Most search firms begin by identifying candidates. We begin with years of direct relationships — developed through ongoing interaction with finance leaders across the CFO Leadership Council. That difference changes everything about how we work.
Most search firms meet candidates during a process. We have worked alongside many of the leaders we recommend — through peer interaction, discussion, and ongoing engagement. That creates a different level of insight.
We are not relying solely on interviews and references.
Through the CFO Leadership Council, we have ongoing visibility into CFO transitions, leadership gaps, and companies scaling their finance functions. We are not entering the market when a search begins. We are already in it.
The CFO Leadership Council is a professional community. We do not market members. We bring perspective shaped by long-term relationships — not candidate lists.
If you’re thinking about hiring or upgrading your CFO, we’ll help you clarify the need before taking action.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.

2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.

10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.