27. The CFO as Automation Champion

<p>Digital transformation is often associated with the Chief Information Officer and/or Chief Digital Officer roles. However, in many companies, the Chief Financial Officer is often best positioned to sponsor and/or lead digital initiatives, such as automation.</p> <p> </p> <p>On this episode of Generation Digital Workforce, Blue Prism’s Brad Hairston talks with <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelovalles/">Michael Ovalles</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukesh-shah-fti/">Mukesh Shah</a> from <a href="https://www.fticonsulting.com/">FTI Consulting</a>’s Office of the CFO Solutions practice, who explain how the CFO is uniquely qualified to drive the automation agenda in the post-pandemic era.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here’s what we talked with Michael and Mukesh about:</p> <p>* Where automation ranks as a priority on most corporate agendas these days</p> <p>* The importance of a strong business case and linkage to KPI improvement in evaluating automation investments</p> <p>* The role the CFO will play in automation efforts</p> <p>* What makes the CFO best suited to lead the automation effort at most companies</p> <p>* Why CFOs often find themselves taking on a role historically associated with the CIO or CDO</p> <p>* Some examples of CFOs who are leading automation programs</p> <p>* What will it take for CFOs to be effective as champions for digital transformation during the chaotic days ahead</p> <p> </p> <p><em>To ensure that you never miss an episode of Generation Digital Workforce, subscribe on </em><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-digital-workforce/id1500724425"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>, </em><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/6e5l80rOJsasWyVZ6PyAZh"><em>Spotify</em></a><em>,</em> <a href= "https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ia4okezvy6wqtjec2mdj2kbqe7a"> <em>Google Play</em></a><em>, or </em><a href= "https://www.blueprism.com/podcast/"><em>listen here</em></a><em>.</em></p>