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The Modern CFOs: FS

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Delegates at a CFO Story Club gathering

A community shaped by and for CFOs who dare to be different. Change. What fuels it? Is it the pursuit of evolution, growth, and lasting impact?

We’ve thought about this. But more importantly, we’ve learned from our members. CFO Story Club was created for those redefining what it means to lead in finance. They’re not just number crunchers or spreadsheet managers. They’re strategists, innovators, and visionaries who thrive on challenge and change.

The CFO role today is about more than financial stewardship. It’s about delivering bottom-line results, enabling strategy, and driving transformation. Our members—the finance leadership—are at the forefront of this evolution.

Because for them, transformation isn’t optional; it’s their mission. Transformation is the way forward. CFO Story Club is transformation.

Leading through change

Mahendra Lodha
“CFOStory® is a club you want to be a part of and contribute to, so when Razum wanted me in Bengaluru for the 2024 BLR edition, there was no way I was saying no. I flew from Delhi early in the morning, and the day’s vibe was electric!”

Mahendra Lodha, CFO

Bloomsbury

Key Themes

An agenda focused on how CFOs decide, show up, and stay credible when the margin for error is zero.

Judgment Before Certainty
  • Making irreversible calls while data is incomplete or contradictory
  • Choosing timing over precision in capital, risk, and transformation decisions
  • Defending early decisions calmly when outcomes are still unfolding
Credibility Under Scrutiny
  • Holding board and regulator trust when numbers are technically correct but fragile
  • Knowing when to escalate risk early versus manage it quietly
  • Communicating conviction without overconfidence in high-stakes rooms
Reality Over Reports
  • Reconciling dashboards with what is actually happening on the ground
  • Understanding where cash, control, and accountability quietly leak
  • Replacing cosmetic metrics with decisions that move real outcomes

Why Attend?

You will grow by being in rooms with people smarter than you. And CFO Story Club, is the smartest room to be in.

Build new relationships, broaden your perspectives and uncover ways to solve problems alongside other finance leaders. When you engage with like-minded peers, you’ll find opportunities to share your ideas and experiences.

Community access that gives you an unfair advantage

8+

Topical Sessions

35+

Thought Leaders

200+

Delegates

600+

Knowledge Sharing

CFO Story Awards

Finance Chiefs today operate in one of the most complex economic environments in decades—balancing growth, risk, regulation, and transformation at once.

CFO Story Asia Awards 2026 is dedicated to recognizing top-tier finance leaders and organizations that have achieved extraordinary accomplishments and set benchmarks of excellence within their sectors.

From visionary CFOs to high-performing finance teams and category-defining companies, the awards celebrate those shaping the future of finance leadership across Asia.

Awards Categories

Individual Categories

Finance Visionary Award

Recognizing a CFO whose forward-thinking strategies and leadership have driven transformation and industry impact.

Rising Star CFO Award

Celebrating an emerging CFO who has made a significant early impact through strong financial and strategic leadership.

Risk Management Leader Award

Recognizing a CFO who has demonstrated excellence in managing risk through strong frameworks and decision-making.

CFO of the Year (Male)

Honoring outstanding male finance leadership that has set a new standard for excellence and influence.

CFO of the Year (Female)

Celebrating exceptional female finance leadership that has driven results and inspired the profession.

Young CFO of the Year (Under 40)

Recognizing a young finance leader under 40 who has already made a defining mark on their organization.

Team Categories

Business Growth Team Award

Honoring a finance team that has significantly contributed to enabling and accelerating business growth.

Pillars of Finance Award

Recognizing a finance team that has played a critical role in strengthening the organisation's financial foundation.

Finance Powerhouse Award

Celebrating a high-performing finance team that consistently delivers excellence and drives business performance.

Company Categories

SME / Startup Disruptor of the Year

Celebrating a high-growth company that is disrupting markets through innovation and agile business models.

Sustainability Champion Award

Honoring a company that has integrated sustainability into its core strategy and long-term business practices.

Digital Excellence Company of the Year

Recognizing a company that has demonstrated excellence in digital innovation across finance and business operations.

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Event Ticket

Early Bird Offer Applicable

  • Access to the CFO Story Club Event
  • Reserved Seating – Be where the action is
  • Exclusive Networking Lounge
  • Access to the CFO Story Excellence Awards
  • Complimentary Copy of the Business Magazine of the Month
  • Customised Premium Goodies
Club Membership

Club Application

CFO Story Club is an exclusive, application-based network for India’s top finance professionals. With a strict selection process, only the most eligible CFOs and finance leaders gain access. Join the waitlist today to be considered for membership.

*This ticket is for Finance Professionals only and access will not be available for Service Providers, students & Finance Consultants. For a Vendor Pass please click here

More than 10 enrolment?

Give your team CFO Story Club Membership!

Click here to view the group offerings with special benefits & discounted fee.

You may contact the following in case of enquiries for more than 10 delegates:

Shriya Fathwani

Mobile: +91-9554993360 (Whatsapp)

Email: executivelearning@competitorsview.com

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Past Partners

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Citi
Happay
HSBC
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Zycus
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Lark
Servify
Sobha
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Happay
HSBC
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Zycus
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Lark
Servify
Sobha
Walmart
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CIMA
Fi Money
Finalyzer
IBM
Koinearth
Mirae Asset
Nu Pie
WeWork
Zoho
Zuci Systems
Walmart
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CIMA
Fi Money
Finalyzer
IBM
Koinearth
Mirae Asset
Nu Pie
WeWork
Zoho
Zuci Systems
CFO Story Club networking

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About The CFO Story Club

With India’s emerging development story, changing regulatory environment, high compliance requirement, maximum governance, financial inclusion and digital transition, the role and responsibilities of a CFO is becoming more and more challenging. Competitors View launched the CFO Story Club as a peer network for finance leaders who want sharper judgment, stronger relationships, and a clearer path through change.

Past Speakers

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