Individuals - GrowCFO (2024)

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I was so excited when I first joined GrowCFO and I instantly felt part of a strong community. The development programmes challenge you in the right ways and I really enjoy the peer group collaboration sessions. The mentors are very inspiring and the knowledge-sharing videos help you to learn in a time-efficient manner. I would recommend GrowCFO to any ambitious finance leader.

Urszula LupienskaHead of Finance, Peach

The GrowCFO community was very informative and helpful when I first stepped up to the CFO role. The development programmes highlighted the skills required during this transition and the online training lessons provide helpful insights from the community. The competency webinars are very relevant and I find the ability to network with other experienced finance leaders, both CFOs and non-CFOs, to be invaluable.

Neil Tween CFO, Owlstone Medical

The Virtual Boardroom was an invaluable experience and an excellent opportunity to meet fellow members and exchange experiences and ideas. The constructive criticism offered by the mentors also enabled me to learn the types of skills required for effective communication within the board room. The blend between the case studies, group discussions and interaction was very rich in learning, which I found practical and effective.

Folake TogunlojuFinance Director, The Light Salon

I came across GrowCFO in early 2021 and was very impressed by the passion that the team put behind developing people into finance leaders. GrowCFO provides the career support that most finance professionals desperately need but are too afraid to ask.

Gary BaileyExperienced Portfolio CFO, Multiple Companies

I will always be grateful to the GrowCFO management team for the support and confidence that they gave me when I was being headhunted for my first CFO role. Being able to tell my potential employer that I was benefiting from the GrowCFO programmes, workshops, lessons and peer group community carried significant weight during the recruitment process.

Georgia WilsonGroup CFO, Together Group

As a finance leader still on a journey to becoming a fully well-rounded CFO, I was very pleased to find in GrowCFO a community of role models and peers I could learn from and bounce ideas around. I was one of the first cohorts to be recruited and I particularly love the diversity of speakers and topics that they cover. It has really helped me plug some gaps and I see the company as a long-term partner in my career growth.

Nicolas MendozaGroup CFO, Candyspace

GrowCFO is like a therapy group where you can talk openly and share your biggest challenges with other people.

Sarb NijjerFinance Director, BBC

The workshops are really insightful and it is great to connect with people who are in similar roles and are facing the same issues. Everybody speaks so openly about their personal challenges and the Chatham House approach works really well.

Jon BolonHead of Finance, East End Wholesale Stores

I found today's workshop incredibly helpful. It really helped me to properly understand the root causes behind the biggest personal challenges that people face when stepping up into the finance leader role for the first time.

Corinne BridgemanCFO, WhoCanFixMyCar.com

GrowCFO is the perfect platform to acquire, develop and discuss the skills, techniques and approach needed to become a successful CFO. I have hugely benefited from the sessions, which have helped me to fully realise the requirements of a modern-day CFO.

Jasmin NormanFinance Director, Summit Therapeutics

The CFO Programme has been a wonderful learning journey with a group of my peers. I enjoyed learning from the program lead as well as with my peers and gained many valuable insights into my own learning journey as a CFO.

Kumar GovindsamyCFO for the MTC

The CFO Programme is amazing and I have hugely benefited from the quality discussions with the experienced finance leaders in my CFO Programme cohort group. The mentoring, coaching and teaching from the immensely experienced and knowledgeable professional mentor has made me much better-placed to succeed in my role. The ongoing access to excellent resources and exceptional peers also really helps. Thank you GrowCFO for making that difference!

Georgia WilsonCFO, Together Group

GrowCFO offers fantastic insight through podcasts, articles, weekly webinars and learning programmes. This is combined with an interactive network of finance professionals who are generously willing to offer time and expertise to other members. This combination has been a valuable mix to aid future development.

Charles ResnickHead of Financial Control, ClearBank

I'm a member of the Future CFO programme and have already learnt a lot and met some great people in the workshops. I've no doubt this programme will equip me for any type of CFO role that's out there. The content on the site is incredible and I am really excited about working through the remaining modules. I'm quite sure this will be the best investment I've made in a long time!

Ingrid CawoodFinance Director, Miki Travel

The Future CFO Programme was really useful for preparing to step up into a CFO role, in particular the 100-day training course and competency workshops.

Jon BurstinCFO, Envelop Risk

The CFO Programme's combination of the group workshops and the one-to-one professional mentoring complement one another really well and it is great to share perspectives with people working in other companies.

Laurence RileyFinance Director, Aspect Facades

It has been really useful to sit with like-minded individuals and to understand that you are not alone in the difficulties of navigating a career as a CFO.

