Masterclass: Ian Halifax The role of the Chief Financial Officer in leading the organization
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Event Overview
The role of the CFO in the organization has evolved significantly. It is no longer simply about record-keeping, reporting, and compliance; it now includes operational and strategic components, and serves multiple different constituencies. The role is is critical in supporting a CEO, leadership team, and Board of Directors in pursuing an organization's objectives - strategic, operational and financial. The skills and personality required for the role have changed markedly. So what are the key elements of the role ? What skills are required ? What are the personal attributes needed to succeed ? At its core, the role is about the ability to tell a story to different audiences to shape the direction of the organization.
About the speaker
Ian Halifax
Highly-experienced, public and private technology company Chief Financial Officer, with substantial operational and mergers and acquisition experience. Extensive experience in managing Wall Street and private investor relationships, along with developing teams, processes, systems and administrative infrastructure to support rapid growth, diversification and turnaround scenarios.