Navigating the CFO-CEO-Board Relationship

In today’s business landscape, the relationship between the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors is a pivotal axis that can either drive an organization to new heights or lead it astray. To better understand the intricacies of this relationship, Meliss...

Episode 6 of the The CFO Show podcast, hosted by Vena Solutions, titled "Navigating the CFO-CEO-Board Relationship" was published on October 24, 2023 and runs 27 minutes.

October 24, 2023 ·27m · The CFO Show

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Summary

In today’s business landscape, the relationship between the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors is a pivotal axis that can either drive an organization to new heights or lead it astray. To better understand the intricacies of this relationship, Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller enlist the help of someone with a unique point of view: Kim Eaton, Operating Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners. Kim has served as both a CEO and a board member, giving her unique insights into what causes this relationship to flourish (and what makes it fall apart).Discussed in This Episode:How CFOs can help build a shared trust with their CEO and boardTips for managing a productive board meetingHandling disagreements in a way that preserves relationshipsThe importance of pre-meeting touch points (e.g. the board dinner)Traits of the most effective CFOs from the board’s perspectiveEpisode Resources:Managing Your Relationship as the CFO With the CEO and Board of DirectorsFor CFO insights, episode show notes, and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.

Episode Description

In today’s business landscape, the relationship between the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors is a pivotal axis that can either drive an organization to new heights or lead it astray.

To better understand the intricacies of this relationship, Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller enlist the help of someone with a unique point of view: Kim Eaton, Operating Managing Director at

Vista Equity Partners. Kim has served as both a CEO and a board member, giving her unique insights into what causes this relationship to flourish (and what makes it fall apart).

Discussed in This Episode:

How CFOs can help build a shared trust with their CEO and board
Tips for managing a productive board meeting
Handling disagreements in a way that preserves relationships
The importance of pre-meeting touch points (e.g. the board dinner)
Traits of the most effective CFOs from the board’s perspective

Episode Resources:

Managing Your Relationship as the CFO With the CEO and Board of Directors

For CFO insights, episode show notes, and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.

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