Denice SakakeenyI’m only as good as my teamCFOs: focus on creating roles people want and finding the right people for each job. Then get out of the way and let the team perform.Apr 22, 2019Apr 22, 2019
Denice SakakeenyThe CFO is Not Your Most Critical Finance HireI build finance departments for a living.Mar 21, 2017Mar 21, 2017
Denice SakakeenyJust the Facts, Please. No Happy Ears Allowed.If you spend as much time as I do around sales teams, you are familiar with the term “Happy Ears.”Feb 21, 2017Feb 21, 2017
Denice SakakeenyWhen Nothing ChangesThose who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. -George Bernard ShawFeb 20, 2017Feb 20, 2017
Denice SakakeenyThe Case for SimpleRecently, I was on a domestic flight in Mexico.Feb 20, 2017Feb 20, 2017
Denice SakakeenyWe Are All Runners. A Startup Tale from the Mexico City Marathon.Running a Marathon is not reserved only for “marathon runners.”Sep 6, 2016Sep 6, 2016
Denice SakakeenyAdvice from a CFO on How to Hire a CFOThe role of a CFO has evolved from solely executing finance tasks to one that oversees highly strategic decisions meant to drive and manage…Jul 29, 2016Jul 29, 2016
Denice SakakeenySo You Think You Need a CFO? Think AgainThe Rise of On-Demand Finance ExpertiseJul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
Denice Sakakeeny4 Mistakes Companies Make When Expanding into the US (and What to Do Instead)The US is a land of opportunity for international organizations, but if your expansion is mishandled, you risk ruining all chances of…May 26, 2016May 26, 2016
Denice SakakeenyMore Capital Will NOT Make You More Successful!In their recent article for Harvard Business Review, “What Makes Some Silicon Valley Companies So Successful” authors Heitor Martins, Yran…May 9, 2016May 9, 2016