PodChats for FutureCFO: Disrupting the disruptor – a CFO perspective

The latest projections from the Asian Development Bank are that the region is expected to grow 4.3% this year, down from 5.2% in April 2022. It has also lowered its 2023 forecast to 4.9% while inflation forecast has been raised to 4.0% attributing this to higher energy and food prices.Given the continuing uncertainties we face today and the disruptions that come with these, how should CFOs strategize and lead their organisations to become the disruptors?With us on this PodChats for FutureCFO is William Foo, Group Chief Finance Officer for LUXASIA to share with us his take of leading as disruptors.Perhaps to our audience an understanding of where we are coming from as regards this PodChat, describe for us the business of LUXASIA. 1. What do people get wrong about disruption, innovation and transformation?2. How do you become the disruptor and not the disrupted?3. For risk-averse leaders, how do you convey a message/proposal that suggests taking a chance on something untested by the company?4. Name one strategy that works to create a sustained culture of disruption?5. What is your response to a manager that says no to an idea?6. How do you overcome barriers to innovation?