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Chat CFO

STOIX

17 episodes

1 month ago

What happens when someone who scaled technical hiring at Google starts rethinking what good leadership looks like in private equity? In this episode of Chat CFO, Jenny Collins, Head of Talent at Faraday Partners and former Google and PE Chief Talent Officer, shares her take on what great hiring really looks like. She talks about her years in global tech and what she learned about culture from watching it either thrive or disappear depending on who was paying attention. We get into: 🧭 Why c...

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What happens when someone who scaled technical hiring at Google starts rethinking what good leadership looks like in private equity? In this episode of Chat CFO, Jenny Collins, Head of Talent at Faraday Partners and former Google and PE Chief Talent Officer, shares her take on what great hiring really looks like. She talks about her years in global tech and what she learned about culture from watching it either thrive or disappear depending on who was paying attention. We get into: 🧭 Why c...

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Episodes (17/17)

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The untold truth about hiring in the age of AI | Jenny Collins, Head of Talent at Faraday Partners

What happens when someone who scaled technical hiring at Google starts rethinking what good leadership looks like in private equity? In this episode of Chat CFO, Jenny Collins, Head of Talent at Faraday Partners and former Google and PE Chief Talent Officer, shares her take on what great hiring really looks like. She talks about her years in global tech and what she learned about culture from watching it either thrive or disappear depending on who was paying attention. We get into: 🧭 Why c...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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The secrets of surviving leadership chaos with Shonagh Primrose, COO at Wylde Market

What happens when a bold COO questions how conscious consumerism really works? In this episode, Shonagh Primrose, Chief Operating Officer at Wylde Market, rips apart the rules of growth and reveals how to build a purpose-led platform without bowing to the noisy short-term pressures of venture investors. We get into: 🌱 Why slow commerce might be the most radical growth strategy yet ⚡ The tough trade-offs every COO faces in the fight between mission and margin 🧩 How to build brand trust in a...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Redefining the Route to CFO with Katie Brewis

What does it really take to lead finance in one of the world’s most fast-paced and complex tech companies without following the traditional path? In this episode, Katie Brewis, Strategy & Commercial Finance Director at Google, shares her journey from economist to strategy consultant, and now to leading finance across Google’s EMEA marketing organisation. We get into: 🐬 The leadership mindset that helps navigate both big-picture strategy and day-to-day detail 🧠 How AI is reshaping finan...

4 months ago

49 minutes

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From Piano Lessons to CFO: Vineta's No-BS Route to the Top Job - Lessons from Vineta Bajaj

Vineta Bajaj didn’t follow a traditional path to the top – and she’s not shy about saying so. Now Group CFO at Rohlik Group, Vineta shares the unfiltered story behind her rise, from teaching piano and side-trading during uni, to leading billion-euro businesses and rewriting what it means to lead in finance. This episode is packed with bold moves, real career talk, and the kind of lessons you don’t get in textbooks. We cover: 🎹 How Vineta turned “random” side skills into career-defining mom...

6 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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Leadership, exit strategy & building high-impact teams - Lessons from Stephan Burow

What does it really take to lead a private equity-backed business through growth, exit, and transformation while staying true to your leadership style? In this episode, Stephan Burow, CFO at Lintbells, shares his journey from Unilever to high-growth scaleups like Gousto, and now to leading finance, tech, and people at a purpose-driven pet wellness company. We dive into: 🧠 The mindset shift required to thrive as a PE-backed CFO ⏱ Why pace, 80/20 thinking, and intentional time managem...

6 months ago

50 minutes

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🎙️ From Coca-Cola to AI: How Finance Leaders Can Harness Data for Growth

AI is transforming finance—but how do you cut through the noise and turn data into real impact? In this episode, Rosanne Werner, CEO of XcelerateIQ, shares her journey from Deloitte to driving data-led transformation at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. She breaks down: 📊 Why finance leaders must master data storytelling 🔄 The AI mindset shift CFOs need to stay ahead 💡 How to bridge the gap between technology and leadership Her advice? Master the art of storytelling, embrace AI, and never st...

8 months ago

46 minutes

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🎙️ If Glastonbury and Amazon had a Baby! Lessons from Dominique Highfield

How does a CFO successfully balance career and motherhood? 🤘 Dominique Highfield of Bloom & Wild shares her insights. From building strong support systems to embracing self-confidence, she demonstrates that balance is the key to long-term success. In this episode, Dominique offers an honest perspective on integrating professional and personal responsibilities. She discusses her approach to managing both roles, navigating pivotal career moments, and maintaining a fulfilling work-life bal...

9 months ago

53 minutes

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🚀 From Café to E-Commerce Powerhouse: Lessons from Grind Coffee’s Dan Sherfield 🌍

What a fantastic episode this was! Dan Sherfield, former Head of Finance for Psycle and current CFO of Grind | Certified B Corp, takes us behind the scenes of his nine-year journey transforming a local café chain into an e-commerce sensation. Through many ups and downs, including navigating the pandemic, Dan led Grind’s shift to e-commerce with agility and vision—proving that in today’s world, adaptability isn’t optional. For aspiring CFOs, he stresses the importance of knowing y...

