Why CFOs of publicly listed companies need personality to succeed – IR Voice

What do CFOs at publicly listed companies tend to have in common? For most of them, it’s an ability to go past the numbers and let your personality shine through, according to the finance chiefs interviewed by IR Impact deputy editor Garnet Roach.

In this edition of the IR Voice podcast, Roach discusses what she learned from those CFOs, who addressed everything from learning from investors or analysts, the lasting impacts of the pandemic and their preferences for various meetings.

There’s also time for a quick update on IR Magazine’s change of identity: Laurie Havelock introduces IR Impact, the new identity for our publication going forward, and what you might be able to expect in the coming months.Show less

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