Are You Ready For Generation Z?  "The first generation raised on social media is also the most racially diverse. Gen Z will soon be the largest cohort in the workforce, so companies would be wise to be ready for them." ~Jack McCullough, Founder & President, CFO Leadership Council Jack is a regular contributor to Forbes.  An excerpt below. Generation Z is Coming!   Gen Zs, who began entering the workforce in 2019, present both challenges and opportunities for chief financial officers and their teams. Organizations that recognize this generation’s unique skill sets and that are willing to invest the time and energy

CFO to General Manager in Today’s Business World Advice from Stuart Pasternak, Toronto Regional Director, CFO Leadership Council "Business today faces fierce competition on an international scale and has forced CFOs to become a “Master” in the delivery of the corporate strategy and driving successes.”    ~ Stuart Pasternak, Toronto Regional Director, CFOLC The role of the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) has become increasingly vital to a corporation, making the scope of the job broader and more complex.  How are you dealing with this dynamic change?  Are you a Tactical CFO or a Strategic CFO?  Can you think like a General

The CFO Leadership Council proudly welcomes Roxi Wen, CFO, Mozilla to our keynote panel for our 10th annual conference. This year's two-day conference, CFO Masterclass is being held May 11-12, 2020 in Boston's Seaport and is once again part of CFO Week!  Roxi Wen will take the stage for the morning keynote panel Tuesday May 12th @ 8amET.  CFO WEEK is a complimentary week of educational programming for senior financial leaders produced by The CFO Leadership Council in collaboration with MIT Sloan Executive Education. . “This year's conference is shaping up to be our very best yet!  CFO Masterclass, our

The Psychopathic CEO "Psychopathic CEOs are chameleons, able to disguise their ruthlessness and antisocial behavior under the veneer of eloquence"  Jack McCullough, Founder & President, CFO Leadership Council is a regular contributor to Forbes.  An excerpt's below. “He is a charismatic leader who inspires people to follow him. A strategic thinker who can master the details. A tireless worker with incredible focus and problem-solving skills. He is well-liked by his employees but is also able to make and execute unpopular decisions. Above all, he is an exceptional communicator who can convey a vision to any audience, from Wall Street to the most junior employee.”  The

CFOLC’s 10th Annual Conference Forms Host Committee CFO Leadership Council proudly announces the Host Committee for our 2020 conference, CFO Masterclass being held May 11-12, 2020.  This year will mark a decade of bringing a unique educational and networking experience to finance leaders.  This year’s Host Committee is comprised of thought leaders from across the US & Canada. In this key advisory role, the committee has been instrumental in shaping this year’s four key themes & will continue to develop rich content at each roundtable & session planned.  We are so honored and humbled to being working with such an impressive

How Should You Measure a CFO's Success? Insight from Stuart Pasternak, Toronto Regional Director, CFO Leadership Council To measure the success of any C-Suite executive, there must be specific and measurable goals and objectives for the positions. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position is no different. As the role and responsibilities of CFOs have continued evolving, it has become more challenging to measure a CFO’s success. Doing so involves looking at both qualitative and quantitative measurements. "Today, the role has expanded considerably, whereby the CFO is one of the top three decision-makers alongside the CEO and the COO." ~ Stuart