Why Traditional Finance Incentives Are Dead with Darren Heffernan, CEO at Trintech

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In this episode of CFO Weekly, Darren Heffernan, Chief Executive Officer at Trintech, joins Megan Weis to explore how leadership incentives must evolve for the new generation of finance professionals. From fostering cross-functional collaboration to embracing AI and automation, Darren shares why traditional incentives no longer resonate with younger executives and what strategies actually drive performance. With over 30 years of experience in finance and operational roles, Darren has held multiple strategic positions at Trintech since 2001, including CFO and President/COO, before assuming the CEO role. A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, he has been instrumental in driving Trintech's growth through numerous acquisitions and market expansions. Darren's expertise spans financial leadership, operational excellence, and technological innovation, with a particular focus on modernizing financial processes through AI and automation.