The CFO’s role is being disrupted by digital, data risk, regulation and stakeholder scrutiny. CFOs who do not proactively define their role in response to these major forces could compromise their ability to shape strategy and drive the innovation necessary for sustainable growth. All of these shifts will have lingering effects on the role of the CFO. A role which has been steadily focusing less on financial stewardship, and more on guiding the company strategy in developing disruptive business models, and pitching investments in emerging technologies.
CFO
CFO Council
US National
The CFO Council is an executive-level private gathering that provides a platform for the nation's greatest financial leaders to collaborate on current industry challenges and trends. Join an elite group of executives to develop, implement and capitalize on innovation through keynotes, fireside chats, panels and innovation roundtable engagements. Leave equipped with the knowledge of a community as collaboration is our strongest asset.
Speakers
Christopher Kuhn
Director, FP&A , Enterprise Investments & Transformation
Conduent
Eileen Li
SVP Finance
Maria Tash
Justin Wang
Vice-President, CFO Digital Business & Technology Solutions and Global Expenses
Sun Life
About Me
Justin is the Vice-President, CFO Digital Business & Technology Solutions and
Global Expenses at Sun Life, a leading international financial services organization
with a market capitalization of $38 billion.
He provides oversight and discipline on the organization’s expenses, is accountable
for the financial management and planning of the Digital Business & Technology
solutions function, supports the organization’s digital transformation program,
and leads the procurement and strategic sourcing function.
Justin joined Sun Life in 2011 and was previously the Assistant Vice President
of Investor Relations. He held previous accounting and financial planning & analysis
roles at Accenture, Royal Bank and Ingram Micro.
Roberto Bruno
Divisional CFO
Solvay
Scott Valentino
President
Pacific Current
Leslie Shih
CFO Americas, Global Head of Real Estate
Russell Reynolds Associates
VJ Viswanathan
CEO
Torqe
About Me
VJ Viswanathan is a veteran global technology executive recognized and awarded for technology innovation, capability transformation and inclusive leadership. Most recently, VJ is the founding partner at CYFORIX, a global cybersecurity research, advisory & strategy firm delivering solutions to public and private sectors. He serves as the CEO at TORQE, a specialized due diligence, advisory and technology services firm delivering value through analytics and automation. VJ is also the co-host of ELEVATEINTEL, a podcast series at the nexus of technology, social and defense.
With over 25 years of Enterprise technology, Cyber Security, Privacy, Compliance and Risk Management experience, VJ has a detailed track record of designing, implementing and leading highly successful programs, products & services at multinational brands spanning CPG, Telecom, Media, Supply-chain & Finance segments.
As a strategic thought leader, VJ has delivered the first of its kind "Supply Chain Security" & “Omni-channel Risk management” frameworks. As a published author and featured keynote speaker at global industry events, he approaches disruptive digital paradigms with innovation, creativity and active collaboration with his key industry peers, national & international law enforcement and defense groups.
VJ is an active advisor, investor at select incubators & accelerators groups. As a strategic advisor to VC & PE firms, he specializes in developing market analysis, competitive product road map and guides in opportunity mapping. As a Board member and subject matter advisor to CEOs and Corporate directors, VJ evaluates and audits cyber security program for veracity and operational effectiveness.
VJ is passionate about animal rights and giving back to the technology & security industry. He has created a rescue & foster care group for large breed dogs. He is actively engaged with academic institutions and purpose driven professional groups like ‘Minorities in Cyber security’, where he serves as the Board member and chair of mentorship programs to develop the next generation talent through coaching and facilitating scholarships for cyber security education.
June 7, 2021
Council
Agenda
All times Central Standard Time (CST)
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Invest Heavily in Digital Transformation
Panelists
Christopher Kuhn
Director, FP&A , Enterprise Investments & Transformation
Conduent
Eileen Li
SVP Finance
Maria Tash
Justin Wang
Vice-President, CFO Digital Business & Technology Solutions and Global Expenses
Sun Life
Justin is the Vice-President, CFO Digital Business & Technology Solutions and
Global Expenses at Sun Life, a leading international financial services organization
with a market capitalization of $38 billion.
He provides oversight and discipline on the organization’s expenses, is accountable
for the financial management and planning of the Digital Business & Technology
solutions function, supports the organization’s digital transformation program,
and leads the procurement and strategic sourcing function.
Justin joined Sun Life in 2011 and was previously the Assistant Vice President
of Investor Relations. He held previous accounting and financial planning & analysis
roles at Accenture, Royal Bank and Ingram Micro.
Scott Valentino
President
Pacific Current
Leslie Shih
CFO Americas, Global Head of Real Estate
Russell Reynolds Associates
