James Georgeson

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About James Georgeson

An experienced ASX-Listed C-Suite executive with more than 20 years experience working across Retail wealth management and advice, Insurance, Retail banking and Global asset management (public and private markets). Deals with complexity and ambiguity with ease and instills confidence and trust in the boardroom, with peers and with shareholders, underlined by strategic thinking and strong communication. Adept at leading diverse teams and large portfolios across highly complex, regulated, and competitive domestic and international markets with a focus and passion for business transformation. A proven Group CFO with deep experience across all aspects of the finance function as well as strategy, M&A, Treasury, risk management, communications, and technology. A highly trusted CFO, CEO and board advisor. A Transformation leader, executing enterprise-wide change initiatives. Lead and execute multiple large-scale M&A transactions, business separations and cost optimisation programs. A dynamic strategist adept at developing both business and enterprise strategies with end-to-end accountability for planning processes including strategy development, executive engagement, board approval, capex planning and portfolio management reporting and shareholder engagement. A respected, authentic and resilient executive leader who strives on accountability, makes the hard decisions and leads from the front. Creates followership, motivates and engage teams by bringing them on the journey in a clear and transparent manner. Adopts a balanced perspective coupled with a positive and energised approach to create positive momentum. Pivots resources to changing market conditions and business priorities. Specialties: CFO | Strategy | Transformation | Turnaround | M&A | Investor Relations | Treasury Programme Sponsorship | Programme Execution | Performance Improvement | Cost efficiency