Industry input and relevance

CPA Australia engaged members who were CFOs and asked them about the important issues facing their roles. A small taskforce was set up, made of Stephen Doessel, Jean Lee and David Spong to gather knowledge and input.

With the information from the taskforce, CPA Australia and Chicago Booth have tailored the content to meet the needs of today's CFO.

CPA Australia would like to acknowledge the contribution made by the members of the CFO Advance taskforce. Their input has been invaluable and we would like to thank them for their time and assistance in developing the program.

Stephen Doessel, CPA
CFO, Cue Clothing Co
Australia

Stephen Doessel, CPA, is currently the CFO for Cue Clothing Co, operating over 215 fashion retail stores in Australia and New Zealand. Stephen worked for Foster's, firstly as commercial manager and then as NSW business development manager. Stephen has over 20 years experience throughout Australia, across industries including fashion retailing, FMCG and building projects. Stephen has made a conscious effort to work in a variety of industries and across different markets to maximise future opportunities and to develop a differentiated skill set.

Jean Lee FCPA
Director finance and accounting, APAC
Quest Software, Singapore

Jean Lee, FCPA, is Asia Pacific director, finance and accounting with Quest Software, Singapore, a subsidiary of a NASDAQ listed US company. She is responsible for the Asia Pacific group’s accounting and finance function including financial planning and reporting, treasury and tax. Prior to working in her current role, Jean has worked in a variety of roles in the software industry, including Asia Pacific financial controller, senior finance manager revenue recognition and financial planning and analysis, as well as working as finance director for telecommunication company and Asia Pacific financial controller for a hospitality company.

David Spong FCPA
CFO / Director, finance and business Services
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Ericsson Australia

David Spong, FCPA, is CFO / director, finance and business services for the Oceania region of Ericsson, a telecommunications company with a global annual turnover of in excess of AUD$30 billion per annum with 82,000 employees globally. Working for both the Australian subsidiary, Ericsson Australia, as well as the parent company, LM Ericsson since 1997, David has had a variety of roles including management accountant, commercial manager, general manager of finance, financial analyst, Saudi Arabia CFO and group business controller. David has worked in Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Dubai as well as Australia, assuming his current role in 2008. David was the focus of an interview on his role that is on CPA Australia's YouTube channel titled Leadership profile: David Spong FCPA, CFO of Ericsson Australia.