James Solomons

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Ten Minutes Talking Tech

Welcome to the Ten Minutes Talking Tech article series, a series being crafted to update our finance community on the latest tech trends within the finance sector. In our community, many colleagues find themselves grappling with the complexities of automating processes and harnessing data effectively, often hindered by limited time, resources, or budget constraints.

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CFO Lunchtime Live Series

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 Leaders in Asia Pacific.

Having played the role of MC at the hugely popular CFO Series Breakfast events in 2018 and 2019 I was asked if I wanted to be the “host” of some of the “Lunchtime Live” webcasts. I jumped at the opportunity to be able to interview some exceptional CFOs, Finance Leaders and Business Leaders across Australia & NewZealand !

The latest will always be at the top and for some a link to the webcast is also provided ! Click ‘Continue Reading’ to go to the articles !

Ten Minutes Talking Tech with Chris Chan, CFO at Mapien

First Published 16 September, 2024 via CFO Magazine https://cfomagazine.com.au/ten-minutes-talking-tech-with-a-cfo-4/

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As finance leaders navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape, understanding how to leverage new tools effectively is crucial. I recently spoke with Chris Chan, CFO at Mapien, a human resources consultancy firm, to gain insights into their approach to adopting AI and other emerging technologies in finance operations.

Ten Minutes Talking Tech with Karina Kouroutzoglou, Award Winning CFO

First Published August 6, 2024 via CFO Magazine https://cfomagazine.com.au/ten-minutes-talking-tech-with-a-cfo-3/

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In today’s rapidly evolving finance landscape, technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in driving efficiency, streamlining operations, and unlocking new opportunities. To gain insights into the latest trends and their impact, we sat down with Karina Kouroutzoglou, a seasoned finance leader and award winning CFO, with a keen eye for leveraging technology to drive strategic growth!

Ten Minutes Talking Tech with Kim Jeanneret, CFO at BioPak

First Published June 24, 2024 via CFO Magazine https://cfomagazine.com.au/ten-minutes-talking-tech-with-a-cfo-2/

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For this week’s edition of ‘Ten Minutes Talking Tech with a CFO‘, I had the pleasure of connecting with Kim Jeanneret, the CFO of BioPak Pty Ltd, a pioneering, market leading Australian business, in the compostable food packaging industry. Kim shared her insights on capitalising on the latest finance innovations and the role of technology in driving strategic growth.

Ten Minutes Talking Tech with Andrew Yee, Group CFO at Walkinshaw Group

First Published June 18, 2024 via CFO Magazine https://cfomagazine.com.au/10-minutes-talking-tech-with-a-cfo/

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As finance leaders look to accelerate their digital transformation, overhauling the technology ecosystem is often a critical first step. I recently spoke with Andrew Yee, Group CFO at Walkinshaw Group, to gain valuable insights into the company’s journey revamping its finance tech stack and the strategic approach they’ve taken to capitalise on the latest innovations transforming the finance function.

Ten Minutes Talking Tech with Darshan Parikh, CFO/CTO at Club Assist

First Published May 28, 2024 via CFO Magazine https://cfomagazine.com.au/ten-minutes-talking-tech-with-a-cfo/

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For this edition of ‘Ten Minutes Talking Tech’, I connected with Darshan Parikh, CFO/CTO at Club Assist, to discuss how his organisation is leveraging the latest technology trends, reflections and advice for fellow CFOs, plus his insights on the broader economy and future of finance in an age of AI, Blockchain and RPA.

Ten Minutes Talking Tech with Phil McKay, CFO at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions – Pacific & Northeast Asia

First Published April 10, 2024 via CFO Magazine https://cfomagazine.com.au/10-minutes-talking-tech/

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Having had the privilege to speak with literally hundreds of CFOs over the past five years, I have realised that CFOs love to learn from one another when it comes to technology – The selections and options are vast and time poor CFOs want to avoid costly mistakes or steep learning curves.