NEW YORK (JAN 6. 2026) — CFO Focus announces the launch of CFO Focus Live!, a new multi-platform live series streaming on LinkedIn Live and YouTube, with extended conversations available via the CFO Focus Substack podcast.
Hosted by Aditi Roy, renowned journalist and familiar face to CNBC audiences, the series brings back conversations with some of the most compelling CFOs and General Counsels featured in 2025, while introducing leaders set to take the stage in 2026. Free to attend for CFOs and GCs. Just register at www.cfofocus.org
CFO Focus Live! offers a front-row seat to candid, timely discussions on finance, governance, leadership, and strategy—straight from the C-Suite. Viewers are invited to register now and submit questions live, making each episode interactive and audience-driven.
“This is about creating a direct line between today’s finance and legal leaders and the broader business community,” said John Lockhart at CFO Focus. “With Aditi Roy leading the conversations, we’re excited to go deeper with the executives shaping what’s next.”
Introducing the India People Segment
The series will also debut a special new segment, India People, spotlighting Indians and South Asians in the C-Suite. The segment will be co-anchored by Aditi Roy and Ravi Kumar, highlighting leadership journeys, global perspectives, and the growing influence of South Asian executives across industries.
Featured Guests
Upcoming guests include:
- Mayank Sharma, CFO at EnergyX, a pioneer in cleaner lithium extraction technologies supporting sustainable energy and electric vehicle production. Sharma was previously featured at CFO Focus Austin.
- Anna Gomez, longtime CFO at global advertising icon Leo Burnett, now serving as CFO at Inspired Thinking Group (ITG). Gomez was featured at CFO Focus Chicago, interviewed by longtime CNBC reporter Jane Wells.
“These leaders represent the depth and diversity of voices CFO Focus is proud to showcase,” said Lockhart. “From sustainable energy to global marketing, their insights resonate across sectors.”
CFO Focus Live! streams on LinkedIn Live and YouTube, with audio editions available on the CFO Focus Substack podcast. The episodes will air monthly on Thursday, January 22, 2026. They will also be available to watch and listen to after the livestream broadcast.
Register now. Bring your questions. Join the conversation.
About CFO Focus
CFO Focus is a premier platform convening senior finance and legal leaders to share insights, build community, and shape the future of business leadership through live events, digital programming, and thought leadership. More information, access to prior programs and registration for upcoming virtual and in-person programs at www.cfofocus.org
