The STOIX Podcast
Dive into the world of building an impactful C-Suite with The STOIX Podcast, your new go-to resource for insider insights and expert strategies.
STOIX Co-founders Rory McDermott and Neil French sit down with recruitment and talent acquisition experts, finance leaders, and diversity champions to explore the art of finding, nurturing, and retaining top finance talent that makes a positive impact.
If you want to understand the best approach to building a powerhouse finance team or are interested in growing as a finance professional, tune in to our episodes for actionable tips, inspiring stories, and game-changing perspectives.
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The STOIX Podcast
From Piano Lessons to CFO: Vineta's No-BS Route to the Top Job - Lessons from Vineta Bajaj
Vineta Bajaj didn’t follow a traditional path to the top – and she’s not shy about saying so.
Now Group CFO at Rohlik Group, Vineta shares the unfiltered story behind her rise, from teaching piano and side-trading during uni, to leading billion-euro businesses and rewriting what it means to lead in finance.
This episode is packed with bold moves, real career talk, and the kind of lessons you don’t get in textbooks.
We cover:
🎹 How Vineta turned “random” side skills into career-defining moments
📣 What happens when you challenge your FD and go straight to the CFO
🤖 Why AI is changing the size and shape of finance teams
🍕💻🚋 And how obsessing over pizzas, laptops and trams is actually leadership
For anyone aiming higher, moving faster, or building something big – this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.
#CFOJourney #FutureOfFinance #LeadershipMindset #AIandFinance #STOIX
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:03 - Career Path: From Aspirations to Realities
05:51 - Education and Early Experiences
09:00 - Navigating the Corporate Landscape
15:09 - Strategic Career Moves
18:01 - The Transition to CFO
20:56 - Leadership and Decision Making
23:47 - Reflections on Achievements
38:43 - Exploring Capacity and Personal Growth
41:16 - The Importance of Mentorship and Support
45:06 - Leveraging AI in Finance
56:25 - The Evolving Role of CFOs in a Tech-Driven World
01:00:18 - Navigating Challenges and Building Relationships
