President, CEO & Chair of the Board, Principal Financial Group
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During her tenure as CFO, Deanna Strable navigated pivotal moments that reshaped Principal Financial Group’s strategic direction. A key decision was exiting certain underperforming businesses, a result of a comprehensive strategic review conducted in collaboration with the board. Strable emphasized the importance of focusing on a combination of metrics rather than a singular financial figure, noting that perfection is often unnecessary. She also highlighted the need for continuous, detailed analysis to uncover insights often masked by broader metrics. Additionally, Strable stressed the importa…
Jack McCullough is joined by Deanna HYPERLINK " / deanna-strable-soethout-6a691229 "Strable, CFO of Principal Financial Group. In this episode, she shares the biggest changes she played a role in since she joined this financial services company, as well as her relationship with their CEO. She explains how they are navigating growing client needs in the middle of high-interest rates and lingering inflation. Deanna also opens up about her role in PFG’s audit committee, doing some volunteer work, her advocacy for women’s leadership, and starting a workout cohort. To book a demo with Payhawk, c…
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