9 months ago

52 minutes

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From Jellybean-wrapping to Corporate Finance: Mary Corrie

We had a lot of fun recording this episode with Mary C., former Managing Director and former Chief Financial Officer at JustPark! With over a decade of diverse financial experience, Mary takes us on her fascinating journey—from jellybean-wrapping to corporate finance to leading in the tech start-up space. Amid the laughs, you’ll uncover profound insights on: ⚙️ Adapting to a start-up culture with a focus on cash generation and profitability 🚀 Mastering the art of building strong relationshi...

10 months ago

57 minutes

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From Sports to C-Suite: Building Resilience and Leadership with Mark Foster

Well, this is a unique journey—swapping an outstanding sports career for chartered accountancy. 🏉 In this episode, we sit down with Mark Foster, former SVP of LIV Golf, and and CEO of WinSure Group , whose impressive background spans real estate, corporate finance, and private equity. 💼 What sets Mark apart is his remarkable journey from professional sports to corporate leadership. In this conversation, he shares how lessons from his sports career have shaped his leadership style and resili...

10 months ago

53 minutes

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Law, Finance & Sustainability: Aurore Gil's Inspiring Journey

Law, Finance & Sustainability: Aurore Gil's Inspiring Journey 📖 Studied law and finance, then earned her stripes at business school in Paris, and built a remarkable 14-year career in M&A at UBS - all while starting a family. Aurore’s story didn’t stop there. After stepping away from banking, she pursued sustainability at Cambridge University and went on to drive change as the Investment Director at Cibus Capital LLP. 🚀 In this motivating episode of the STOIX Podcast, we explore: ...

11 months ago

41 minutes

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The Journey of a Commercial CFO: Mickey Kalifa's Insights

Growing up in South East London in the 70s and experiencing overt racism and hatred having been born in Bombay and moving to the UK aged 2......... A chip on his shoulder, or a flame to get to the top of Finance? 🔥 Getting lucky. 🍀 Making sacrifices. Working all hours of the day and the weekend. 😰 The reality of being a big PLC and Private Equity CFO. 💥 Becoming 'The Saviour' and making the tabloids at M&C Saatchi Group 😇 #podcast #cfo #privateequity #finance 📺 Watch on YouTube: h...

11 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

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Taking Chances: Success, Failure, and the Art of Hiring with Alex Gersh

We’re very excited to welcome Alex Gersh, most recently, Chief Financial Officer at Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), ex-CFO PaddyPowerBetfair (now Flutter Entertainment) and before, CFO at Sportradar Group to the latest episode of The STOIX Podcast! With over 30 years of diversified international financial experience across technology, consumer, digital, and eCommerce industries, Alex is truly a heavyweight name in the finance world. In this powerful conversation, Alex shares his deep insights on leade...

1 year ago

53 minutes

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Climbing the Finance Ladder: Essential Advice for Aspiring CFOs with Carmela Borrotzu-Evans

In this episode, we sit down with Carmela Borrotzu-Evans, Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at Apexx Global, to dive into her career journey and gain invaluable advice for aspiring CFOs. Carmela shares her perspective on how to evaluate if a company or role is the right fit, the importance of having autonomy in your career, and the “green flags” to look for during an interview. Carmela also offers key advice for professionals preparing to step into their first CFO role, discussi...

1 year ago

58 minutes

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Ryan Collett: The road to becoming a VP of Finance

In this episode of the STOIX Podcast, we had an engaging conversation with Ryan Collett, VP of Finance at Causaly. Ryan talked about his unique career journey to becoming a VP of Finance, sharing insights and lessons learned along the way. We discuss the diverse aspects of individual development and performance and how personal differences impact professional growth. We also touch on the challenges of maintaining a work-life balance as a senior leader. This episode is packed with valuable a...

1 year ago

21 minutes

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Mitesh Velani: CFO to CEO in professional sports

In our second episode, STOIX Co-founders Rory McDermott and Neil French sat down with Mitesh Velani, a seasoned CFO, entrepreneur, and former CEO across FMCG, Sports & Leisure, Technology, Retail & Property sectors. This insightful conversation delves into Mitesh's journey from CFO to CEO, highlighting new perspectives and valuable experiences gained during this transition. We also discuss non-conventional career paths and the strength diversifying your professional expertise can bri...

1 year ago

52 minutes

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Talking Talent Acquisition with David Brammer

Welcome to the first episode of The STOIX Podcast! In this first episode, STOIX Co-founders Rory and Neil talked with David Brammer, a Talent Acquisition expert and LinkedIn's Top Voice for Global Talent Acquisition & Recruiting. David has an impressive career spanning 15 years in Talent Acquisition, supporting many businesses to build powerful teams across different industries. The conversation touches on common mistakes businesses make when hiring, optimising hiring strategies and ask...

1 year ago

1 hour 15 minutes