261. CFO 4.0 Revisited: Making the shift from CFO to Board with Fiona Hathorn, CEO of Women on Boards UK

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Hannah Munro and Fiona Hathorn discuss the challenges and strategies for transitioning from CFO roles to board positions.

Send us your thoughts To mark the return of CFO 4.0 Revisited and celebrate International Women’s Week, we’re bringing back a powerful conversation that is just as relevant today as when it first aired. In Episode 77, Hannah Munro sits down with Fiona Hathorn, CEO of Women on Boards UK, to explore what it truly takes to step into the boardroom and succeed. Board roles are often discussed but rarely explained in practical terms. Fiona cuts through the noise, sharing clear guidance on balancing...

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Host: Hannah Munro

Guest: Fiona Hathorn

Topics covered

• CFO
• Boardroom
• Women in Leadership
• Career Advancement

Keywords

• International Women’s Week
• Women on Boards UK
• Leadership

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