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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 11: From Inverell to the C-Suite, Unilever CFO Byron Bassett on Leadership, Value, and the Future of Finance
In this episode of From Go to CFO, we sit down with Byron Bassett, Chief Financial Officer at Unilever, whose journey from a small farming town in Inverell, New South Wales, to the boardrooms of some of the world’s biggest companies is nothing short of inspiring.
Byron shares the leadership lessons that have shaped his career across global giants like GlaxoSmithKline, Woolworths, Johnson & Johnson, Dyon, and Key Pharmaceuticals, and reflects on how trust and accountability form the foundation of high-performing teams.
We explore why the modern CFO is evolving into a Chief Value Officer, balancing financial stewardship with purpose-driven leadership in a rapidly changing business landscape. Byron also offers his perspective on how finance professionals can stay relevant amid the rise of AI and automation, and what it takes to lead with clarity and authenticity in uncertain times.
Whether you’re an aspiring finance leader or simply curious about what it takes to rise from humble beginnings to the top of global business, this conversation with Byron Bassett offers invaluable insights on growth, adaptability, and the future of leadership.
