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AI Talk: Finance of 2030 – The impact of AI on the CFO’s function

Season 2, Ep. 15

This is the audio-only version of our weekly AI talk show. Join us weekly for free by visiting www.business-reporter.co.uk/ai-talk


The panel discussion is titled:

Finance of 2030 – The impact of AI on the CFO’s function

  • What a mature AI-augmented Finance operating model will look like
  • What to consider today to set the groundwork for sustainable AI adoption
  • How AI will change the make-up of the Finance team


This episode is hosted by Kevin Craine

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevincraine/

Colin Parselle, Chief Financial Officer, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

Peter Harrison, Chief Financial Officer, Lights4fun

Matthew Cartwright, Director | Finance Transformation, The Hackett Group

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