137. From Numbers to Impact: The CFO's Evolution into a Chief Value Officer with Clive Webb


In this week's episode of the CFO 4.0 Podcast, Hannah Munro sits down with Clive Webb, a renowned expert in finance and sustainability, to explore the emerging role of the Chief Value Officer. Delving into the evolution of the CFO role and its connection to ESG and sustainability practices.

Also covered in this session:

  • Understanding the Chief Value Officer: Is it an extension of the CFO role or a distinct position?
  • The Challenge of Measuring Value: Navigating the complexities of ESG metrics and reporting.
  • Long-Term Thinking: Balancing short-term financial gains with sustainable, future-oriented decisions.
  •  Educating the Organisation: The need to inform stakeholders about the broader concept of value.
  • Bridging the Perception Gap: Addressing the disparity between public perception and the CFO's actual role.
  • The Future of Finance Talent: Exploring the need to cultivate the next generation of finance leaders.

  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance

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