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Books To The Boardroom
Are you interested in how Australia’s best leaders grew into the professionals they are today? The journey from University (Books) to Leadership positions (Boardroom) can take many different forms. Listen in as we interview CEO’s, CFO’s, and Executives, on how they ascended to leadership positions, made critical career choices, and overcame adversity throughout their career. The Books To The Boardroom podcast is co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake, a CFO turned Business Owner based in Brisbane, Australia, who is fascinated by all things leadership and career development.
Books To The Boardroom
CFO Catalyst: From Big Four to AI Innovation with Jarrod Magee
Navigating the Finance Role in the Era of AI: Insights from Jarrod Magee, CFO of Sapia.ai
In this episode of "Books of the Boardroom Podcast" (Season 3: CFO Catalyst), host Smith dives deep with Jarrod Magee, CFO of Sapia.ai, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the finance function.
Jarrod shares his journey from Deloitte consultant to C-suite executive, revealing the challenges and pivotal decisions that shaped his career. Get an insider's look at Sapia.ai’s cutting-edge recruitment technology that's eliminating bias and revolutionising hiring processes.
The conversation explores practical strategies for modern finance leaders, including:
- Strategic outsourcing of transactional finance operations
- Implementing automation to drive business efficiency
- Building cross-functional partnerships beyond the finance department
Whether you're an established CFO or aspiring finance leader, Jarrod offers actionable advice on professional development and building a powerful industry network. This episode highlights how today's finance executives must balance technical expertise with strategic vision in the age of AI.
Subscribe now to hear this insightful conversation about the evolving role of finance in technology-driven organisations.
00:00 Introduction to the Industry
00:29 Welcome to Books of the Boardroom Podcast
01:07 Meet Jarrod Magee: CFO at Sapient AI
01:22 Jarrod's Early Life and Sports Journey
03:09 Transition to Finance and Career Evolution
06:39 Insights from Working in Multinational Companies
07:56 Challenges in the Commercial Environment
09:46 Sapient AI: Revolutionizing Recruitment
16:45 Outsourcing and Automation in Finance
22:17 Advice for Aspiring CFOs
25:58 Personal Development and Networking
28:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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