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2021 MIT Sloan CFO Summit Announces Successful Conclusion to 19th Annual Conference
November 29, 2021
500+ senior financial executives attended event themed “Optimism and Excellence;” valuable leadership insights and expertise shared in formal presentations and informal networking The MIT Sloan CFO Summit, the premier conference for Chief Financial Officers, concluded its 19th anniversary with more than 500 CFOs and senior financial executives in attendance including in-venue and on-line participation….
Pivots: Big and Small
November 1, 2021
Pivots happen – they can be big or small, planned or opportunistic. Pivots can occur in product offerings, geographical reach, company composition or capital position. Sometimes businesses can plan in advance; at times an opportunity arises that requires a quick decision; and on occasion a challenge forces a change. Clearly the Covid-19 pandemic, with its…
The CFO Guide to Digital Business
October 15, 2021
New McKinsey research shows that the CFO’s role in digital has grown significantly in recent years. The percentage of finance chiefs surveyed who are responsible for their companies’ digital activities has more than tripled between 2016 and 2021, from 9% to 31%, McKinsey found. “The CFOs I work with are going through their own professional development journey in…
Integrating Data, Utilizing Automation and Measuring KPIs
October 1, 2021
Data is at the core of every business. How an enterprise uses that data can provide the power to make better decisions. The intersection of data, automation and key performance indicators (KPIs) can offer a powerful resource for understanding the opportunities and challenges of your business. The good news is that data is everywhere: in…
2021 MIT Sloan CFO Summit Presents “Optimism and Excellence” with CFOs from Bristol Myers Squib, Spotify, Stripe and ViacomCBS
September 18, 2021
Premier One-Day Conference Offers Insights and Expertise from MIT Faculty and Leading Financial Executives; In-Person and Virtual Event The MIT Sloan CFO Summit, the premier conference for CFOs, celebrates its 19th anniversary with a focus on “Optimism and Excellence” at this year’s event. The one-day conference features leadership insights and expertise on panel sessions…
Fireside Chat with Grubhub and Zoom CFOs
December 22, 2020
Adam DeWitt, Grubhub; Kelly Steckelberg, Zoom
Financial Planning in the Unknown
December 22, 2020
Ankur Agrawal, McKinsey & Company; Patrick Brickley, Everbridge; Glenn David, Zoetis; Thomas Peff, Workday; Judy Romano, InterContinental Hotels Group
Driving the Capital Raise
December 22, 2020
Tim Koller, McKinsey & Co; Beth Clymer, Jobcase; Keith Regnante, Keros Therapeutics; Sarah Spoja, Tipalti; JT Stephens, UBS
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MIT Sloan CFO Summit Presents “20 Years of CFO Impact” Celebrates 20th Anniversary with CFOs from 3M, AWS, Eli Lilly and Intel
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4 Strategies for Digital Growth from Spotify’s CFO
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Stripe CFO Suryadevara drawing from challenges as GM CFO
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2021 MIT Sloan CFO Summit Presents “Optimism and Excellence” With CFOs From Bristol Myers Squib, Spotify, Stripe and ViacomCBS
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Twitter CFO talks metrics, politics, and transparency
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Scenario planning: Green means look, not go
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For Twitter, Communication Is Key When Articulating Performance, CFO Says
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CFOs on how to master direct-to-consumer marketing
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5 tips for successful negotiations
Ideas Made to Matter - MIT Sloan School of Management, January 2020
Environmental, Social and Governance; initial and long-term steps; framework, materiality and assurance. There are a lot of considerations behind ESG Disclosures. Looking forward to our session with @KPMG @CleanHarbors, @DefinitiveHC @DraperLab and @allegromicro.
Cost-cutting doesn’t have to mean innovation-cutting. Rather, it’s time for new innovation strategies. This year’s 20th anniversary MIT Sloan CFO Summit, includes a panel session on “Innovation Strategies in Volatile Times.” Check out the full agenda here: https://mitcfo.com/agendapage/
As we gear up for “20 Years of CFO Impact,” we know that success requires a combination of hard and soft skills. “Traits that Matter in a CFO” is our afternoon panel exploring how CFOs balance data, discipline, judgment and compassion.