Elevate your role from financial guardian to strategic dealmaker by mastering the complexities of M&A, valuation, and successful public offerings.
In this course leadership expert Adam Mendler interviews veteran executive Bob McMullen to explore the evolution of the Chief Financial Officer from a guardian of the books to a strategic value creator. With a diverse background spanning the semiconductor industry, private equity, and his tenure as CFO of the WWE (formerly Titan Sports) during its transformation into a global media giant, McMullen offers a masterclass on navigating complex financial landscapes and leading high-growth organizations.
This course dives deep into the practical realities of dealmaking, offering a unique perspective on how financial leaders can drive operational success beyond the spreadsheet. McMullen shares his journey of leading multiple companies to IPOs and managing over 60 M&A transactions and divestitures. He discusses the critical importance of understanding business operations to impact financial statements, the nuances of working within Private Equity portfolios to maximize investor returns, and the necessity of adapting to technological shifts like Artificial Intelligence. Whether you are an aspiring CFO or a seasoned executive, this course provides actionable strategies for balancing risk, growth, and leadership.
By participating in this course, you will learn how to:
Motivational & Leadership Speaker
Adam Mendler is a nationally recognized authority on leadership, renowned for his unique ability to deliver perspective-shifting insights shaped by interviewing more than 500 of America’s most successful leaders. The creator and host of the top-rated business and leadership podcast Thirty Minute Mentors, Adam regularly elicits insights from America's top CEOs, founders, athletes, celebrities, and political and military leaders. A keynote speaker to businesses, universities, and non-profit organizations, Adam has written extensively on business and leadership, having authored more than 70 articles published in major media outlets including Forbes, Inc., and HuffPost. A Los Angeles native and lifelong Angels fan, Adam teaches graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA, serves on the board of UCLA’s Master of Applied Statistics & Data Science program, is an emeritus member of USC’s Board of Governors, and is an advisor to numerous companies and leaders.
Global Financial Executive and Operating CFO
Bob McMullan is a global financial executive and seasoned CFO with decades of experience leading finance, operations, and growth across a wide range of industries, including media, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and private equity. He previously served as CFO of Titan Sports, now known as WWE, and has played key roles in public company IPOs, M&A transactions, and private equity portfolio transformations, helping generate billions in shareholder value. Known for his operational mindset and strategic leadership, Bob brings a forward-looking approach to finance, with a strong focus on cash flow, execution, and the evolving role of technology and AI in modern organizations.
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