I am a founding managing director with Protiviti, a global consulting firm. Prior to that, I was a partner of long standing with Arthur Andersen. A lifelong Texan, I have an abundance of curiosity about how accomplished people lead and succeed. I enjoy sharing business insights
New Thinking For CFOs On Strategic Sourcing
As leaders clamor for more resilient supply chains, CFOs need to support efforts by procurement groups to design and execute a modern approach to strategic sourcing.
The SEC’s Cyber Disclosure Rules: Lessons Learned So Far In Year One
Partnering closely with their CISO is one of several actions CFOs should consider to strengthen their SEC-required cybersecurity disclosures, preparedness and incident evaluation process.
Leveraging AI In Finance—Move From Theory To Practice
It is time to focus on higher-impact and practical AI use cases while rethinking widely held assumptions related to governance, tools and talent.
Research Reveals Where CFOs And Boards Align—And Diverge—On Priorities And Risks
New research shows that while boards and C-suites align on governance priorities in the boardroom, a handful of “perception gaps” demand the CFO’s attention.
Says One Who Has Traversed The CFO-To-CEO Ascent: It Starts With Strategic Thinking
For CFOs interested in ascending to the CEO office, what does it take to get there? Strategic thinking is the most critical differentiator.