Why Traditional Finance Incentives Are Dead with Darren Heffernan, CEO at Trintech
May 6, 2025
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Darren Heffernan, Chief Executive Officer at Trintech, joins Megan Weis to explore how leadership incentives must evolve for the new generation of finance professionals. From fostering cross-functional collaboration to embracing AI and automation, Darren shares why traditional incentives no longer resonate with younger executives and what strategies actually drive performance.
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Darren Heffernan, Chief Executive Officer at Trintech, joins Megan Weis to explore how leadership incentives must evolve for the new generation of finance professionals. From fostering cross-functional collaboration to embracing AI and automation, Darren shares why traditional incentives no longer resonate with younger executives and what strategies actually drive performance.
With over 30 years of experience in finance and operational roles, Darren has held multiple strategic positions at Trintech since 2001, including CFO and President/COO, before assuming the CEO role. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, he has been instrumental in driving Trintech's growth through numerous acquisitions and market expansions. Darren's expertise spans financial leadership, operational excellence, and technological innovation, with a particular focus on modernizing financial processes through AI and automation.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to structure modern incentives beyond traditional compensation to include career advancement and work-life balance
- Why cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision-making should be core components of leadership development
- The role of AI and automation in addressing the declining number of finance graduates and retiring CPAs
- How to create a culture that encourages experimentation and innovation while maintaining high-performance standards
- Why purpose-driven initiatives like DEI and employee resource groups are essential for attracting modern talent
- How to prepare finance teams for digital transformation through continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies
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