Remembering Jim Pardee, Co-Founder & Distinguished Alumnus, FLG Partners (1941-2026)
By Jeff Kuhn
We were so saddened to learn of Jim Pardee’s recent passing. He was a founding partner and distinguished alumnus of FLG Partners, who helped build our firm with his expertise and the warmth he brought to every relationship. Jim played a key role in our firm’s inception and growth, establishing…Read More
Read MoreManaging Cybersecurity Risks: Protecting Against Ransomware
By Jeff Kuhn
In April 2021 my partner at FLG, Fuad Ahmad, wrote a post titled Managing Cybersecurity Risk: The Role of the CFO. His key points remain timely and highly relevant today. In this post I want to address perhaps the most pernicious, rapidly growing, and dangerous threat to Cybersecurity today: Ransomware….Read More
Read MoreHow to Get on a Corporate Board
By Jeff Kuhn
Because part of FLG’s consulting practice is to counsel corporate boards, we’re often asked about how a C-suite executive finds and secures a corporate board seat. The short answer is: “planning, persistence and patience.” Identifying Board Opportunities: Network, Network, Network In many respects the process of finding and being selected…Read More
Read MoreProactive C-Suite Planning: Who’s Your Successor?
By Jeff Kuhn
An essential responsibility of C-suite officers and corporate board members is to anticipate and plan for a CFO, CEO or even a board member’s departure and succession well before it happens. CFOs, as a critical member of the C-suite, play an important role in this process. As a CFO, contemplating…Read More
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