FDTI's mission is to foster positive sustained change in finance development and learning practices for large global enterprises. Members share an appreciation of and commitment to advancing finance development and learning through exchange and co-development. The synergy derived from the sharing of best practices, insights, and risks will enhance the ability of member companies to meet and exceed their business and customer expectations.
Sept 17, 2008
The FDTI alliance presents in conjunction with the FEI -
Women in Financial Leadership - Conference Sept 17, 2008
Women in Financial Leadership
Inclusion and diversity efforts are among today's top business imperatives as companies seek talent management strategies that reflect the global corporate culture. One key focus of those efforts is eliminating barriers to advancement for current women leaders and "pipeline" executives with high potential. If there's ever been a time for a conference addressing the specific needs of women in financial leadership positions, this is it, and it is now.
Designed for women executives, emerging leaders, their colleagues and superiors, this one-day breakthrough leadership event will provide inspiration, perspective and a practical exchange of best practices for understanding the values and motivations of female executives—such as quality work assignments or support for professional development—and how to capitalize on the wide range of talent, viewpoints and ideas they bring to their organizations.
With presentations by a noted roster of experts and corporate leaders, the Women in Financial Leadership Conference will bring participants real-world perspectives and examples of how companies can best attract, manage, develop and retain a diverse group of leaders who excel in their roles and help their companies grow and thrive.
Participants will have a unique opportunity to take stock and take hold of the current career culture of women in financial leadership and find fresh approaches for educating and empowering themselves and others.
Who should attend?
Women currently on a finance leadership track
Emerging leaders recognized for their leadership potential
Senior-level management including financial and human resource executives
Attendees can expect to gain the following insights:
Ways of addressing uncertainty within your current position and how to take your career to the next level
Steps for building a firm foundation and plan for attracting, including and retaining a diverse leadership team
A better understanding of the challenges associated with leadership and the professional platforms aspiring leaders aim to reach
Featured Speakers
Joan Lordi Amble is Executive Vice President and Corporate Comptroller for American Express, responsible for all controllership finance functions across the company. She manages a global team across 41 markets. Joan was named to the CFO Magazine 25 Women to Watch in Finance list in 2008 and Treasury & Risk's 100 Most Influential People in Finance in 2007. Committed to supporting women in the workplace, Joan recently spoke at Pennsylvania State University's Women in Business Symposium. She is also an active supporter of American Express's Women's Interest Network, which provides development programs for employees.
Lynn Brewer is author of Confessions of an Enron Executive: A Whistleblower Story, a riveting account of her three-year tenure at Enron and what drove her to expose the corruption. She is currently CEO of The Integrity Institute, Inc., which predicts and indexes structural integrity of organizations.
Natalie Holder-Winfield is author of Recruiting and Retaining a DiverseWorkforce recently featured in The New York Times. An experienced employment lawyer with Quest Diversity Initiatives, she works with corporations, law firms, educational institutions and non-profit organizations tomeet their workforce training needs.
Leslie F. Seidman has been a board member of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) since 2003. Her past experience includes management of a financial consulting firm and a post as Vice President at J.P. Morgan, where she was responsible for establishing the firm's accounting policies.
Susan Sobbott is President of OPEN fromAmerican Express, the fastest-growing proprietary business unitwithin the company. She currently co-chairs American Express' Women's Interest Network, which helps develop female talent, and is a long-time mentor and advisor forWomen Unlimited, Inc., a leadership development program for executive women.
Kathy N.Waller is Vice President and Chief of Internal Audits at The Coca-Cola Company. She holds an MBA from the University of Rochester and is an active member of the Junior League of Atlanta, the National Association of Black Accountants, the National Association of Black MBAs and other organizations.
CPE Credits
Three Ways to Register!
WEB www.financialexecutives.org/women
FAx 973.765.1031 (24 hours)
MAIL Please complete this registration form and return it with payment to FEi, 200 Campus Drive, FlorhamPark, NJ 07932
