The CFO’s balancing act: Delivering more intelligent growth
The era of unchecked expansion has passed – for Søren Westh Lonning, CFO at FinTech Pleo, the challenge now is to drive balanced, disciplined growth....
Why CFOs need people to speak up: The business case for psychological safety
Psychological safety is essential for better leadership decisions. Learn how inviting challenge improves information quality and value....
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As sustainability reporting rules are diluted, the real test for CFOs begins
Even as sustainability reporting rules are diluted, investors are using AI to turn nonfinancial disclosures and data into valuation insights. Florian Hoos examines what this means for CFOs and why companies cannot...
Sustaining momentum at Coach: Three priorities for a CFO on the growth path
New York-based fashion brand Coach’s recent growth marks a turning point, but also a test. For CFO Alex Brocklehurst, sustaining momentum requires long-term discipline, judgment at the finance–marketing interface, and influence beyond...
The CFO Agenda: 5 priorities shaping finance leadership this year
As geopolitics and advanced AI reshape risk, productivity, and value creation, CFOs sit at the center of the response. IMD’s Salvatore Cantale identifies five priorities that shaping finance leadership this year....
At the centre of everything: how CFOs lead through connection, curiosity and data
Finance cannot be perceived as a back-office function, says Swissport’s Nordics & Baltics CFO Sasa Tulikoura. CFOs must strengthen three priorities: inspiring curiosity in teams, connecting across the business, and building momentum...
Inside the CEO–CFO–Board triumvirate: Why vigilant CFOs matter in high-stakes decisions
At critical moments that can shape a company’s long-term future, the balance of CEO ambition, CFO vigilance, and board oversight can determine success or failure. IMD’s Salvatore Cantale outlines how CFOs can...
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