Clare Scherrer, Chief Financial Officer at Smiths Group: How I Became a FTSE 100 Chief Financial Officer Global Boss
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*Episode Guest*
Meet Clare Scherrer, Chief Financial Officer at Smiths Group plc. Clare has extensive experience working with and advising a broad range of industrial companies around the globe. She has particularly relevant experience in the sectors in which Smiths has strong positions, including energy, safety & security and aerospace. She holds a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. Clare joined Smiths from Goldman Sachs where she spent more than 25 years, and was a Partner for more than a decade, and most recently Co-Head of the Global Industrials business. Prior to joining Smiths, Clare had been a close adviser to the Group for a number of years. Prior to Goldman Sachs, Clare was a consultant at McKinsey & Company.
*Episode Timestamps*
00:00 Opening Doors: The Importance of Curiosity and Application
02:12 Career Beginnings: Lessons from First Jobs
08:40 Navigating Opportunities: Keeping Doors Open
12:30 The Art of Showing Up and Speaking Up
14:40 Finding Balance: Challenge vs. Overwhelm
18:25 Handling Disappointment: Learning from Setbacks
20:42 The Role of a CFO: Protecting and Propelling
26:31 Starting a Career in Finance: Finding Your Path
32:40 Money Management: Tips for Young People
37:55 Daily Motivation: Pouring a Cup of Ambition
*Episode Partner*
easyJet streamlines affordable travel for all, with every role crucial in connecting millions via Europe's top airline network. With an innovative culture, easyJet empowers you to shape travel's future.
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