Letter From the Editor

The Financial Executives Networking Group is proud to launch the Financial Executives Journal, an online publication dedicated to industry thought leadership, career growth, and professional development.

This initial publication launch spotlights “The Power of AI and Process Automation Across the Financial Industry.” We focus on conveying diverse industry and cross-functional perspectives from industry leaders, proud sponsors, and members.

Our online publication is intended to bring thought leadership and industry trends to the forefront and to provide a 360-degree perspective to keep you up-to-date on key developments and trends in this fast-moving and competitive landscape.

In addition to thought leadership we provide “food for thought” regarding career management and professional development and upskilling.

Our online publication will focus on different industry trends throughout the year, such as FP&A and Data-Informed Story-telling, Private Equity and M&A Trends, and Navigating the Tax Landscape.

All this in an interactive journal. Please join us in fostering a community of thought leadership by engaging with and sharing this publication. I would also like to offer a one-time complementary opportunity for you to contribute a thought leadership piece on “The Power of AI and Process Automation Across the Financial Industry,” or another future topic.

To contribute a thought leadership piece or to discuss mutually beneficial promotional programs and sponsorships, please contact me at ly*********@th*****.org or Joyce Gibney, Co-Editor at jo*********@th*****.org.

I invite you to visit The Financial Executives Networking Group website to learn more about becoming a member of the largest financial executives networking group.

To our Authors, Contributors, Business Development Committee and Team, thank you for your support and efforts. Your valuable insights help navigate the dynamic landscape of financial leadership, ensuring leaders remain at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.

Sincerely,
Lynn Gargano
Chairperson, Business Development Committee
Editor, Financial Executives Journal
ly*********@th*****.org
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Lynn Gargano

I am a Senior Financial Leader/ CFO and Strategic Business Partner with a strong, analytical, and entrepreneurial mindset. I specialize in breaking down silos and connecting data, teams and priorities, to create clear, actionable insights that drive results. With a strong knowledge in finance, strategy, and risk management, I focus on P&L management, using metrics to support growth, financial planning, and decision-making while identifying and mitigating risks.

My extensive background in financial services, particularly in Asset and Wealth Management, includes working with Investment Advisors and cross-functional teams across Product, Sales, Technology, and extended Global and Regional teams. My Big 4 public accounting experience has helped me build a comprehensive skill set in financial and management reporting, financial planning, strategic partnering, and finance transformation.

I have a consistent track record of progression and loyalty, having worked in both private and public global organizations. My experience also extends to having a seat at the table in Risk Management, Product, Executive Management and Board Committees.

I apply my extensive strategic business and financial skill set as an Advisory Board Member and Chairperson of the Business Development Committee, for the Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. In this role, I offer guidance on business and funding strategy, digital marketing, strategic partnerships and thought leadership. Additionally, I serve as the Editor for the Financial Executives Journal, an online publication focused on industry insights, career growth, and professional development.

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Don Deaver says:

September 25, 2024 at 9:53 pm

Thought leadership might include how are we going to keep accounting jobs in the US and how are we going to develop our young people. AI does not pay taxes or buy things. People do. What are we doing for young accounting and financial people? What are we doing to keep jobs stateside?

Don Deaver, CPA

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