Andy LathamCFO, Ergonomic Solutions

Working with professional mentor Catherine has enabled me to build confidence and manage imposter syndrome. Her holistic approach has helped me to understand my values, beliefs and visualization for what I want to achieve. This has helped me to reach a position where I am confident in the value I bring to my role and have the vision to enable me to seize opportunities to create additional value.

Gary MoorhouseCFO, SHORTS

I loved that it combined theory with perspectives from peers - we could all see other perspectives on similar problems. It created more awareness for me and allowed me to reflect on how I behave.

Christoph MartinCFO, PensionBee

I initially met Catherine Clark as part of the GrowCFO sessions that she organised and we started working on my personal development as part of one-to-on mentoring sessions and the CFO Programme. It has been really nice to have someone help me further look inside myself and bring to light some blind spots. It is invaluable to have someone like Catherine not only guide me along the way but also gain exposure to a different perspective.

Tiago DiasHead of Finance, Nested

I joined GrowCFO in December 2021. It’s been the best thing I’ve actually done so far. I highly recommend the CFO Programme to anyone in my position. The amount of knowledge I’ve obtained from this course is unbelievable and has hugely benefited me. It has been a breath of fresh air to work through it with other people in similar roles. The course outlines all the areas that I need to be focused on to reach my goals and also the areas I wasn't aware that I need to focus on.

Sara FerryFinance Leader, Nostra

The CFO Programme is an insightful and practical programme that facilities application throughout.

Javed AkhtarDirector of Finance & Corporate Services, Islamic Relief Worldwide

The CFO Programme has been an inspirational programme which gave me the chance to have time to reflect and think out of the box. It's been also important share our own professional experience for a technical and business perspective.

Serena RossettiCFO, Serenis Health

I really enjoyed listening to the different perspectives. The CFO Programme forced me to step out of the day to day and allowed me some reflective thinking time away from the busyness of work life.

Stephen CherryCFO, Deallus

I really enjoyed the CFO Programme and the programme leaders are great. Many thanks to the GrowCFO team for all of your fantastic help and support!

Katie BronnenkantVP Finance, Bennie

The Virtual Boardroom provided a great opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and tackle a high-pressure scenario that I haven’t faced before. The mentor led the session really well, made me feel welcome and carried a smile throughout! Their feedback was honest, precise, and incredibly valuable.

Tom CourtneyFinancial Controller, War Paint For Men

The chance to peer into the boardroom environment has been invaluable and helped to dismantle a number of myths I had previously held. I came away from the experience with an increased toolkit and greater confidence that I have the ability to take a seat at the ‘table’.

Natasha OwohHead of Business Finance, Bird & Bird

The CFO Programme provided a great framework of content and focused discussion, whilst offering a safe space to enable open conversation and encouraging people to share their biggest challenges. This is a good way of carving out time to prioritise additional learning and development as both a person and a CFO.

Chris FryCFO, SISTER Group

I loved working with professional mentor Helene Brichet. I grew significantly under her guidance both on a personal and professional level. I gained a lot of confidence and feel better equipped for my next step as CFO. Helene has tremendous experience within the payment and financial services industry. I would definitely recommend her services to people who are eager to learn and challenge themselves.

Antoine ImbertiHead of Finance, Bloom

The CFO Programme was a great opportunity to discuss and learn about the practical challenges of being a CFO from an experienced CFO and others in a similar position. The course covered a wide range of topics to help think through how to approach the day-to-day challenges.

Rob SanfordCFO, SafeBoda

The CFO Programme provided a good overall picture of what is expected of a CFO. It also gave participants the opportunity to interact and to learn from each other's situation.

Pascal LeeGlobal Financial Director, Air-Tec Global

The CFO Programme provided a great framework of content and focused discussion, whilst offering a safe space to enable open conversation and encouraging people to share their biggest challenges. This is a good way of carving out time to prioritize additional learning and development as both a person and a CFO.

Chris FryGroup CFO, SISTER

The CFO Programme gave me the time and space to reflect on me, my role and how I could refocus the value I can bring.

Mark BevanGroup CFO, Kelvion Group

GrowCFO brings an outside perspective, challenging questions, and a lot of empathy for finance leaders. Managing a company is such a mental game and having someone to accompany you throughout this journey is gold!

