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

CFO Priorities For 2020 And Beyond Jack McCullough, Founder & President, CFO Leadership Council is a regular contributor to Forbes.  CFOLC members weigh in on his most recent article.  An excerpt's below. Wow… it’s 2020. It’s the start of a new decade, which makes this a perfect time to discuss what is on the mind of chief financial officers.  A new decade has finance chiefs assessing their priorities.  Finance chiefs have never before had more complex challenges and responsibilities, a trend that is likely to continue. While the DNA of a CFO is in the world of finance and accounting, the modern

Jessica Holscott, EVP & CFO of Warner Media Entertainment will speak at CFOLC's 10th annual CFO Leadership Conference!  Her fireside chat will close out Day 1 and center around "mastering influence".  Audience members will hear key takeaways that will help them jump start this new decade. 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!  Best prices are available now through January 31st. “Our 10th annual conference, CFO Masterclass will be an exciting, forward look at how CFOs get ready for the next decade. Attendees will

The CFO Leadership Council is proud to announce our committed sponsors to date for our 10th annual CFO Leadership Conference.  This year's conference, CFO Masterclass is being held May 11-12, 2020 in Boston's Seaport and is once again part of CFO Week! Each year, our goal is to deliver the highest quality educational content that includes practical solutions and the opportunity to engage with peers in an open learning setting.  Our sponsors are valued experts in the finance industry and compliment CFOLC's commitment well, helping to shape discussion topics of relevance and of high interest. “We are honored to be