Best Soldo Podcasts (2025)

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🗞 11th December – IT'S PANGALLO TIME, BABY!!! 23:11

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14d ago23:11

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Oprah pops up Lofty, Vincent Tarzia reveals the real reason he's leaving the Liberal leadership (just when we learnt his name), we tower over South Australia's newest big thing and Henry Davis is operating on a whole other level. Stay up-to-date with everything that's not happening in South Australia at https://adelaidemail.com and subscribe to our…

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🗞 1st December – Councillor Quits After Crazy Horse Travel Expenses Outrage 19:41

25d ago19:41

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A WA councillor accidentally wandered into the Crazy Horse, skolled a panic beer, submitted it with his travel expenses and then quit before he had to take mandatory ethical decision-making training. Meanwhile, a Dr Joanna Howe says complaints against her don’t count if you disagree with her politics, Extinction Rebellion rocked up to Henley Beach …

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How to Scale Without Slowing Down: Lessons from Motorway CFO Liz Kistruck 41:52

28d ago41:52

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How do you build a finance organization that fuels rapid scale without losing agility and clarity of purpose? In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Liz Kistruck, Chief Financial Officer at Motorway, the UK’s largest consumer to dealer used car marketplace and one of the country’s fastest-growing unicorns. Liz shares how…

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🗞 24th November – SA Liberals Caught Out Using AI AGAIN! 20:01

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It's a sign of the times, AI taking our jobs...or in this case, the SA Liberals' job of getting them involved in some stupid scandal. We also chat the Mount Gambier Blue Blob googly eyes fallout, the St Louis counterfeit money scheme and SA's very own Oscars moment. Get some South Australian kitsch on your Christmas Tree with Adelaide Mail's SA Chr…

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🗞 14th November – Real Gold for Petrol Money 25:53

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Adelaide is buzzing with scams. A bizarre fundraiser behind the state’s failed anti-abortion bill, the Romanian “real gold” petrol-money con sweeping SA, and the lengths a woman went to while disputing a $104 parking fine. We also dive into why South Australians will believe literally anything posted on Facebook and why that's very good for busines…

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From Fighter Jets to Forecasts: Planning the Future with Anaplan CFO Hemant Kapadia 48:00

2M ago48:00

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Download our checklist, The future belongs to adaptable finance leaders. How do you build a finance function that can plan and pivot at the speed of change? In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Hemant Kapadia, Chief Financial Officer at Anaplan, the connected planning platform used by enterprises across finance, sales,…

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🗞 30th October - Man Claims His Homemade Pipe Bombs Were For Kid's Party 25:50

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This week, a Port Lincoln man who planted a bunch of homemade pipe bombs around town says they were for a kid's birthday party...or tree stump removal or something. A State Liberal MP embroiled in a scandal, meeting the party's weekly minimum scandal threshold and what's scarier than an out-of-control car flipping onto its side near residential pro…

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🗞 21st October - Adelaide Man Calls Police 70 Times In 24 Hours Just To Abuse Them 21:56

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This week, a Hectorville man calls emergency assistance 70 times in 24 hours, gets arrested, released on bail and immediately calls them again. A woman is caught on CCTV stuffing erotic books down her pants and a council threatens a lawsuit just for being called 'wank stains'. Stay up-to-date with everything that's not happening in Adelaide at Adel…

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🗞 10th Oct - Business threatens us with legal action (now they're shutting down) 25:30

3M ago25:30

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We're back from Christmas break to bring you up to date with everything that's not happening in Adelaide. This week, The Adelaide Set's conversion from Glam Adelaide For Incels to Chronically-Online MAGA Cuck Account nears completion. We may have finally found an actual bizarre news story from The Advertiser. Burra op shop reveals itself as incredi…

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Skating on Thin Ice: Finance, Pharma and AI with Riccardo Calliano 41:30

3M ago41:30

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Download our checklist, The CFO’s AI checklist: six practical steps For your chance to win the ultimate CFO library, enter the competition today: www.soldo.com/competition What role should finance play when artificial intelligence is reshaping the way global businesses operate? In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Ricc…

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Full Steam Ahead: Driving Change in Finance with Funto Agbeniga 48:40

4M ago48:40

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Download our checklist, 6 practices of a fulfilling Finance career Enter the competition today: www.soldo.com/competition What does it take to keep a finance function firmly on track in one of the UK’s most asset-heavy industries? In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Funto Agbeniga, Head of Finance at GB Railfreight, t…

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From Finance to Focus: Building a Product-Led Culture at Yoto with CFO Ben Averis 49:43

5M ago49:43

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Download our checklist, The 8 CFO Stategies for Smart Scaling Enter the competition today: www.soldo.com/competition What does it mean to build a finance function that is truly aligned with product, operations and customers? In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Ben Averis, CFO of Yoto, the screen-free audio platform he…