Mohamed YoussefCFO, bei 7Mind GmbH

The CFO Programme is an interesting and insightful course that helps to guide you through the highs and lows of being a CFO! I really enjoyed and benefited from Catherine's experience and hearing how others in the group tackled similar issues

Stephanie GibberdFinance Leader, Global Tailor Ltd

The CFO Programme is a great programme for new CFOs to help guide them on their journey and it was really good to connect with people in similar positions.

Joseph MortimerFinance Director, Navtech Radar

The CFO Programme group sessions were of great value to me, helping me to reflect and think more critically of myself and how I can add more value to our business. Spending time with like minded individuals was great and Catherine who led the course made everyone feel welcome and got everyone engaging in topics and conversation.

Kris GregoryCFO, Blue Machinery

The CFO Programme is an insightful and thought provoking programme that will help you have a tangible impact in your organisation as well as heighten awareness of the importance of relationships.

Declan MilneSenior Vice President, Kigen

The CFO Programme was structured and delivered in a logical manner, addressing all high level pillars of the CFO role. Catherine is an excellent and engaging mentor.

Gareth WilliamsFinance Director, Signature Entertainment

Really valuable course which covered a range of relevant topics that help set you up for a successful future in finance.

Georgie BerryVP of Finance at Grip

I feel really grateful for attending the program and being part of the GrowCFO community. The content of the program was very comprehensive, insightful and with a personal touch. I can't recommend it enough!

Tanya FreymundtHead of Finance, Adaptivity

GrowCFO provided a community of both mentors and peers that I never would have been able to gather on my own, and gave me perspective that I needed to build my confidence and clarify my goals.

Leigha FieldSaaS Finance Leader, The Better Metric

The Future CFO Program has been a great program for helping to determine what type of CFO role you want to pursue in your career.

Kellie GiangregorioVice President, Finance at AdTheorent

The material we reviewed has been incredibly meaningful for me as I search for my new CFO role. It’s helped me to realize what is important to focus on and how I can elevate the work that I do to be a more strategic partner.

Abby ClawsonStrategic Finance Leader, Leda Health

The GrowCFO program helped me build upon my strength as a finance leader and work on my weaknesses.

Inessa PalchikovaDirector of Finance and Accounting, Argyle

This was an amazing opportunity to meet lots of like minded finance leaders to share experiences and learnings as everyone grows in their CFO career path.

Matt BastenHead of Finance, Street Group

The program breaks down the skills and competencies needed to succeed as a new CFO into an organized format. This will be especially helpful to reference back to as I move along during my career.

Peter J. GondekTreasurer, Controller, & Trustee, Systems Technology Inc.

The wealth of information in the webinar library has helped me to overcome some of my biggest personal challenges.

Zubeda ShaikhFinance Director, GPDQ

The Future CFO Program has been extremely useful in identifying areas for development and providing insights into how best to overcome any gaps in my knowledge. The power of the network was recognized many times and it was great to learn in a group setting and expand my network of like-minded professionals at the same time.

Ash McDowellFinancial Director, Culture Shift

GrowCFO provided me with the framework to identify and then mitigate areas of weaknesses. I have since grown my existing CFO portfolio and landed a ‘dream’ CFO role that I am very excited about.

Tom GillhamPortfolio CFO/COO to several companies

I really benefited from being part of a peer group who share experiences which have helped to build my confidence to push my career forward.

Karl AdamsFinancial Director, Various Companies

Ashley has been a phenomenal mentor to me as I ramp up as a first-time CFO and test the waters of Fractional advisory. Ashley brings years of in-the-trenches experience, both operational and as a Fractional CFO which has made her an invaluable sounding board and ally as I get up the curve to becoming the best CFO I can be.

Flore GimelloCFO/Mentor, Techstars

I was so excited when I first joined GrowCFO and I instantly felt part of a strong community. The development programmes challenge you in the right ways and I really enjoy the peer group collaboration sessions. The mentors are very inspiring and the knowledge-sharing videos help you to learn in a time-efficient manner. I would recommend GrowCFO to any ambitious finance leader.

Urszula LupienskaHead of Finance, Peach

The GrowCFO community was very informative and helpful when I first stepped up to the CFO role. The development programmes highlighted the skills required during this transition and the online training lessons provide helpful insights from the community. The competency webinars are very relevant and I find the ability to network with other experienced finance leaders, both CFOs and non-CFOs, to be invaluable.

Neil Tween CFO, Owlstone Medical

The Virtual Boardroom was an invaluable experience and an excellent opportunity to meet fellow members and exchange experiences and ideas. The constructive criticism offered by the mentors also enabled me to learn the types of skills required for effective communication within the board room. The blend between the case studies, group discussions and interaction was very rich in learning, which I found practical and effective.

