CFO Stay Connected Initiative Podcasts and Videos
In these unprecedented times, it is even more essential for CFOs and other finance executives to remain connected to peer CFOs and the highest caliber service providers. As an intelligence platform to assist CFOs in achieving those and other important objectives, CFO Studio has launched the CFO Stay Connected Initiative. Its three components, CFO StudioLIVE, the CFO Business Intelligence Briefing Series – Virtual Edition, and the CFO Discussion Series – Virtual Edition, deliver a convenient online means of continuous connectivity, knowledge and experience sharing, and intelligence gathering for CFOs and other finance executives. Below are podcasts of these events.
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“CHALLENGES FACING THE HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE INDUSTRIES IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES”
Interview with Sandra Clarke, CFO, Blue Shield of C.A
In a CFO StudioLIVE Interview with Sandra Clarke, CFO, Blue Shield of C.A., we discuss the incredible amount of challenges facing every facet of the healthcare and insurance industry, diving into the macro and micro hurdles that the industry faces in this unprecedented time in modern human history.
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“THE ROAD TO A RETURN TO NORMALCY FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IN NORTH AMERICA”
Interview with David Chambers, CFO, Jaguar Land Rover N.A.
In a CFO StudioLIVE Interview with David Chambers discusses the challenges of 2020 in the automotive industry and working with an international company in a time of global crisis while focusing on North American operations.
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“EXTRA EFFORTS IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES, WORKING TO FEED AMERICA IN A TIME OF CRISIS WITH PAUL HENRYS, FEEDING AMERICA’S CFO”
Interview with Paul Henrys, CFO, Feeding America
We chat with Mr. Henrys about how the pandemic has impacted the work of Feeding America and their network of food banks as well as detailing how the organization has taken extra measures to support individuals and families struggling with hunger in these unprecedented times.
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“A CANDID DISCUSSION WITH MARTYN CURRAGH, PWC’S CFO, ON BUSINESS, THE HEALTH CRISIS, AND THE FUTURE”
Interview with Martyn Curragh, CFO, PwC
Mr. Curragh shares his thoughts on business during the ongoing health crisis and how the pandemic has impacted the present and future of many in a multitude of industries, as businesses globally seek to find a “new normal” in these trying times.
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“SUPPLY CHAIN, CONTAINER SHIPPING, AND COVID-19: A DISCUSSION WITH ANDREAS BRAUCH, CFO, HAPAG-LLOYD NA”
Interview with Andreas Brauch, CFO, Hapag-Lloyd
Mr. Brauch offers an inside-look into how Hapag-Lloyd has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and how the challenges facing a company in their industry may differ from other industries as they look to move towards remote working and out-of-office productivity.
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“A FRANK DISCUSSION WITH BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CFO, TONY MELFI, ON THE BUSINESS & HEALTH CRISIS, AND THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS”
Interview with Tony Melfi, CFO, Brother International
Mr. Melfi shares his insights as to the effects of the current global business climate on Brother International’s business, industry, re-opening of offices, customers & employees, new technologies and more.
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“COMMUNICATIONS, CUSTOMERS & EMPLOYEES: VERIZON’S ENERGETIC FOCUS ON COVID AND THE FUTURE”
Interview with Matt Ellis, CFO, Verizon Communications
Mr. Ellis shares his insights as to the effects of the current global business climate on Verizon’s business, industry, re-opening of offices, customers & employees, new technologies and more.
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“ENERGY & EVOLUTION: PSEG’S FOCUS DURING THE COVID HEALTH & BUSINESS CRISIS“
Interview with Dan Cregg, CFO, PSEG
Mr. Cregg shares his insights as to the effects of the current global business climate on PSEG’s business industry, its ability to deliver products to customers, its employees, business development, and more.
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“FORWARD MOTION THROUGH THE CRISIS: A DISCUSSION WITH KEARNEY’S CFO, CHRISTINE LAURENS”
Interview with Christine Laurens, CFO, Kearney
Ms. Laurens shares her insights as to the effects of the current global business shutdown on their business, industry, employees working from home, client relationships, and more.
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“DO SOMETHING MEANINGFUL: DSM’S RESPONSE TO HEALTH AND BUSINESS CHALLENGES”
Interview with Hugh Welsh, President and General Counsel, DSM North America, and Melissa Sacchiero, Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer, DSM North America
Mr. Welsh and Ms. Sacchiero shares their insights as to effects of the current global business shutdown on their business industry, supply chain logistics, employment, global business economics, and more.
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“GLOBAL AVIATION AND BUSINESS: FUTURE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES”
Interview with Claude Draillard, Vice President of Finance at Honda Aircraft Company
Mr. Draillard shares his insights as to effects of the current global business shutdown on the business and private aviation industry, supply chain logistics, employment, global business economics, and more.
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“THE ECONOMY IN 2020: THIS TIME IT REALLY IS DIFFERENT”
Presented by Ryan Severino, Chief Economist, and Scott Lesh, Managing Director
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“CORPORATE REAL ESTATE STRATEGIES IN CHAOTIC TIMES”
Presented by Andrew Zezas, Publisher and Host, CEO at CFO Studio and Managing Director at, and Scott Lesh, Managing Director
In light of the recent health crisis and the resulting global business shutdown / slowdown, CFOs are eager to understand their companies’ real estate facilities opportunities and risks, the actions their companies may take now, and how best to prepare their companies for economic reactivation and their employees’ re-entry into the workplace. Scott Lesh, Managing Director at global real estate services company, and Andrew Zezas CEO of CFO Studio and Managing Director, will share insights and offer intelligence and experiential guidance as to how CFOs can best protect their companies, their resources, reduce cost and risk in the near-term, and position their companies to compete in the evolutionary economy that awaits.
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“REDUCING RISK AMID THE CHAOS: THE CFO’S ROLE IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS”
Presented by Robert Bernstein, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
This presentation addresses how best to navigate the unprecedented workplace challenges facing corporate America caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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“CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND FORCE MAJEURE: THE CFO & CHALLENGES OF COVID-19”
Presented by Gerard DiFiore, Partner, Reed Smith
The presentation describes the background of force majeure clauses in commercial agreements, provides examples of such clauses, goes through typical language and how courts in NY have typically interpreted such provisions, and explains the elements needing to be satisfied for a party to successfully invoke their provisions. The presentation also provides practical guidance for companies trying to determine whether and under what circumstances, companies may take advantage of such provisions in their existing agreements and provides suggestions for language change in future agreements.
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“PROTECTING YOUR COMPANY IN CHAOTIC TIMES: THE CFO OBJECTIVE AND COVID-19”
Presented by Chris Santomassimo, Partner at Santomassimo Davis LLP
This program addresses some of the most pressing legal and regulatory issues facing business as the result of COVID-19.
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