The CFO as a Value Creator
When
24 Apr 2026
Time
7:45AM-10:00AM
Arrival
7:45 AM
Where
JW Marriott, SB Road, Pune
For whom
CFO Forum
Departure
10:00 AM
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Across global markets, the CFO role has undergone a profound shift – from financial custodian to enterprise strategist. Research indicates that nearly 30% of CEO roles in the West are backfilled by CFOs, reflecting the growing expectation that finance leaders shape growth, strategy and long-term value. In India, however, this figure stands at just 17%, signalling both a gap and a significant opportunity.
In this session, Dr Parthasarathy VS will explore how Indian CFOs can step decisively into higher-aspiring leadership roles by redefining how they create value for the enterprise. Moving beyond control, compliance and reporting, the discussion will unpack the five critical ways CFOs can evolve into true value creators - influencing strategy, capital allocation, organisational performance and the CEO agenda itself.
Key Takeaways
Why the next generation of CFOs will be judged on value creation, not cost control
The five concrete ways CFOs can expand their impact across strategy, capital and performance
How CFOs can reposition themselves as enterprise leaders, not functional specialists
Practical insights on closing the CFO-to-CEO gap in the Indian context
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