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FinOps and Beyond: The Hybrid Role of a CFO-COO with Charlie Hunt 41:27

6M ago41:27

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What if you could transform your finance operations by integrating technology and automation into every aspect of your business strategy? In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by fractional CFO-COO Charlie Hunt to explore how FinOps are reshaping the landscape of finance by shifting from isolated departments to integrated …

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Europe's Role in the Global Tech Arena, a CFO’s View with Accel’s Ben Dooley 35:54

7M ago35:54

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In the latest episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Ben Dooley, CFO at Accel to explore nuances of the CFO role within lean, agile organisations with vast geographical footprints. Highlighting venture capital's vibrant evolution, Ben shares the ripple effect of successful startups and Accel’s strategic focus on early-stage tech…

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Adapting to Market Fluctuations: A CFO's Guide to Consumer Behaviour with Claire Caulliez 26:29

8M ago26:29

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Beyond the balance sheet, what strategies do CFOs in the fast-moving consumer goods industry deploy to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market? In this episode, Claire Caulliez, CFO at Nestle Italy & Malta, gives David McClelland a behind the scenes insight into the unique challenges finance leaders face in an industry driven by high volume and fie…

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Navigating the Spring Statement: What Next for UK Business? 52:54

9M ago52:54

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Following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, David McClelland is joined by an expert panel to explore how the Statement, alongside the wider economic landscape, will influence CFOs ability to plan, invest and drive confidence. Baroness Ayesha Hazarika MBE, Oli Lawson, CFO at Sigma Sports, and Helen Ashton, former CFO of ASOS, discuss the economic c…

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How CFOs are Leveraging AI for Enhanced Decision Making with IBM’s Monica Proothi 44:10

9M ago44:10

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Organisations are making bold bets on AI for the long-term, with 89% planning to increase or maintain their AI investments in 2025*. Moving beyond experimentation, organisations are now zeroing in on the bottom line - and it’s CFOs who are responsible for making sure these investments deliver real business impact. In this episode, Monica Proothi, I…

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Better Data, Smarter Decisions: Adapting to a New Era of Finance with Jitesh Sodha, Global CFO 100 winner 40:41

10M ago40:41

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In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Jitesh Sodha, outgoing CFO of Spire Healthcare and a winner of the HotTopics Global CFO 100. A seasoned, but initially accidental CFO with over 25 years experience including FTSE 250 NED (PZ Cussons) and PLC board experience, Jitesh candidly reflects on the influences of luck and ti…

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CFO as Co-Pilot: Leadership & Navigating Change with Thomas Schindler of AllianzGI 41:15

11M ago41:15

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In this episode, David McClelland is joined by Thomas Schindler, CFO at Allianz Global Investors to explore the evolving role of finance leaders in today's dynamic business landscape. As Thomas shares in today’s episode, Asset Managers have a unique, if under-recognised, impact on the world around us – one that touches each of our lives. A lawyer b…

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6 Essential Lessons for Modern CFOs with Sacha Herrmann from Soldo 45:00

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Strategic leader, collaborator, innovator, and communicator – the role of a modern CFO encompasses all of these and more. CFOs today are tasked with balancing financial expertise with creativity, guiding businesses through uncertainty, and building trust across their organisations. But what does all of that look like in practice? For this special e…

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🗞 Week In Review - 16th December: Who's Stealing Santa? 15:03

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Just another not bizarre week in Adel..ard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By adelaidemail

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🗞 Week In Review - 9th December: Steven Seagal wants the punani 21:28

1y ago21:28

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Nothing says a week in Adelaide news better than a reggae-inspired, crass song from the 90s by an ageing action movie star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By adelaidemail

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🗞 Week In Review - 2nd December: Who said Adelaide is full of bizarre crimes? 14:14

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This week, Dan and Trent tackle the war on Christmas Spirit(s), solve SAPOL's recruitment woes and find out exactly what distinguishes a bizarre crime from a bizarre head covering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By adelaidemail

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How Company Culture Became One of Blackstone's Growth Drivers with CFO Christopher Striano 41:39

1y ago41:39

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In this episode, Christopher Striano, Chief Operating Officer of Global Finance at Blackstone, joins David McClelland to discuss the impact of corporate culture on business success, from the perspective of the world’s largest alternative asset manager. With over $1 trillion in assets under management, Blackstone invests in businesses across industr…

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🗞️ Week In Review - 25th November: My Dead Grandpa, Secret GoPro Recordings and We Celebrate 100 Years Of Radio 10:39

1y ago10:39

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It's time for you to listen to the only news source you need if you want to be up-to-date on all the things that matter in Adelaide...like, naming a new vintage market after your dead grandpa or spending $184,000 on the best damn pontoon in town! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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🗞️ Week In Review - 17th November: Burma Fever, Panda Leaves Us and Libs Face Their Grievance 10:39

