Most CFOs don't start their careers directing Shakespeare. Scott Drummond did. Now CFO at REIQ, Scott sits down with Sumith to unpack his unusual journey from theatre to finance. He reckons the skills that made him a good director – proper listening, bringing out the best in teams, seeing the big picture – are exactly what CFOs need today. They also dig into what finance transformation actually looks like in a membership organisation, how to manage AI without the panic, and why Scott se...
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Most CFOs don't start their careers directing Shakespeare. Scott Drummond did. Now CFO at REIQ, Scott sits down with Sumith to unpack his unusual journey from theatre to finance. He reckons the skills that made him a good director – proper listening, bringing out the best in teams, seeing the big picture – are exactly what CFOs need today. They also dig into what finance transformation actually looks like in a membership organisation, how to manage AI without the panic, and why Scott se...
In Conversation with Patrick Kerlin, CFO of One Door Mental Health
Books To The Boardroom
30 minutes
1 year ago
In Conversation with Patrick Kerlin, CFO of One Door Mental Health
Patrick Kerlin, CFO of One Door Mental Health, discusses the organisation's work and his journey to joining them, highlighting the importance of a purpose-driven approach and empowering teams to make decisions. He emphasises that finance should serve as a support function and underscores the value of listening to the team. Reflecting on his early career, Patrick shares his experience of standing up for honesty and integrity, a principle he deems crucial in the finance profession. We explore t...
Books To The Boardroom
Most CFOs don't start their careers directing Shakespeare. Scott Drummond did. Now CFO at REIQ, Scott sits down with Sumith to unpack his unusual journey from theatre to finance. He reckons the skills that made him a good director – proper listening, bringing out the best in teams, seeing the big picture – are exactly what CFOs need today. They also dig into what finance transformation actually looks like in a membership organisation, how to manage AI without the panic, and why Scott se...
