The Inspiring Leaders Podcast: The CFO’s role in managing risk and sustainability (ft. Priya Chowdhary, Former CFO Europe, Encyclis and Ed Jones, Non-executive Director, NOW: Pensions)

Episode 2 of our Inspiring Leaders Podcast Series

Exploring what it means to be a high performing executive in today's challenging environment, this episode is part of Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast. Featuring Criticaleye Host and Director of Content Marc Barber and special guests Priya Chowdhary, Former CFO Europe, Encyclis and Ed Jones, Non-executive Director, NOW: Pensions.

Discussion points include: 

• Outtakes from Criticaleye's CFO Retreat, where this episode took place. Interest rates are high and that creates unpredictability for CFOs.
• CFO's and the finance function needs to be agile in today’s current environment.
• Sustainability comes with a cost, and leadership teams need to recognise risk and make it a frequent discussion point in the boardroom. 
• Businesses can proactively implement sustainability in their business model if it is baked into the strategy.
• How can CFOs help mitigate risk? What role should they play in the Boardroom when navigating the risks an organisation is facing?
• Guidance for newly appointed CFO, and that all-important relationship with the CEO.