1y ago10:39

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It's the point in the year that can only mean one thing...time for your weekly Adelaide Mail Tonight episode. This week, Dan and Trent plan the new AsiaOz Festival, wonder about what we should ban next after social media and think about what kinds of kinky panda sex Wang Wang and Fu Ni are up to right now. Get ready for FUN FUN FUN! (Providing your…

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Financial Turbulence: How Global “Polycrisis” is Transforming the CFO with Myles Corson from EY 43:53

1y ago43:53

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In this episode, David McClelland is joined by Myles Corson, EY Global and Americas Strategy and Markets Leader, Financial Accounting Advisory Services and host of the Better Finance Podcast, to discuss the evolving landscape for finance leaders amidst uncertainty and instability, termed the 'polycrisis'. As we navigate a complex global landscape, …

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Financing Sustainable Infrastructure: How Private Investment is Powering Wind, Solar, and Energy Storage with Marie Joyce 38:36

1+ y ago38:36

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In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Marie Joyce, CFO and COO of NTR, the trailblazing renewable energy specialist to discuss their mission to advance sustainable infrastructure by investing in wind, solar, and energy storage assets across Europe. What exactly does it take to transform from toll roads to renewable ener…

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From Scorekeeper to Strategic Decision-Maker: The Changing Role of a CFO with Mark Freedman 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

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In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Mark Freedman to explore the changing landscape of finance leadership, from crash to AI and beyond. Mark started his career at Deutsche Bank before moving onto London Stock Exchange Group. Over three decades in the finance sector, he’s proved himself to be a transformational force r…

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Connecting the World: Building Global Finance Teams with Huiming Chen 45:30

1+ y ago45:30

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In this episode we look beyond the UK with guest Huiming Chen discussing the challenges and opportunities of leading finance teams across diverse geographies and cultures with host David McClelland. In her current role as Europe Commercial CFO at Illumina, Huiming shares her expertise on acknowledging and bridging cultural differences, fostering op…

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A Masterclass in Cross-Sector Success & Financial Innovation with Helen Ashton 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

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What do a retail powerhouse, a manufacturing giant, and a financial services titan have in common? According to our guest Helen Ashton, it’s the universal value of cross-sector experience. In conversation with David McClelland, Helen shares her fascinating journey through multiple industries, emphasising how diverse roles have armed her with unique…

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Financial Strategies to Empower Creative Minds with Mehjabeen Patrick 37:15

1+ y ago37:15

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In May’s episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland talks to Mehjabeen Patrick, Director of Finance at Arts University Bournemouth, about the challenges and opportunities of finance leadership in the creative sector. As former Chief Finance and Investment Officer at Creative UK, Mehjabeen is all too aware of the financial challenges faced by cre…

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Shaping Ethical Finance in the Age of AI with Giles Andrews OBE 43:14

1+ y ago43:14

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In the latest episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland is joined by Giles Andrews OBE, co-founder of Zopa, the world’s first P2P lending business launched in 2004, to discuss two decades working in FinTech and the role of artificial intelligence in shaping the financial services of the future. Finding himself as an accidental CFO in the early …

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Navigating Financial Innovation in Economic Downturn with Richard Dana   45:10

2y ago45:10

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In this episode of The CFO Playbook, David McClelland explores how financial management should be embedded into company culture with Richard Dana, co-founder and CEO at Tembo Money. With a background in corporate finance, Richard shares how he leveraged his interest in travel to co-found the budget-boutique hotel booking platform Doris and Dickie, …

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Spring Budget Debrief - live panel discussion 55:13

2y ago55:13

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With growth at the heart of the recent Spring Budget, how can companies fuel productivity and accomplish more? On March 13th, 2024, business and economics experts met at the London Stock Exchange to decode the Chancellor’s Spring Budget at an event hosted by Soldo. This live episode of The CFO Playbook is hosted by David McClelland and features an …

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Creating a Legacy of Impactful Finance Leadership with Baron Anyangwe 40:35

2y ago40:35

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Welcome to a new series of The CFO Playbook, brought to you by Soldo. In this episode, our new host, technology reporter, presenter and consumer champion, David McClelland talks to Baron Anyangwe, a finance leader, about his journey and insights into leadership. They discuss the importance of flexibility and passion in career choices, the impact of…

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🗞️ Week In Review - 3rd November: The Chandler Bing Cocktail, World’s Best Skinny Dipping Spots & A Christmas Pageant 14:44

2y ago14:44

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Well stuff my mouth with that awful shelf-stable cream from a frog cake, we're back with a brand new podcast ep. Now in far lower quality than ever!This week Dan & Trent take a look back at why Adelaide is so damn cool in the eyes of Wall Street, how South Aussies honoured Matthew Perry's death and which spot is the world's 3rd best for skinny dipp…

