The C-Suite Sweet Spot: CFO and CEO as Indispensable Partners | Hunter Madeley
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The CEO-CFO partnership is arguably the cornerstone of an organization’s success, shaping not only its financial health but its strategic trajectory. This relationship is a delicate balance of mutual respect, candid dialogue, and aligned vision. A thriving CEO-CFO dynamic goes beyond simple collaboration; it involves a continuous cycle of challenging each other’s perspectives, reinforcing financial discipline, and driving innovative strategies.  Our host and CFO of Vena, Melissa Howatson, shares such a dynamic relationship with Vena CEO Hunter Madeley. Together, they explore the unique perspectives of their respective roles and how aligning them is key to ensuring that the business is healthy today and positioned for sustainable growth. Learn how the CEO and CFO partnership can be a strategic catalyst for success and discover how this strategic alliance is more than just a business necessity—it’s the key to unlocking the full potential of an organization, ensuring its resilience today and its growth well into the future. Discussed In This Episode:  What’s top of mind for today’s CEOs and how finance leaders can support them through uncertain economic timesThe evolving role of CFOs, and whether they should be perceived as order-takers or strategic sparring partners in shaping the future of the businessHow CFOs can use their unique vantage points to help other functional leaders be more future-centricThe horizons of investments, and how CFOs can help CEOs commit to short and long-term goals
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