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CFO Talk​

Today, more than ever, a transforming economic landscape has increased uncertainty and opportunities for many businesses in Switzerland. From a CFO’s perspective, how can organisations best address the resulting strategic challenges and be prepared for the future?​ In our CFO talk CFOs from different sectors and company sizes across Switzerland provide answers to these questions.

Interviews

Mark Macus, CFO Bühler Group

"In the long term, generative AI is likely to become an indispensable tool that strengthens us as CFOs in our role as a strategic partner.."
Perspective

Yvan Cardenas, CFO Swissquote Group Holding Ltd

"CFOs are likely to see their influence expand beyond traditional financial boundaries."
Perspective

Mads Joergensen, CFO Georg Fischer Group

“AI in general is going to have a significant influence on the finance function over the next decade.”
Perspective

Timo Ihamuotila, CFO ABB Group

"With our value creation model at the core, we want to continuously improve the way we report on the progress against our ambitions and demonstrate how we create value holistically for our stakeholders in the short-, medium- and long-term. With all of this, there are indeed very exciting times ahead of us!"
Perspective

Paula Indermühle, CFO Vitra

"The position of CFO will continue to develop as a supporting and structuring role in management and will remain extremely exciting as it combines strategic orientation, an analytical mindset and influence on the company."
Perspective

Manuela Suter, CFO Bucher Industries

"We CFOs are facing significant changes to our role, presenting us with both challenges and fresh opportunities. We need to continue to ensure financial stability and also make the most of new digital technologies."
Perspective

Tania Micki, CFO Tecan Group

"I have always believed that the role of the CFO is strategic."
Perspective

Markus Gisler, President CFO Forum and Head of the Institute IFZ

"I would appeal to companies to promote continuing training and CPD for their staff. That will ensure they have more skilled staff to choose from and enhance their ability to attract talent in the jobs market."
Perspective

Isidoro Geretto, CFO Kempinski Hotels

"Wise allocation of resources remains the top priority for CFOs as well as keeping a healthy balance sheet."
Perspective

Laurence Tracol, CFO at travel site and app Skyscanner

"I see significant benefits in our hybrid working model: office time is now geared toward face-to-face meetings and building connections, fostering innovation and driving decisions."
Perspective

Nicole Leyre, CFO Skyguide

"If we are not ecologically sustainable, we will not be financially sustainable either."
Perspective

Annabella Bassler, CFO Ringier AG

"There is no successful leadership in Finance without considering self-reflection."
Perspective

Markus Blanka-Graff, CFO Kuehne+Nagel Group

"Human creativity and communication are key in a time where supply chains are under such big pressure."
Perspective

Ricarda Demarmels, CFO Emmi Group

"It is crucial to respond proactively to change, learn from it and make use of the opportunities."
Perspective

Erich Hangartner, CFO SCHURTER Holding AG

"We need ambitious, but also achievable, sustainability goals."
Perspective

Jill Lee, GROUP CFO SULZER LTD.

"The pandemic was a stress test to the CFO role."
Perspective

Jörn Harde, CFO Siemens Switzerland

“Trust is built between people, not between algorithms.” 
Perspective

Dr. Luc Schultheiss, CFO ENDRESS+HAUSER​

“It is crucial that companies remain agile and keep costs flexible.” ​
Perspective

Martin Lorenz, CFO & CEO THE COMPETEC GROUP​

“The crisis has simply accelerated an existing move to online shopping that had already been occurring over the previous few years.” ​
Perspective

Stefan Kopp, CFO LIDL SWITZERLAND​

“Building relationships with key stakeholders and ensuring good crisis communications during a pandemic is key.”​
Perspective

Ivo Wechsler, CFO HUBER+SUHNER GROUP​

“Transparent financial reporting and an effective core team are key in a time of crisis.”​
Perspective

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Alessandro Miolo

Managing Partner, Audit & Assurance
+41 58 279 7227

Michael Grampp

Research Director & Chief Economist
+41 58 279 6817

Dennis Brandes

Senior Research Manager
+41 58 279 6537


 

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