I am a founding managing director with Protiviti, a global consulting firm. Prior to that, I was a partner of long standing with Arthur Andersen. A lifelong Texan, I have an abundance of curiosity about how accomplished people lead and succeed. I enjoy sharing business insights
Prioritize Cost Optimization Over Cost Cutting To Achieve Meaningful Results
In today’s fast-moving business climate, old-school cost cutting can do more long-term harm than good. There is a better way: a mindset focused on sustainable cost optimization.
Empowering Finance: Integrating Agentic AI Into The Talent Model
Finance functions can leverage agentic AI to mitigate the effects of talent shortages and improve data production and analysis.
CFOs Must Be The Voice Of Reason Amid Tariff Turmoil
Whether tariffs are wielded as a negotiation tool or punitive measure, they raise difficult questions for companies. CFOs are ideally positioned to provide answers with a fact-based perspective.
CFOs’ Risk Outlook—The Economy, Cyber And Talent Are Top Concerns
Economic conditions and inflationary pressures, followed by cyber threats and rising labor costs, are the top near-term concerns for CFOs, according to a new global survey.
Technology Enablement — Fueled By Data — Is The Ticket To Cost Optimization
Is your organization prioritizing technology enablement? Doing so is key to optimizing costs throughout the enterprise given the interrelated nature of cost optimization and technology.