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John
Faulkner
ex (CFO)
Versaterm Public Safety
John Faulkner is a seasoned finance executive with nearly 30 years of experience leading financial strategy and operations for high-growth technology companies. Most recently, he served as CFO of Versaterm, a global provider of public safety software, where he oversaw finance, legal, and IT functions while leading the integration of twelve acquisitions, multiple financings, and a significant expansion in revenue. Earlier in his career, John held CFO and senior finance leadership roles at companies including Ntirety, PeopleAdmin, and Layered Tech, guiding organizations through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth initiatives. His background also includes leadership positions at Level 3, Broadwing, and Dell, where he focused on financial planning, cost optimization, and cash flow strategy. Known for his results-oriented and collaborative approach, John has deep expertise in M&A, private equity and debt financing, financial planning and analysis, and business model development. He brings a strong track record of helping organizations scale, improve profitability, and navigate complex growth environments.
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09 September 2026 09:45 - 10:30
Panel: Capital allocation under pressure: Investing for growth without increasing risk
Every investment decision carries greater weight in today's volatile business environment. Rising costs, economic uncertainty and shifting market conditions mean CFOs must carefully balance growth ambitions with financial resilience. The challenge is no longer simply finding capital to invest, but ensuring every pound deployed creates long-term value without exposing the business to unnecessary risk. This session explores how leading CFOs are reshaping their capital allocation strategies to prioritise high-impact investments, improve decision-making and strengthen resilience. Learn how finance leaders are evaluating competing priorities, assessing risk and allocating capital with greater confidence in an increasingly unpredictable environment. Key takeaways: - Develop a capital allocation framework that balances growth, profitability and resilience. - Evaluate investment opportunities using risk-adjusted decision-making and value creation principles. - Improve capital deployment by aligning investment decisions with long-term strategic priorities.