Leadership

2024-04-23

Leadership

CFO Diaries | Accepting I’m no longer a CFO

Rita Piçarra

Former CFO @ Microsoft Portugal

Rita Piçarra decided to resign as a corporate CFO to prioritise her happiness, and while it might seem straightforward, how does one embrace this new reality? Discover Rita’s journey on starting her second life.

2024-04-23

2024-03-20

Leadership

CFO Diaries | Becoming the new CFO in a moment of change

Aidana Zhakupbekova

CFO @ Rydoo

Starting at a new company can be challenging. Doing it during budgeting planning? That’s an even bigger task to take on. But our new CFO soon discovered that team work can help conquer even the hardest of tasks. Read her full story.

2024-03-20

2024-03-14

Leadership

CFO to CEO: How 7 finance leaders became the companies' number 1

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

Finance chiefs’ strategic thinking makes them strong CEO candidates. Read the stories of some of the most famous transitions from CFO to CEO.

2024-03-14

Leadership + Strategy

7 books CFOs should add to their bookshelves in 2024

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

From tips on how to build an unstoppable team to the importance of being a shark leader, these are the books CFOs need to read this year.

2024-02-21

Leadership

7 corporate finance influencers you need to be following in 2024

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

Staying up to date on all the latest finance news and trends can be tricky, so find the right voice online that can keep you up to speed is a must. We’ve picked up the best of the best.

2024-02-05

Leadership + Strategy

Female Leadership in Finance. “Qualified women should take C-level roles”

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

Aidana Zhakupbekova, Rydoo’s CFO, discusses her journey in the corporate world and how female leadership in finance is much more achievable than it was.

2023-11-06

Leadership + Strategy

Rita Piçarra. A CFO's FIRE journey to retire at 44

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

After experiencing personal loss, Rita, who was the CFO at Microsoft Portugal for 5 years, made the decision to retire, prioritise her health and her life. Discover her journey to financial independence.

2023-10-23

Leadership

Beyond Balance Sheets: Roy Hefer's Innovative Journey as a CFO

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

Deep dive into modern finance by exploring Roy Hefer’s CFO journey at TravelPerk, from evolving roles and AI’s influence to IPO insights.

2023-09-25

Leadership + Operations

The new era of talent retention: cutting costs while putting people first

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

Redefining cost-saving with a people-centric approach, discover how the modern dynamics of talent nurture and retention take centre stage.

2023-09-19

Leadership + Strategy

Beyond the Rule of 40: go profitable or go home

Sebastien Marchon

CEO
@Rydoo

From tulip bubbles to AI: Navigating the era where ‘go profitable or go home’ defines investment beyond the Rule of 40.

2023-09-13

Leadership + Strategy

Marketing Meets Finance: connecting the CMO and CFO for success

Fernando Amaral

Chief Marketing Officer
@Rydoo

From clashing perspectives to harmonious collaboration, discover how CMOs bridge the gap with CFOs in B2B SaaS.

2023-07-13

Leadership + Strategy

How Finance teams can lead organisations through uncertain times

Ana Gordo

Editorial Writer
@Rydoo

Finance teams have become more resilient amidst uncertain times. Three experts explain how their strategic involvement helps organizations thrive.

2023-06-15