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From Go to CFO
A Podcast for aspiring finance leaders looking to take that next step in their careers.
Hosted by the [axr] Recruitment & Search 3 amigos: Greg O’Shea, Kunal Gupta and Nick Constain, this podcast will give you a unique insight into what it takes to become a successful CFO.
Tune in as we speak to inspiring and successful CFOs from the [axr] network as they share their career journeys, how they got to be a CFO and what they learn along the way.
It’s the closest thing you’re going to get to delving into the mind of a CFO!
From Go to CFO
S2, EP 20: Paul Bertie’s Journey of Global Growth, Grounded Leadership & Strategic Shifts
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Paul Bertie, a finance and operations leader who’s navigated a dynamic career across Australia and South Africa from growing up in the wine region just north of Cape Town, to leading transformational change in retail, ecommerce, and consumer goods.
With a career that started in finance roles at Puma and Sunglass Hut, and evolved into high-impact leadership across global markets, Paul shares how embracing change, staying grounded, and thinking commercially have shaped his journey.
Key highlights include:
- How his early roles in retail finance built the foundation for operational leadership
- The mindset shift from functional expert to business transformer
- Lessons learned from working across wholesale, ecommerce, and retail media
- Why cross-market experience (South Africa & Australia) sharpened his strategic edge
- His passion for purpose-driven leadership and building high-performance teams
This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating a career in finance or operations and looking to lead with both clarity and impact.
