Course Description

Synopsis:

Today’s CFOs are no longer just stewards of financial performance. They are increasingly expected to shape strategy, drive transformation, lead people and, in many cases, step into the CEO role.

This session explores what it takes to make the transition from finance leader to enterprise leader, focusing on the mindset, capabilities and leadership decisions needed to lead beyond the numbers.

Across four key themes, People, AI & Technology, Culture, and the Future of the Workplace, speakers will share practical insights on building high-performing teams, harnessing AI and data to drive business transformation, fostering cultures of trust and innovation, and preparing organisations for the evolving world of work.

Featuring perspectives from SHRM, the session brings together expertise in leadership, workplace transformation and executive development. Whether you are a CFO, finance leader or an aspiring senior executive, gain valuable insights into how finance professionals can broaden their leadership impact and navigate organisations through complexity, growth and change.

Intended For:

C-Suite & Directors
Business Owners

Competency Mapping:

CPE Category "Others" = 0.5 CPE Hour

People
AI & Technology
Culture
Workplace

Shaakun Khanna

Senior Advisor and Head of Leadership and AI Transformation, SHRM

Shaakun Khanna is a Senior Advisor and Head of Leadership and AI Transformation for HR at SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), with over 25 years of experience in HR transformation, HR technology, leadership development, talent management, and digital workforce transformation. He works closely with organizations across India, APAC, and the Middle East to help HR teams leverage AI, analytics, and emerging technologies to drive business impact and workforce effectiveness.Prior to SHRM, Shaakun held senior leadership roles at Oracle Corporation, where he served as Vice President and Head of HCM Strategy & Transformation and HCM Applications Strategy for Asia Pacific, advising boards, CHROs, and business leaders on large-scale HR and technology transformation initiatives.His earlier leadership experience includes serving as Country Head at IBM Kenexa, Country Head at Right Management (ManpowerGroup), and leading Employee Engagement & Leadership Development consulting at Gallup. Over the years, he has worked extensively with Fortune 500 organizations on talent strategy, employee experience, organization transformation, leadership development, and HR technology adoption.

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