Folake TogunlojuFinance Director, The Light Salon

I came across GrowCFO in early 2021 and was very impressed by the passion that the team put behind developing people into finance leaders. GrowCFO provides the career support that most finance professionals desperately need but are too afraid to ask.

Gary BaileyExperienced Portfolio CFO, Multiple Companies

I will always be grateful to the GrowCFO management team for the support and confidence that they gave me when I was being headhunted for my first CFO role. Being able to tell my potential employer that I was benefiting from the GrowCFO programmes, workshops, lessons and peer group community carried significant weight during the recruitment process.

Georgia WilsonGroup CFO, Together Group

As a finance leader still on a journey to becoming a fully well-rounded CFO, I was very pleased to find in GrowCFO a community of role models and peers I could learn from and bounce ideas around. I was one of the first cohorts to be recruited and I particularly love the diversity of speakers and topics that they cover. It has really helped me plug some gaps and I see the company as a long-term partner in my career growth.

Nicolas MendozaGroup CFO, Candyspace

GrowCFO is like a therapy group where you can talk openly and share your biggest challenges with other people.

Sarb NijjerFinance Director, BBC

The workshops are really insightful and it is great to connect with people who are in similar roles and are facing the same issues. Everybody speaks so openly about their personal challenges and the Chatham House approach works really well.

Jon BolonHead of Finance, East End Wholesale Stores

I found today's workshop incredibly helpful. It really helped me to properly understand the root causes behind the biggest personal challenges that people face when stepping up into the finance leader role for the first time.

Corinne BridgemanCFO, WhoCanFixMyCar.com

GrowCFO is the perfect platform to acquire, develop and discuss the skills, techniques and approach needed to become a successful CFO. I have hugely benefited from the sessions, which have helped me to fully realise the requirements of a modern-day CFO.

Jasmin NormanFinance Director, Summit Therapeutics

The CFO Programme has been a wonderful learning journey with a group of my peers. I enjoyed learning from the program lead as well as with my peers and gained many valuable insights into my own learning journey as a CFO.

Kumar GovindsamyCFO for the MTC

The CFO Programme is amazing and I have hugely benefited from the quality discussions with the experienced finance leaders in my CFO Programme cohort group. The mentoring, coaching and teaching from the immensely experienced and knowledgeable professional mentor has made me much better-placed to succeed in my role. The ongoing access to excellent resources and exceptional peers also really helps. Thank you GrowCFO for making that difference!

Georgia WilsonCFO, Together Group

GrowCFO offers fantastic insight through podcasts, articles, weekly webinars and learning programmes. This is combined with an interactive network of finance professionals who are generously willing to offer time and expertise to other members. This combination has been a valuable mix to aid future development.

Charles ResnickHead of Financial Control, ClearBank

I'm a member of the Future CFO programme and have already learnt a lot and met some great people in the workshops. I've no doubt this programme will equip me for any type of CFO role that's out there. The content on the site is incredible and I am really excited about working through the remaining modules. I'm quite sure this will be the best investment I've made in a long time!

Ingrid CawoodFinance Director, Miki Travel

The Future CFO Programme was really useful for preparing to step up into a CFO role, in particular the 100-day training course and competency workshops.

Jon BurstinCFO, Envelop Risk

The CFO Programme's combination of the group workshops and the one-to-one professional mentoring complement one another really well and it is great to share perspectives with people working in other companies.

Laurence RileyFinance Director, Aspect Facades

It has been really useful to sit with like-minded individuals and to understand that you are not alone in the difficulties of navigating a career as a CFO.

Andy LathamCFO, Ergonomic Solutions

Working with professional mentor Catherine has enabled me to build confidence and manage imposter syndrome. Her holistic approach has helped me to understand my values, beliefs and visualization for what I want to achieve. This has helped me to reach a position where I am confident in the value I bring to my role and have the vision to enable me to seize opportunities to create additional value.

Gary MoorhouseCFO, SHORTS

I loved that it combined theory with perspectives from peers - we could all see other perspectives on similar problems. It created more awareness for me and allowed me to reflect on how I behave.

Christoph MartinCFO, PensionBee

I initially met Catherine Clark as part of the GrowCFO sessions that she organised and we started working on my personal development as part of one-to-on mentoring sessions and the CFO Programme. It has been really nice to have someone help me further look inside myself and bring to light some blind spots. It is invaluable to have someone like Catherine not only guide me along the way but also gain exposure to a different perspective.

