The Brexit vote has unleashed uncertainty on the market and - so far - EU negotiations have yet to bring clarity for UK businesses or the volatile pound. Anxiety regarding future revenues, supply chains and customs infrastructure is mounting among business leaders as a transitional deal – which is far from being finalized - is fraught with economic repercussions. How should a business prepare if the UK leaves the single market? What will it take to Brexit-proof your business? What are the pre-Brexit action items necessary for UK companies to ensure they survive the unpredictable climate of today, while maximizing the opportunity for growth tomorrow?

Technological disruption, increased competition, and the changing consumer expectations -- these are all issues the C-suite must contend with, while striving to boost business performance. The pressure is on CFOs, who have a comprehensive view of all business lines, to lead the transformation, sometimes disrupting their own business models. How can businesses embrace the latest technological advancements such as AI, IoT and Big Data, and reap the benefits? How can an established company make itself more nimble and more innovative to better face competition from new market entrants? The CFO drives decision-making on whether to enterprise, acquire or partner with potential disrupters; this panel will focus on how to know which choice is the right one.

Digitization can bring huge operational and financial advantages, often maximizing competitiveness and increasing business agility, but the process is not always without hurdles. This discussion will offer the expertise of established cloud-first companies, with a focus on mitigating the risks posed by digitization--from increased vulnerability to data breaches, to compliance with new GDPR provisions that go into effect this May. Communication and preparation are the keys to defining and implementing new procedures and policies as companies prepare to embrace transformative new technologies.