Executive IT – Expert CFO Advice on Bridging IT and Business Strategy, E01
Download MP3CFOs Ziad Fanous (Automox) and David Mehok (formerly CFO of Q2) join host Evan Kiely to break down how IT transformation drives real business value—not just cost savings. They share candid lessons from decades in finance leadership on:
- Aligning IT investments with company-wide goals
- Avoiding the pitfalls of tool consolidation and vendor lock-in
- Tracking hard vs. soft savings the right way
- Communicating IT value to finance teams with clarity and impact
- Why executive alignment and continuous value proof are critical to keeping tools funded
A must-listen for IT and security leaders who want to secure budget, prove ROI, and build stronger relationships with finance.
This episode originally aired February 20, 2025
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Evan Kiely
Evan Kiely is a finance leader with expertise in go-to-market strategy and organizational transformation. As Senior Director of FP&A at Automox, he drives data-informed decisions that lead to impactful outcomes. Drawing on extensive experience helping business leaders tackle complex challenges, his episodes empower listeners to align technology with business goals and optimize IT investments.
