In Conversation With James Versace, CFO of Brisbane Racing Club

On this episode, our guest is James Versace, CFO of the Brisbane Racing Club. James was CFO of a business that was greatly impacted by Covid. The Brisbane Racing Club relies on in-person events, and James shares how he and his team have navigated the pandemic so far. We also discuss:His considerations when hiring someone. What it’s like to be around senior directors reacting calmly under pressure.His respect for technically brilliant people, but we also discuss the limitations such people can have.Examples of poor leadership he has seen throughout his career.What Accountants do to prevent growth. AndHis advice to a young Finance professionalAnd many other stories and anecdotes collected from James’ curious career.This episode was co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake and Jack FergusonThanks for tuning in to Books to the Boardroom! If you enjoyed today's episode, take your leadership journey further:🎧 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 🔔 Never miss an episode—follow us on LinkedIn and your favourite podcast platform 📱 Share your takeaways with #CFOCatalystAre you a CFO with insights to share or know someone who is? We're always looking for financial leaders to join us on the show—reach out at [email protected] to discuss featuring your expertise on a future episode.Until next week, keep reading, keep listening!