Diversity
What CFOs Can Do About Diversity
John Touey discusses; why is there such a shortage of diversity in the finance function, and what can a CFO do about it?
November 23, 2020
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John Touey discusses; why is there such a shortage of diversity in the finance function, and what can a CFO do about it?
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