CFO of the year: Phil Coffey, Westpac

Phil Coffey, Westpac

Being a CFO in 2009 was a tale of mastering a year in two parts.

In the first part, the “safe pair of hands” philosophy prevailed, a continuation of the themes of 2008. But as the market improved and conditions eased CFOs were required to use different skills in their kit bags. The words growth and risk appetite re-entered the vocabulary.

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