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The Expansive Financial Growth of the Gaming Sector with Ed Lu, CFO at Fandom 57:52

2+ y ago57:52

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Ed Lu, Chief Financial Officer at Fandom, a San Francisco-based gaming and entertainment community platform. Ed is a gaming and media tech executive with deep finance, strategy and operational experiences focused on VC and PE-backed Gaming and B2C companies. He holds a Master’s in Manageme…

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How a Remote-first Culture Has Affected Finance with Bill Fahrbach, CFO at Facet 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Bill Fahrbach, Chief Financial Officer at Facet, offering impartial and invaluable financial advice and services at an affordable membership fee. Bill is a strategic Financial Executive and Entrepreneurial CFO/COO with an extensive investment banking background and rounded technology opera…

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The Financial Resiliency of UK’s Social Care with Andy Dean, Chief Financial Officer at Eden Futures 31:41

2+ y ago31:41

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Andy Dean, Chief Financial Officer at Eden Futures, providing high quality, person-centered care, supported living and enablement for people with disabilities and support needs. At Eden Futures, Andy leads the Finance, Service Development and IT teams. Prior, he started his career training…

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Employing Tactical Empathy in the Workplace with Chris Voss, Former FBI Hostage Negotiator 33:18

2+ y ago33:18

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Chris Voss, Founder and CEO of The Black Swan Group. Previously, Chris was the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the FBI’s hostage negotiation representative for the National Security Council’s Hostage Working Group. Chris used his many ye…

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How Social Evolution Affects the Dynamic of Organizations with Robin Dunbar, Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at University of Oxford 45:22

2+ y ago45:22

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Robin Dunbar, Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at University of Oxford and Co-author of The Social Brain: The Psychology of Successful Groups. Professor Dunbar is British anthropologist and evolutionary psychologist and a specialist in primate behavior. He is best known for formulating…

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Challenging Accountancy Stereotypes with Tom Herbert, Tech Editor at AccountingWEB 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Tom Herbert, Tech Editor at AccountingWEB, the largest independent online community for accounting and finance professionals in the UK. Tom is a journalist, editor and broadcaster with experience across digital and print publications. For the past seven years, he’s specialized in business,…

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Cultivating Career Relationships in Finance with Peter de Silva, Author, Director, and Trustee 37:59

2+ y ago37:59

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Peter de Silva, Author, Director, and Trustee. Peter is an experienced chairman, CEO, president, executive committee member, public and private company director and trustee for national not-for-profit organizations and national charitable foundations. He’s a Former Harvard University Senio…

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How Premier Businesses Fill the Finance Role with Chris Gaunt, CFO Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart 36:29

2+ y ago36:29

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Chris Gaunt. He is the CFO Practice Leader for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Spencer Stuart, an executive search, board, and leadership advisory service. In his role, Chris works on a variety of Group CFO appointments for many of the world’s largest publicly traded companies, as well a…

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Finding a Balance Between Efficient and Effective with Justin Lackey, CFO at Asset Panda 42:21

3y ago42:21

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Justin Lackey, CFO at Asset Panda, a powerful, highly configurable asset tracking and management SaaS platform on a mission to help the world work smarter. In his current role as the Chief Financial Officer, Justin oversees revenue operations, pricing, and data analysis, which are all tran…

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Building Financial Runway in a Down Market with Rebecca Kacaba, CEO & Co-Founder of Dealmaker 32:24

3y ago32:24

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Rebecca Kacaba, CEO & Co-Founder of Dealmaker, the leading platform turning all capital raise types into simple ecommerce. Rebecca practiced law on Bay Street for over 10 years, founded the startup practice group at one law firm, and was co-chair of the Toronto Venture Technology and Emerg…

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CFO Playbook Launches Season 2 2:08

3y ago2:08

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Being a good CFO isn’t just about managing money anymore. The modern CFO is being asked to implement new technology, guide product and business decisions, and look ahead to the future. On the CFO Playbook we look at how the finance functions at companies stay ahead of the curve. In season 2 we bring you new host, Fran Badenhorst, a career journalis…

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Be a Nimble CFO with Paul Cunningham, Partner and CFO at Helios Investment Partners 36:31

3y ago36:31

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Paul Cunningham, Partner and CFO at Helios Investment Partners, an Africa-focused private firm managing funds totalling $3.6 billion. With 34 years in the industry, Paul has an overall responsibility for all matters relating to accounting, financial control, taxation, fund administration a…

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Start With a Commercial Story, Then Solve for Accounting with Chris Stefani, CFO at DWF 41:10

3y ago41:10

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This episode of the CFO Playbook features an interview with Chris Stefani, CFO at DWF, a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Chris is a specialist in performance improvement in professional services, finance transformation and profit improvement. He oversees all of DWF's financial operations in the UK and internationa…