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The CFO’s New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World 

CFO Talks

The CFOs New Mandate: Scott Farrell’s take on Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, and Judgement in a Complex World The role of the CFO is evolving faster than ever, and its no longer just about numbers. Leadership from the Inside Out Scott Farrell leaves us with a powerful message: true leadership starts with self-leadership.

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5 Excel-heavy Pain Points still Dragging down finance teams in 2025

The Finance Weekly

A finance director at a large niche pharmaceutical company told us: “We have a lot of manual processes and inputting and that type of stuff which I am trying to get away from. One company we spoke to–a $110M equipment leasing firm–has been looking for a way out of this Excel mess for three years.

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1057: Building Strategic Value: Inside the Finance Engine Room | Georgy Egorov, CFO, ZeroAvia

CFO Thought Leader

Although the life sciences firms blend of knowledge-driven resources and AI placed it at the forefront of drug discovery innovation, Egorov identified a critical vulnerability: the companys model depended too heavily on a small set of major pharmaceutical customers, leaving its growth in the hands of external decision-makers.

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Member Profile: Jithan Bridgmohan

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With a strong foundation as a Chartered Accountant and an MBA in International Business, Jithan has held senior leadership roles in pharmaceuticals, FMCG, printing, engineering, and textiles, spanning five continents. Jithan’s leadership style combines strategic thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and a people-focused approach.

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World’s Best Investment Banks 2025: Equities

Global Finance

Morgans historical leadership and global positioning enabled it to lead the field, with 11% of total revenues and 9.4% In 2024, the firm raised a cumulative $385 million for three commercial banks, cementing its leadership in the sector over the past 15 years. Against this backdrop, J.P. of volumes. share, according to Dealogic.

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Transcript: Lisa Shalett, CIO Morgan Stanley

Barry Ritholtz

I like to think that, you know, in core wealth management, Morgan Stanley, and, and you know, where we’ve come, you know, first under James Gorman and now hopefully under, under Ted Pick’s leadership is really, you know, differentiating us and allowing us to pull away from the pack, at least in wealth management.

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Members Spotlight: Professor Ian Kruger

CFO Talks

I was appointed at Unisa School for Business Leadership to teach MBL Financial Management in 2008, after that I did my CFO(SA) as it was related. Share your favorite leadership lesson. Kruger has held various influential roles across South Africa and internationally, shaping the finance, academic, and investment landscapes. Enjoy life.

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