High CEO Turnover = Opportunities for CFOs
CFOs are more qualified than ever to take over as CEO, says Doreen Lilienfeld of A&O Shearman.
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CFOs are more qualified than ever to take over as CEO, says Doreen Lilienfeld of A&O Shearman.
“Long-term value is built on understanding and supporting the strategic vision, which is the only way to drive sustainable growth,” says Yuvo Health CFO Jorge Stevenson.
Even in a turbulent industry, CFO Sarah Spoja is focused on continuous growth. ‘As an executive in any leadership position in companies that are going that fast, you have to kind of reinvent yourself every six to nine months.’
Women are expected to be peacemakers—and that can be a terrific strength, notes author Amy Gallo. But to be a great leader, you also need to get comfortable with disagreement and learn to ‘facilitate difficult conversations.’
Leveraging an extended workforce can lead to ‘greater engagement, productivity and ultimately, cost savings’—if you do it right.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we asked hundreds of CHROs across the country to provide a snapshot of their workforce as it pertains to female representation. What we found are significant gaps.
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