Agenda

Culture matters. CFOs know a well-aligned corporate culture has a positive impact on every aspect of corporate health – from employee relations to customer success, financial metrics to market value. But how do you measure culture?  Employee surveys were a great first step, offering ranked analyses and word cloud visualization. Today, however, AI has revolutionized our ability to analyze unstructured text and develop ‘fit-for-purpose’ elements of culture.

Learn how today’s financial executives can measure the extent to which an organization lives its core values and identify what drives mission critical outcomes.

Kenvue, formerly the consumer healthcare division of Johnson & Johnson, was spun out as an independent company in 2023 and today is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Kenvue’s brands include Aveeno, BAND-AID, Listerine, Tylenol and more.

Learn how Kenvue CFO Paul Ruh leads this consumer health business with a north star of “everyday care meets scientific precision” and a 30-year career that incorporates analytics and experience to make product, operational, and financial decisions.

He’ll be led in conversation by Donald Sull, Professor of Practice, MIT Sloan School of Management.

Financial planning and analysis is the foundation upon which every company’s modeling, forecasting and budgeting are determined.

Learn the latest strategies and tactics for utilizing internal data, competitive intelligence and real-world experience to develop optimal capital allocation, near-in projects, upcoming goals and long-term strategy.

Mergers and acquisitions are an integral aspect of the business landscape. Whether your company is positioning to be an acquiror or acquiree, or maybe evaluating the impact as those in your sector engage in M&A, it’s important to understand the full suite of available opportunities.

CFOs provide valuable context for evaluating innovations and balancing practical considerations. Join our luncheon keynote for a conversation on embracing new technology, influencing employee success, managing financial health and planning for the future.

What’s the best way to organize your time, communicate with employees? Evaluate technology, drive revenue, manage your career? In this session we’ll cover CFO best practices from A to Z including assets and balance sheet management to zero balance emails.

CFOs are on the technology front-line, alongside their Chief Technology Officers, including decisions on resource allocation, how best to fund and manage data security, analytics, cloud-based applications, technology debt and more.

Learn how to partner with your company’s CTO for optimal technology outcomes.

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Whether it’s helping approve expense reports or providing first-draft management reports, AI has entered the chat and is here to stay. Come learn from those at the forefront of this technological powerhouse.

Capital is the lifeblood of business growth, essential for companies of all sizes and stages, whether private, VC-backed, or public. As a CFO, navigating capital management is crucial.

Join us for a dive into the strategic decisions CFOs face regarding debt vs. equity, managing banking relationships, optimizing balance sheet ratios, and more, all in the most volatile business climate of our lifetimes. Learn from industry leaders and peers about innovative approaches to capital management that can fuel your company’s success.

The conversation will be led by Francis (Frank) O’Sullivan, Managing Director at S2G Ventures where he oversees the firm’s energy investing activities. Frank is also an adjunct faculty member at the MIT Sloan School and has previously served as the Director of Research for MIT’s Energy Initiative and as Co-Director of the MIT Electric Power System Center.