The Key Habits to Unlock Finance's New Identity - The Catalyst CFO and Eight Forces Reshaping Finance

Explore the evolving role of CFOs in today's rapidly changing business environment through this 20-minute conference presentation from Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo. Learn about the "Catalyst CFO" — a transformative leadership identity designed to navigate disruption and economic volatility. Discover the eight critical forces currently reshaping the finance landscape, including AI-enabled decision-making, discontinuous regulatory changes, cost pressures, and technological acceleration. Understand why traditional protective instincts and tighter controls may no longer serve modern finance leaders effectively. Examine how identity functions as a powerful leadership tool and access practical insights from the Catalyst CFO Playbook covering flexibility, operations, and strategic investment approaches. Gain valuable perspectives on why leadership identity directly impacts organizational performance and how finance professionals can adapt their roles to drive business success in turbulent times. Presented by Gartner experts Clement Christensen and Mallory Bulman, this keynote preview provides actionable guidance for CFOs and finance leaders seeking to transform their approach to financial leadership and organizational impact.