Executive IT – Expert CFO Advice on Bridging IT and Business Strategy, E01
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Executive IT – Expert CFO Advice on Bridging IT and Business Strategy, E01

24:43 Oct 16, 2025
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CFOs Ziad Fanous (Automox) and David Mehok (formerly CFO of Q2) join host Evan Kiely to break down how IT transformation drives real business value—not just cost savings. They share candid lessons from decades in finance leadership on:Aligning IT investments with company-wide goalsAvoiding the pitfalls of tool consolidation and vendor lock-inTracking hard vs. soft savings the right wayCommunicating IT value to finance teams with clarity and impactWhy executive alignment and continuous value proof are critical to keeping tools fundedA must-listen for IT and security leaders who want to secure budget, prove ROI, and build stronger relationships with finance.This episode originally aired February 20, 2025
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