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...
Manuel Nesta -Transformative Leadership: From Transactional Finance to Strategic Advisory
Books To The Boardroom
29 minutes
7 months ago
Manuel Nesta -Transformative Leadership: From Transactional Finance to Strategic Advisory
Join host Sumith and guest Manuel Nesta, a senior finance professional based in Perth, Australia. Manuel shares insights from his career journey and current role as CFO at Acquire, a software company specialising in natural resources and ESG compliance. Key points: The evolution of finance from transaction processing to strategic advisoryDigital transformation and automation in finance departmentsHow AI is revolutionizing financial processes and decision-makingThe growing importance of ESG re...
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...
