Leading Through Disruption by Chicago CFO Leadership Council

LEADING THROUGH DISRUPTION HOSTED BY  THE CHICAGO CFO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Networking | 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM Program   ------------------------- Today’s business environment is one of rapid pace and on-going change. Drivers include increasingly sophisticated technology, connected global markets, and the emergence of new competitors. For leaders, this presents many new opportunities but also unforeseen change and disruption.  Hence, how should today’s leaders prepare themselves and their teams to not only adapt but to succeed? Join The CFO Leadership Council’s next executive forum during which the topic of Leading Through Disruption and Change will be explored.  Hear the personal experiences and lessons learned of Tony Hunter, former CEO of the Tribune Media Company, who successfully led his company through a near death, challenging period for the Tribune by building adaptive resilient teams.   ------------------------- WHO SHOULD ATTEND  CFOs and senior finance executives interested in learning how to recognize and protect their organization from disrupters.  LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Understand the early warning indicators of disruption and how to monitor for them; • Understand how to successfully drive change by applying a financial lease to focus the effort; • Gain insights for assessing your team's readiness and adaptability to disruption and proactive steps to take; • Personal approaches leaders can apply to build their inner strength and leadership image.   ------------------------- KEY NOTE SPEAKER ------------------------- Click here [http://www.cfoleadershipcouncil.com/about/] to learn more about CFO Leadership Council.  REGISTRATION All current CFO Leadership Council members may attend this program for free. Non-member senior financial executives who are CFOs, Vice Presidents of Finance, Directors of Finance and Controllers (or the like) are welcome to attend this program for $60. Please note that service providers or any executives who are not senior financial executives (CFOs, Vice Presidents of Finance, Controllers, Directors of Finance, etc.) cannot attend this event. The CFO Leadership Council reserves the right to decline any registration. ------------------------- MORE INFORMATION For more information about this program or The CFO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, please contact John Gimpert, CHICAGO AREA DIRECTOR, The CFO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, at john@cfolc.com or Emily Smith, Marketing Director, The CFO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, at emily@cfolc.com. ------------------------- CANCELLATION POLICY If you would like to cancel your ticket or request a refund, please contact Emily Smith at email above. Refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the program. ------------------------- _The CFO LEADERSHIP COUNCIL IS REGISTERED WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BOARDS-of-Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors (Sponsor ID 109063). State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org [http://www.nasba.org/]_ ------------------------- ABOUT OUR SPEAKER TONY HUNTER  Tony W. Hunter is a widely recognized media and marketing solutions thought leader and expert in organizational transformation. Currently, Hunter serves as President of TWH, Inc; Chairman of Nucleus Marketing Solutions, a collaborative venture between Gannett, Hearst, McClatchy and Tribune; Chairman of the National Newspaper Association; and a Member of the Board of the Alliance for Audited Media. Hunter served as President of National Revenue and Strategic Initiatives for Tribune Publishing in 2016. Hunter was responsible for top-line national revenue performance across the Company. In addition to day-to-day operating responsibilities, Hunter was charged with identifying innovative strategic partnerships and company-wide initiatives to transform the business model and achieve financial objectives. From 2008 to 2016, Hunter served as CEO of Chicago Tribune Media Group (CTMG), one of the nation’s largest diversified media and marketing solutions companies. Hunter was part of the senior team that steered the company through bankruptcy. His leadership led to business model transformation achieved by initiating a culture of collaboration and innovation; encouraging team members to embrace emerging platforms to diversify revenues; and identifying new opportunities to engage audiences and marketers alike. Under Hunter’s leadership, CTMG acquired 38 suburban-Chicago titles; implemented an award-winning next-generation digital experience; introduced Blue Sky Innovation, a hub for tech-minded entrepreneurs, and developed digital marketing services, including branded content and native advertising solutions. Hunter is an active member of the Chicago community, serving as chair emeritus of Metropolitan Family Services, board member of United Way and as a member of the Commercial Club of Chicago.