CFO Studio Magazine with David Chambers, CFO, Jaguar Land Rover NA

14 WWW.CFOSTUDIO.COM 3rd QUARTER 2016 THEWINNERS OF THE 2016 CFO INNOVATION AWARDS SHARE THEIR THOUGHTS ON STAYING AHEADOF THE CURVE Innovators are men and women who make a difference in their chosen endeavors. Through their energy, leadership, identification of opportunities and risks, big thinking, unwavering dedication, and farsightedness, the 12 CFOs being honored this year are bettering 12 companies or tax-exempt organizations. Their bold actions have brought increased resources and/or respect to their employers. We asked each of the winners what they would say about CFOs as innovators. Several spoke about creating or carrying forward the company’s strategy. Others mentioned getting the most from their team. What these CFOs do every day is not unique, but it is highly successful because they have clear goals, leadership agility, and a plan for dealing with risk. Rainmakers CFO Studio’s audit partner Withum+ reviewed all the 2016 CFO Innovation Awards nominations to determine if the CFO nominee met qualifications. An independent panel of judges reviewed all qualified nominations and selected finalists and winners. To learn more about the judges, turn to page 28.