Q&A With Apex's CFO, FP&A Talent, G-P CFO's Morning Routine, and Pushback on ESG Responsibility
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Q&A With Apex’s CFO Chantal Wessels
Six months into her new role after a over a decade at Nasdaq , Chantal Wessels , CFO of Apex Fintech Solutions , discusses navigating fintech regulations, adjusting to her new role, working around the world, and more.
"Nasdaq supported me so much in my career. I started with them in their Sydney office, looking after Asia-Pacific markets and other finance-related things. Then, they moved me to Sweden to do the same thing with a few more responsibilities. And then to the United States.?So working for them gave me so many opportunities over the decade I was there, and gave me a solid baseline to go out and continue my career as a CFO."
82% of CFOs Say Their Role Has Grown Significantly: Report
Globally, CFOs have seen an increase in their responsibilities. Most often, these are around ESG, M&A, and corporate strategy, according to the data from Egon Zehnder . Survey results also show CFOs of all industries are pushing back on ESG responsibility being apart of that increase.
Chocolate Coffee, a Workout, and Walking the Kids to School: Simone Nardi's Morning
In the latest edition of the 6 a.m. CFO series, Simone Nardi , CFO of G-P , shares insight into his morning routine alongside his favorite leadership lessons, the importance of taking calculated risks, and his passion for travel.
"As a leader of a global, remote-first team, I also make sure to start each workday by fostering team connection. Whether through email or Slack, I’ll send a quick message to my teams to make sure everyone knows I’m here and ready to chat if needed, with the goal of establishing an open line of communication and encouraging a collaborative work environment."
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