In Conversation With James Versace, CFO of Brisbane Racing Club

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English - August 11, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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On this episode, our guest is James Versace, CFO of the Brisbane Racing Club.

James was CFO of a business that was greatly impacted by Covid. The Brisbane Racing Club relies on in-person events, and James shares how he and his team have navigated the pandemic so far.

We also discuss:

His considerations when hiring someone. What it’s like to be around senior directors reacting calmly under pressure.His respect for technically brilliant people, but we also discuss the limitations such people can have.Examples of poor leadership he has seen throughout his career.What Accountants do to prevent growth.
AndHis advice to a young Finance professional
And many other stories and anecdotes collected from James’ curious career.

This episode was co-hosted by Sumith Dissanayake and Jack Ferguson