Episode 9: Billie O’Connor, CEO, Nova Community

Duration: 43 minutes

In this episode, Sophie Jackson talks to Billie O’Connor, an experienced Chief Financial Officer and Founder and CEO of NOVA Community – a senior female leadership network of over 500 leaders. They discuss Billie’s career journey, how to leverage your network and how to be strategic in your career journey.

Episode 8: Emmalene Maxwell, CFO, The Fold (part 2)

Duration: 25 minutes

In this episode, Sophie Jackson concludes her discussion with Emmalene Maxwell, CFO at The Fold. They talk about the responsibility of managing people and the importance of networks and community, as well as exploring the role of Chief Financial Officer itself and how it is evolving.

Episode 7: Emmalene Maxwell, CFO, The Fold (part 1)

Duration: 21 minutes

In the first half of this two-part special, Sophie Jackson talks to Emmalene Maxwell, CFO at The Fold. They explore Emmalene’s experiences at Charlotte Tilbury during a period of mass growth and how this led the way for her current role.

Episode 6: Adam Boukadida, CFO, Riyadh Air

Duration: 28 minutes

In this episode, Sophie Jackson interviews Adam Boukadida, CFO at Riyadh Air, learning about his career move from banking into the role of Chief Financial Officer. Their conversation explores how to become a successful CFO, as well as the importance of soft skills and how to develop them.

Episode 5: Katherine Tan, CFO, Wearnes

Duration: 14 minutes

In this episode, Sophie Jackson is joined by Katherine Tan, CFO at Wearnes Automotive. They discuss Katherine’s journey to become Chief Financial Officer for the company and the challenge of learning the automotive industry, as well as sharing advice for aspiring future CFO’s.

Episode 4: Rajendra Shreemal, CFO, Quest Global

Duration: 37 minutes

In this episode, Sophie Jackson speaks with Rajendra Shreemal, CFO at engineering service provider Quest Global. They discuss Rajendra’s career journey and the importance of building relationships, as well as how to be adaptable and learn to ask the right questions.

Episode 3: Eric Ball, Co-Founder, Impact Venture Capital (part 2)

Duration: 31 minutes

In the second half of Sophie Jackson’s conversation with Eric Ball, Co-Founder at Impact Venture Capital, they explore the skills needed to become a modern CFO and the importance of working in different functions, as well as Eric’s decision to move away from the role of CFO into venture capital.

Episode 2: Eric Ball, Co-Founder, Impact Venture Capital (part 1)

Duration: 24 minutes

In the first half of this two-part special, Sophie Jackson speaks to Eric Ball, Co-Founder at Impact Venture Capital, exploring the successes and challenges experienced in his previous treasury and finance roles, particularly his time as CFO.

Episode 1: Yang Xu, CFO, Straumann Group

Duration: 34 minutes

In the first episode of our new podcast series, Sophie Jackson speaks to Yang Xu, CFO at the Straumann Group, exploring her progression from her early years in China to a career in finance and the skills needed to be a successful leader.  They also discuss her recent move to Switzerland and how moving for work can excel your career.

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