Author Archives: James Solomons

Image via Pexels Like many other types of cybercrime, ransomware attacks are on the rise. More business owners are reporting encounters with ransomware each year, and criminals are getting smarter in how they weave through cybersecurity systems and processes. Given the constant changes in technology, it’s not surprising that no two ransomware attacks are theContinue reading “Practical Steps to Preventing and Responding to a Ransomware Attack”

One of the good things to come out of the pandemic in 2020 was the launch of the CFO Series ‘CFO Lunchtime Live”. With the inability to run face to face events the CFO Series producers pivoted quickly to go “online” to be able to continue to deliver exceptional content for CFOs & Finance LeadersContinue reading “CFO Lunchtime Live Series”

It was great to be asked to be part of the Chargebee Champions of Change Podcast. They have had some amazing guests so it is humbling to be asked to join their impressive list ! https://www.chargebee.com/champions-of-change/podcast/ You can listen to my podcast here https://www.chargebee.com/champions-of-change/podcast/james-solomons/

It is not often that I talk about my career specifically or in any real detail, preferring to share the learnings from my professional journey. As it is my mistakes and experiences that can help others in their own journey. However when Richard Holmes from “hpr Consulting” reached out and asked me to come ontoContinue reading “The Numbers People Podcast”

Performing the role of CFO in a startup is very different to that of the CFO in large enterprise. CFO in a hyper growth startup is different again ! Alexandra Cain has written a great piece capturing the themes from my interview of Graham Burdis, CFO at v2food. This article was first published on theContinue reading “CFOs must have a vision for the future – CFO Series”

A year ago today, I was interviewed by Nina Hendy on the impact of the ‘just surging’ pandemic on a CFO’s mental health. It was an unprecedented time and it required so much time and effort to effectively navigate un-chartered waters and be prepared for a long forecasted fallout from what was effectively a globalContinue reading “Mental Health for CFOs – CFO Magazine”

Is cyber security just for the IT guys to worry about or is it just as important for CFOs and their teams. Alexandra Cain captured my views and the views of a leading CFO and leading CISO from Microsoft on this important topic. The chat uncovered a new term which I love, called “The HumanContinue reading “Becoming a Cyber-Resilient CFO – CFO Series”