Sarah Ghosh FCMA, CGMA is a globally influential keynote speaker and finance leader, celebrated for her expertise in digital transformation and sustainable finance. Known for her dynamic insights, Sarah recently served as President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and co-chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), representing over 700,000 finance professionals worldwide.
Sarah’s career began with a unique blend of Economics and Computer Science, launching her into a role as a systems engineer, where she developed financial software. This technical foundation drove her decision to pursue professional accreditation in accounting, leading her to achieve CIMA Fellowship status in 2013. Her early years involved engineering finance systems across diverse sectors, from healthcare to consultancy, cultivating a forward-thinking approach that underpins her work with finance functions today.
Sarah has been recognised with prestigious awards throughout her career, reflecting her dedication and impact. In 2023, she was named one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting, and in 2024, she earned the Accounting Personality of the Year award, underscoring her prominence in global finance. Her role as CIMA President has taken her to conferences and roundtables worldwide, engaging with CFOs, regulators, and government leaders on pressing issues like technology adoption, sustainability, and diversity within the profession.
Sarah’s keynote topics are essential for finance leaders navigating today’s complexities. She speaks passionately on how finance functions must evolve in response to global challenges, the role of technology in driving productivity, and the imperative of sustainability. Her ‘I CAN’ approach—Inclusivity, Courage, Authenticity, and Network—advocates for empowering women in finance and creating supportive professional networks. This advocacy, alongside her technological expertise, has made her a sought-after speaker for high-profile finance and leadership events.
Hiring Sarah Ghosh offers audiences a transformative perspective on finance’s future. Her expert guidance on issues like digital transformation, quantum computing, and finance sustainability equips finance leaders with practical tools and forward-looking strategies. Whether addressing the shifting responsibilities of the CFO or the potential of frontier technologies, Sarah’s presentations inspire resilience and adaptability.
How to hire Sarah Ghosh
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Sarah Ghosh's official speaker topics are listed below:
- The CFO as a Chameleon: Adapting to a changing landscape
- The Future of Finance: Preparing for tomorrow’s roles
- Will Technology Really Drive Productivity and Efficiency?
- Quantum Computing in Finance: Preparing for the next frontier
- I CAN – Inclusivity, Courage, Authenticity, and Network for elevating women in finance
- 2024 – Accounting Personality of the Year
- 2023 – Named in Top 50 Women in Accounting
- 2023 – Appointed President of CIMA and co-chair of the AICPA Board
- 2013 – Achieved CIMA Fellow status
