CEOs that are more strategically oriented and less numbers-oriented tend to want to partner with a CFO who has a strong command of the numbers. When that's not the case, and we have CEOs or leadership teams that are focused on their matrix, it can be challenging for the finance organisation. In the new article, Joao Almeida and Rich Feldman discuss some of the current challenges facing leaders in finance, and the role of capital planning in a time of increased uncertainty.
Joao Almeida
Joao Almeida is the Chief Financial Officer for the Hub Terminals Portfolio at AP Moller Maersk. Joao has expertise in blue-chip multinationals in senior finance and transformation leadership roles in supply chain and logistics, consumer, healthcare, telecommunications, building materials and private equity industries. Joao has operated in Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Africa.
Joao served CRH plc as Transformation Director for Europe and Executive Board member at Secil S.A., a CRH-held Joint Venture. Joao has also served as the Managing Director at National Business M&A Advisors, CFO at Cabovisao S.A. (part of Altice Group) and Divisional Finance Director at Royal Numico N.V. (part of Danone Group). He is a KPMG trained and qualified Chartered Accountant with a Masters' degree in Management from the London Business School. Joao currently serves on the Boards of various companies in non-executive roles.