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Washington, DC CFO Community

Town Hall

September 25, 2025 | 1:00pm EDT

September 25, 2025
1:00pm EDT

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Speakers Agenda Contact
CFO/Washington, DC CFO Community/Washington, DC CFO Programs

Beyond the Numbers – Empowering Finance for Strategic Impact

Participate with your CFO peers in the Washington, DC community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for finance leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.

Join fellow CFOs in the Washington, DC community to discuss:

Elevating the prominence and influence of your role and function

Positioning yourself at the center of strategic discussions

Fostering trust-based relationships throughout the organization

Discussion Leaders

Members of the Washington, DC CFO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Ricardo Aguilera

Gartner

CFO Executive Partner

Moderator

Ed Swallow

Aerospace Corporation

SVP, Chief Operating Officer, CFO & Treasurer

Discussion Leader

Agenda

September 25, 2025

1:00pm - 2:00pm  EDT

Beyond the Numbers – Empowering Finance for Strategic Impact

The role of Chief Financial Officers is evolving beyond traditional financial oversight into a dynamic leadership position demanding strategic vision and innovation. As strategic partners, CFOs play a pivotal role in shaping the company's growth strategy, navigating competitive landscapes and driving value creation.

Join this collaborative session to discuss:

  • Elevating the prominence and influence of your role and function

  • Positioning yourself at the center of strategic discussions

  • Fostering trust-based relationships throughout the organization


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Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.

Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.

Community Member Criteria

To maintain the highest standard of peer‑level connections and discussions, members must meet the following criteria:

• Enterprise-wide C-Level or

• Business unit or regional C-Level responsible for:

- Private sector: $500M+ in revenue

- Public sector: 1,000+ employees

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Community Program Manager

For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.

Lilly Hoodenpyle

Senior Community Program Manager, Territory Specialist

lilly.hoodenpyle@gartner.com