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Enterprise Thought LeadershipEps.65 | Beyond the balance sheet: Ilana Esterrich on why CFOs are becoming tomorrow's CEOsTim Bond sits down with Ilana Esterrich, Chief Financial Officer of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, to explore the evolving role of finance professionals. They discuss how financial leaders are transitioning from number-crunchers to strategic partners, and why tomorrow's CFOs might be the CEOs of the future.Join the conversation as Ilana shares insights on:• Why finance professionals must develop human skills beyond technical expertise• How automation and AI can address critical time challenges• The increasingly non-linear nature of finance careers• Why understanding cross-functional operations is essential for finance leaders
2025-05-0928 min
The Growth-Minded CFOThe CFO as manager: How to lead beyond the numbers, with Ilana EsterrichGreat CFOs do more than manage the numbers—they lead, adapt, and shape the future of their organizations. In this episode, Ilana Esterrich, CFO of Planned Parenthood, shares how she steers her team through uncertainty and change while keeping a sharp focus on strategy and leadership.With a background in the military, Ilana brings a unique perspective on building strong teams, fostering a growth mindset, and navigating the shifting financial and regulatory landscape.Tune in for a candid conversation about what it really takes to be a CFO who drives impact, resilience, and innovation in to...
2025-02-2140 min
The Future Focused CXOs PodcastEpisode 30: Driving Digital Change: Leveraging AI and Data for Success
AI & Data Transformation in Nonprofits with Planned Parenthood's CFO
The Future Focused CXO is the podcast for C-level executives aiming to scale their organizations, lead through transformative challenges, and stay ahead in adopting cutting-edge technologies like AI. Each episode explores actionable leadership strategies, insights on managing rapid organizational change, and real-world examples from top executives tackling the complexities of modern business operations.
In this episode of Future Focus CXOs, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ilana Esterrich, Chief Financial Officer of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Ilana shares her extensive career journey, the role of digital transformation in nonprofits...
2025-01-2840 min
CFO 4.0 - The Future of Finance134. CFO Stories | Driving Change in Finance: Unleashing the Power of Transformational Leadership with Ilana EsterrichSend us your thoughtsIn this week’s episode of CFO 4.0 Ilana Esterrich, CFO at Planned Parenthood joins us to delve into the world of sustainable transformational leadership.Ilana shares with Hannah Munro her wealth of knowledge and experience in driving successful organisational transformations and highlights the critical role of change management in achieving lasting change.Also covered on the podcast• The significance of people's skills in driving successful change • How you need to be good at communicating the "why" and aligning it with individual motivations• Creating a sense of...
2023-07-0451 min
CFO THOUGHT LEADER841: When Every Member Counts | Ilana Esterrich, CFO, American Coatings AssociationInside the world of trade associations, the135-year-old American Coatings Association’s has never wavered in its dedication to advancing the needs of professionals inside the paints and coatings industry.However, ACA members—like those of many associations these days—are becoming increasingly demanding when it comes to the value that they receive in exchange for their dues.“In the old days, belonging to an industry association was a badge of prestige, and it was something that people felt that they just had to do if they were part of an industry,” comments Ilana Esterrich, who was na...
2022-10-1240 min
The Mid-Market CFO CircleEpisode 125 - Ilana Esterrich - Future-Proofing the CFO's Office with Skill ReassessmentIn this episode, join Ilana Esterrich, Chief Financial Officer at American Coatings Association as she discusses how CFOs can future-proof their offices with skill reassessment and shift their focus from resource management to process improvement.
2022-07-2822 min
The Mid-Market CFO CircleEpisode 121 - Ilana Esterrich - Women In Finance: Smashing The Glass Ceiling at CFOs OfficeIn this episode, join Ilana Esterrich, Chief Financial Officer at American Coatings Association as she discusses how she broke the glass ceiling and made it all the way to the C-Suite and how women in finance can together bridge the gap.
2022-06-2327 min