Tiago DiasHead of Finance, Nested

I joined GrowCFO in December 2021. It’s been the best thing I’ve actually done so far. I highly recommend the CFO Programme to anyone in my position. The amount of knowledge I’ve obtained from this course is unbelievable and has hugely benefited me. It has been a breath of fresh air to work through it with other people in similar roles. The course outlines all the areas that I need to be focused on to reach my goals and also the areas I wasn't aware that I need to focus on.

Sara FerryFinance Leader, Nostra

The CFO Programme is an insightful and practical programme that facilities application throughout.

Javed AkhtarDirector of Finance & Corporate Services, Islamic Relief Worldwide

The CFO Programme has been an inspirational programme which gave me the chance to have time to reflect and think out of the box. It's been also important share our own professional experience for a technical and business perspective.

Serena RossettiCFO, Serenis Health

I really enjoyed listening to the different perspectives. The CFO Programme forced me to step out of the day to day and allowed me some reflective thinking time away from the busyness of work life.

Stephen CherryCFO, Deallus

I really enjoyed the CFO Programme and the programme leaders are great. Many thanks to the GrowCFO team for all of your fantastic help and support!

Katie BronnenkantVP Finance, Bennie

The Virtual Boardroom provided a great opportunity for me to step out of my comfort zone and tackle a high-pressure scenario that I haven’t faced before. The mentor led the session really well, made me feel welcome and carried a smile throughout! Their feedback was honest, precise, and incredibly valuable.

Tom CourtneyFinancial Controller, War Paint For Men

The chance to peer into the boardroom environment has been invaluable and helped to dismantle a number of myths I had previously held. I came away from the experience with an increased toolkit and greater confidence that I have the ability to take a seat at the ‘table’.

Natasha OwohHead of Business Finance, Bird & Bird

The CFO Programme provided a great framework of content and focused discussion, whilst offering a safe space to enable open conversation and encouraging people to share their biggest challenges. This is a good way of carving out time to prioritise additional learning and development as both a person and a CFO.

Chris FryCFO, SISTER Group

I loved working with professional mentor Helene Brichet. I grew significantly under her guidance both on a personal and professional level. I gained a lot of confidence and feel better equipped for my next step as CFO. Helene has tremendous experience within the payment and financial services industry. I would definitely recommend her services to people who are eager to learn and challenge themselves.

Antoine ImbertiHead of Finance, Bloom

The CFO Programme was a great opportunity to discuss and learn about the practical challenges of being a CFO from an experienced CFO and others in a similar position. The course covered a wide range of topics to help think through how to approach the day-to-day challenges.

Rob SanfordCFO, SafeBoda

The CFO Programme provided a good overall picture of what is expected of a CFO. It also gave participants the opportunity to interact and to learn from each other's situation.

Pascal LeeGlobal Financial Director, Air-Tec Global

The CFO Programme provided a great framework of content and focused discussion, whilst offering a safe space to enable open conversation and encouraging people to share their biggest challenges. This is a good way of carving out time to prioritize additional learning and development as both a person and a CFO.

Chris FryGroup CFO, SISTER

The CFO Programme gave me the time and space to reflect on me, my role and how I could refocus the value I can bring.

Mark BevanGroup CFO, Kelvion Group

GrowCFO brings an outside perspective, challenging questions, and a lot of empathy for finance leaders. Managing a company is such a mental game and having someone to accompany you throughout this journey is gold!

Mohamed YoussefCFO, bei 7Mind GmbH

The CFO Programme is an interesting and insightful course that helps to guide you through the highs and lows of being a CFO! I really enjoyed and benefited from Catherine's experience and hearing how others in the group tackled similar issues

Stephanie GibberdFinance Leader, Global Tailor Ltd

The CFO Programme is a great programme for new CFOs to help guide them on their journey and it was really good to connect with people in similar positions.

Joseph MortimerFinance Director, Navtech Radar

The CFO Programme group sessions were of great value to me, helping me to reflect and think more critically of myself and how I can add more value to our business. Spending time with like minded individuals was great and Catherine who led the course made everyone feel welcome and got everyone engaging in topics and conversation.

Kris GregoryCFO, Blue Machinery

The CFO Programme is an insightful and thought provoking programme that will help you have a tangible impact in your organisation as well as heighten awareness of the importance of relationships.

Declan MilneSenior Vice President, Kigen

The CFO Programme was structured and delivered in a logical manner, addressing all high level pillars of the CFO role. Catherine is an excellent and engaging mentor.

Gareth WilliamsFinance Director, Signature Entertainment

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