Q&A Archives - CFO

Lamborghini CFO Paolo Poma: Luxury Auto Growth, Finance, and Competency to Execute

Lamborghini CFO Paolo Poma: Luxury Auto Growth, Finance, and Competency to Execute

The luxury car manufacturer's finance chief discusses sustainability efforts, dealing with labor issues, and how to be a lifelong learner.

By Adam Zaki | March 23, 2023

Customers Need Real Returns: Cybersecurity CFO Andrew Casey

Customers Need Real Returns: Cybersecurity CFO Andrew Casey

The CFO of cloud protection company Lacework talks tech market euphoria, capital investments, and a “fair value exchange” with customers.

By Vincent Ryan | March 17, 2023

Real Estate Finance Pro: Masha Sherman

Real Estate Finance Pro: Masha Sherman

“I like that I can walk down the street and point out buildings I worked on and know how I contributed,” said the Greek Development CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | March 9, 2023

From Hedge Fund Founder to CFO: Mint House’s Samantha Greenberg

From Hedge Fund Founder to CFO: Mint House’s Samantha Greenberg

After 20 years on Wall Street, the founder of Margate Capital moves from investor to operator.

By Vincent Ryan | March 2, 2023

KPIs and the Power of Measurement: Bernie Smith

KPIs and the Power of Measurement: Bernie Smith

"I passionately believe in the power of measurement ... There is a structured, repeatable, and logical way of coming up with KPIs."

By Andy Burt | February 21, 2023

The Non-Traditional CFO: Pairwise’s Lynsey Wenger

The Non-Traditional CFO: Pairwise’s Lynsey Wenger

Wenger, who spent the majority of her career in investment banking, discusses her leadership style, 2023 priorities, and why cash is king.

By Adam Zaki | February 16, 2023

Food and Finance Focused: CFO Kevin Benmoussa

Food and Finance Focused: CFO Kevin Benmoussa

“I always make sure I hire people smarter than me who complement my skills,” said the Aleph Farms CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | February 9, 2023

Growth Through Experience: Cyndx’s Mike Ballou

Growth Through Experience: Cyndx’s Mike Ballou

Ballou discusses his leadership style, retaining employees, and growth plans for the upcoming year.

By Adam Zaki | February 2, 2023

The Continuous Improvement Mindset: RXO’s Jamie Harris

The Continuous Improvement Mindset: RXO’s Jamie Harris

The veteran CFO is driving the trucking brokerage spinoff of XPO Logistics toward process efficiency, organic growth, and market share gains.

By Vincent Ryan | January 27, 2023

A CFO’s Closing Thoughts: ArcBest’s David Cobb

A CFO’s Closing Thoughts: ArcBest’s David Cobb

"CFOs should consider how their work affects others ... investing in building relationships and not taking a leadership role for granted."

By Adam Zaki | January 20, 2023

Immersed in Banking: Hope Dmuchowski

Immersed in Banking: Hope Dmuchowski

“If you want to be a CFO, do a rotation in accounting and treasury to gain that essential core knowledge,” said the First Horizon CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | January 5, 2023

Communicate the Story Behind the Numbers: Q2’s David Mehok

Communicate the Story Behind the Numbers: Q2’s David Mehok

"I try to err on the side of over-communication for everything outside of sensitive information."

By Adam Zaki | December 16, 2022

President First: CFO Len Batcha

President First: CFO Len Batcha

“I learned by taking risks and not being afraid to assume responsibility,” said the Tech Trans president and CFO.

By Sandra Beckwith | December 8, 2022

First-Time CFO Aims to Influence Sustainable Future: Joshua Dickinson

First-Time CFO Aims to Influence Sustainable Future: Joshua Dickinson

The Schneider Electric finance chief discusses his role in contributing to the company’s aggressive sustainability efforts.

By David McCann | December 1, 2022

From Regulator to Executive: CFO Alison Staloch

From Regulator to Executive: CFO Alison Staloch

How a former chief accountant at the SEC is "doing instead of judging" as CFO of investment platform Fundrise.

By Adam Zaki | November 10, 2022