groei

Hosts

Brighto Bang
Host of The CFO Podcast and live CFO debates; combines financial leadership with public-facing governance discussions.
Bright Obeng
Host of The CFO Podcast; leads interviews and multi-guest discussions on CFO strategy and growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Heerlijk en tegelijk boeiend

    Mijn gezel op de vele wandelingen in de natuur.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Zus van Mientje
    Belgiuma year ago

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Guests are practitioners who provide actionable CFO-level insights.
Clear emphasis on real-world case studies and playbooks for capital discipline.
Strong focus on governance, finance transformation, and growth strategies.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#13
Belgium/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#193
Belgium/Business
Apple Podcasts
#193
Switzerland/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#212
Spain/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts
#247
Netherlands/Business/Management

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#80 - Carine Van Landschoot, CFO van TVH - De CFO Podcast
Q: Wat zijn de strategische projecten binnen finance die uit de eerste honderd dagen zijn voortgekomen?
TVH heeft een driejarige roadmap opgesteld met een snellere financiële afsluiting, de implementatie van Oracle, volledige IFRS-rapportering via een nieuwe ledger en een overstap naar een boekjaar dat in december eindigt.
#80 - Carine Van Landschoot, CFO van TVH - De CFO Podcast
Q: Hoe waren de eerste honderd dagen als CFO?
Ze besteedde vooral tijd aan het leren kennen van de business, de logistieke processen en de mensen in de verschillende afdelingen, zodat ze de cijfers in hun operationele context kon begrijpen.
#2 - The CFO is an architect of strategy - Yves Regniers, CFO Whats Cooking?
Q: What are the most important 2 to 3 tips you have for them?
Regniers recommends preparing well in advance, knowing the strategic goals, and securing good guidance from the business bank and other advisers, with clear communication throughout.
#2 - The CFO is an architect of strategy - Yves Regniers, CFO Whats Cooking?
Q: What role does the CFO play in this story? Is the CFO actually the link and pin to facilitate all of this?
Regniers says the CFO and executive team help architect the strategy and preparation. Finance and legal teams then take leading roles in data-room readiness and vendor due diligence, ensuring the numbers remain reliable during the process.
#95 - "Cash is king. And I truly believe in that." - Seppo Parvi, CFO Bekaert
Q: What kind of advice would you give CFOs that are going to start a journey of business portfolio restructuring?
He advises CFOs to put the business in order, maintain liquidity buffers, and stay close to operations. For acquisitions, he says to assess future business fundamentals rather than relying only on current or past performance.

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What is CFO Studios about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Insightful conversations with senior finance leaders across Belgium, focusing on strategic finance, growth, and transformation. Episodes commonly explore topics like M&A, capital structure, governance, long-range planning, ERP/system implementations, and the CFO's role in driving performance during rapid change. Notable formats include live debates and in-depth interviews with executives from banks, insurances, infrastructure, tech services, manufacturing, and real estate. The show frequently surfaces practical playbooks for financing large projects, managing cross-functional buy-in, and balancing growth with discipline, making it a likely resource for listeners who want real-world CFO insight, governance frameworks, and scalable financial ... more

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1. Seppo Parvi
2. Yves Regniers
3. Nadine Aerts
4. Karel Tanghe
5. Bastiaan van der Laar
6. Colin Zeiger
7. Bartel KBC
8. Bart Molen

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