FInEx AmeriEuro Summit 2025 Summary
Exciting insights from the FinEx AmeriEuro Summit! The event was hosted by AARO Middle East and CFO.University. An All-Star cast of speakers explored the dynamic world of finance with these themes; Talent, Agile Finance, AI, Data & Analytics, Risk Management, and the Evolving Role of the CFO.
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In the video below Jess Dewell and I recap each of the following panel sessions – (use the chapter feature in the video to easily navigate to your top priority topic)
Here is a quick run down of each panel:
1. AI’s Role in Finance: Embrace or Evade?
Speakers: Anna Tiomina, John Down, Nathan Bell and Glenn Hopper
Summary: Panelists discussed the essential need for embracing AI in finance, despite its misunderstood nature. They highlighted AI’s potential to enhance decision-making, requiring a
robust plan and education for effective integration.
2. Guardians of the Bottom Line: Risk Strategies for CFOs
Speakers: Jurgen Feist, Aliyah Abdullah, Tiffany Couch, David Safeer
Summary: With an Indiana Jones flair, the panel emphasized proactive risk management. They explored improving visualization and cash flow understanding to navigate financial challenges, underscoring the human aspect in handling fraud.
3. Data Innovation: Transforming Finance Roles
Speakers: Gary Cokins, Gianluca Bisceglie, Prashanth Southekal, Tobias Zwingmann
Summary: Delving into data literacy and management, this panel cautioned against “data obesity” and stressed the need to convert data liabilities into valuable assets for
improved decision-making.
4. Empowering Talent: The Future of Workforce Strategies
Speakers: Dave Bookbinder, Julie Winkle Giulioni, Solange Charas, Stacy Colbert
Summary: Breaking the stereotype of number-driven finance, discussions centered on developing talent,
fostering growth, and leveraging human capital as a strategic asset.
5. Finance on the Fly: Agility as a Competitive Advantage
Speakers: Andrew Lee, Paul Barnhurst, Dan Crumb, Jesper Hybholt Sorensen
Summary: Panelists shared real-world examples of agile practices enhancing operational efficiency and creating innovative solutions, emphasizing the importance of focused and
measurable projects.
6. Vision for Tomorrow: Shaping the Future of CFO Roles
Speakers: Andy Burrows, Michelle Kvello, Sue Rosen, Steve Rosvold
Summary: This forward-thinking panel highlighted the importance of developing business acumen, strategic pauses, and leveraging digital transformation to redefine the CFO role for the future.
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