As the first half of 2021 comes to a close, Chief Financial Officers and their finance teams begin looking forward to the remainder of the year. Finance executives have remained resilient and withstood historical challenges, and finance teams will continue to overcome unprecedented obstacles.
The role of the CFO continues to evolve, and these executives have embraced new responsibilities to promote the continued success of organizations while protecting vital assets. New critical tasks include meeting growth and profit expectations, ensuring compliance with finance regulations, communicating value to investors, and managing a remote finance team.
In this two-day virtual summit, like-minded finance professionals will cover essential topics for CFOs and finance executives, sharing actionable insights and solutions.
Topics of discussion will include:
Brenna Albert, CPA
Kenny Cheung
Christopher Hollinger
Susan Kim
Arjun Mahalingam,CFA,CPA
Luis Briz Ordieres
Matt Poleski
Mirek Purpura
Guru Ramamurthy
Guita Sharifi
Strengthening company culture, promoting D&I initiatives, and prioritizing finance teams
Review data in real-time to strengthen the FP&A function for better planning and forecasting
Prepare for a rebound by prioritizing strategies, budgets, and investments
11 AM - 11:30 AM ET
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Bob KolodgyExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerBCBSA
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM ET
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12:10 PM - 1 PM ET
Diversity and inclusion have always played a critical role within organizations, and in the new year inclusivity is more important than ever. D&I initiatives start from the top, and finance leaders are tasked with supporting and integrating these efforts. A diverse finance team will not only boost company morale, but it will also lead to increased profits through varied ideas and collaboration.
In this interactive panel discussion, topics will include:
Panelists:
Brandon ThompsonRegional Vice President, Operations & Chief Financial OfficerHumana
Guita SharifiChief Financial Officer Lifelong Learning Administration Corporation
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM ET
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1:35 PM - 2 PM ET
2 PM - 2:30 PM ET
The year 2020 presented CFOs and finance executives with unprecedented challenges, including historic events that forever changed the world. As CFOs and their teams review the first half of 2021, there are many lessons to be learned and the role of the CFO continues to evolve and grow in importance.
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Luis Briz OrdieresVice President of FinanceNestle Health Science U.S.
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM ET
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3:10 PM - 4 PM ET
The best investment a CFO can make, is the investment in its finance team. Employees have been under extreme stress, from extra workloads to navigating the new work-from-home model, which makes focusing on company culture critical. Finance teams have worked hard throughout the global pandemic and surging chaos, so it is important to find ways to motivate and reward them.
In this session, topics will include:
Moderator:
Keith NealSenior Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerAdvocates
Panelists:
Mirek PurpuraHead of Finance - Central Europe & IsraelBaxter International Inc.
Alonso RamosChief Financial Officer, US OperationsViscofan USA Operations
Amy C. ShelleyChief Financial OfficerThe Options Clearing Corporation
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM ET
Sustainability is a major focus for organizations that continues to grow in importance, so how can CFOs and finance executives leverage this area of concern? Finance teams are able to evaluate the benefits of investing in sustainable economic activities and make appropriate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments.
This Fireside Chat will explore:
Matt PoleskiRegional Chief Financial OfficerArthur J. Gallagher
Kenny CheungChief of Procurement The World Bank Group
11 AM - 11:30 AM ET
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11:35 AM - 12:05 PM ET
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12:10 PM - 1 PM ET
The last year and a half have truly been historical, with influential women securing positions of power in government and large corporations. So, what impact does this have on women in finance? Organizations continue to encourage the promotion of strong female leaders to bridge the gender gap and strengthen diversity initiatives.
In this panel discussion, topics of discussion will include:
Moderator:
Brenna Albert, CPAExecutive Vice President & Corporate ControllerCresco Labs
Panelists:
Susan KimChief Financial OfficerPacific Biosciences
Kelly A. GarnesChief Financial OfficerGill St. Bernard's School
Kelly BakerChief Financial OfficerEVERSANA
Elena Ridloff, CFAExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc.
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM ET
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1:35 PM - 2 PM ET
2 PM - 2:30 PM ET
Before the second quarter of 2021 comes to a close, CFOs and finance executives should start planning for future budgetary pressures now. By utilizing planning and forecasting, finance teams will be able to make predictions for the second half of the year including potential costs, future investments, and justifying value spends.
This keynote will address:
Christopher HollingerChief Financial OfficerRethink Food NYC
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM ET
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3:10 PM - 4 PM ET
CFOs and finance leaders are tasked with developing a resilient finance team. So, how can leaders find, hire, and retain the best talent? Since the global pandemic forced millions of organizations to go remote, the talent pool has expanded to well beyond specific cities. There is new opportunity for organizations to acquire the greatest talent with fewer limitations.
Join this panel discussion, which will discuss:
Panelists:
Brenna Albert, CPAExecutive Vice President & Corporate ControllerCresco Labs
Arjun Mahalingam,CFA,CPAChief Accounting Officer, Executive DirectorWP Carey
Guru RamamurthyChief Financial OfficerAsklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc.
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM ET
The pandemic took a major toll on the US economy, and unfortunately many organizations did not survive the devastating global pandemic. CFOs and their teams are now tasked with rebuilding revenue streams to increase profitability and remain successful. Although the future of the economy is uncertain, CFOs and finance executives have remained resilient and will continue moving forward.
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