At SuperReturn CFO/COO, one theme stood out: the CFO role in private equity is no longer limited to finance. Today’s CFOs are leading on technology adoption, risk management, investor relations, and digital transformation. Hear from two industry leaders on what the future looks like for finance chiefs in private equity.

'Flexibility will define the next generation of CFOs': Paul Cunningham, Helios Investment Partners, on risk, growth, and AI

Paul Cunningham, CFO, Helios Investment Partners and former Chair of IPEV, reflects on how mid-market firms approach technology compared to large-cap players, why risk management and growth are inseparable, and the growing role of AI in valuations. Paul argues that adaptability will be the defining trait of tomorrow’s successful CFOs.

Leading digital transformation: Lionel Schreiber, Kharis Capital, on the evolving role of the CFO

Lionel Schreiber, Group CFO, Kharis Capital, shares how the CFO role has expanded far beyond finance into technology, compliance, and leadership. He explains why AI and data-driven tools are reshaping private equity, how firms can build efficiency and resilience in an age of information abundance, and why sector knowledge and leadership, not just technology, will determine success in the years ahead.