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Todd
Newberry
CFO
Prosperity Bank
Todd Newberry is a results-driven executive with extensive leadership experience across start-up, mid-sized, and mature corporate organizations. Throughout his career, he has successfully streamlined business operations, driven sustainable growth, increased sales, improved profitability, and led transformational change through process optimization and operational excellence. He brings deep expertise in financial reporting, accounting, tax planning, compliance, internal controls, and change management, with a proven ability to strengthen financial performance while supporting strategic business objectives. Todd has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, revenue recognition, equipment finance, and corporate tax compliance, complemented by a strong understanding of GAAP and technical accounting principles. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Todd excels at building high-performing teams and fostering strong relationships with executive leadership, boards of directors, investors, customers, and business partners. His experience also spans strategic planning, business development, contract negotiation, operational risk management, project leadership, and investor communications. An accomplished communicator, he has extensive experience in teaching, public speaking, and mentoring, making complex financial concepts accessible to diverse audiences.
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09 September 2026 14:45 - 15:30
Why finance transformation fails (and how to get it right)
Why Finance Transformation Fails (And How to Get It Right) Finance transformation is essential for organizations looking to improve efficiency, agility, and decision-making, yet many initiatives struggle to deliver lasting impact. From unclear objectives and limited adoption to change fatigue and ineffective implementation, even well-funded programs can fail to achieve their intended outcomes. This session explores the common challenges that derail finance transformation and the strategies successful organizations use to overcome them. Hear practical lessons from finance leaders who have modernized operations, embedded sustainable change, and delivered measurable business results. Key takeaways: - Understand the most common reasons finance transformation initiatives fail and how to avoid them. - Build stronger transformation strategies that align technology, people, processes, and business goals. - Drive lasting adoption by creating the right change management approach and measuring meaningful outcomes.