AI Governance for Board Directors to Fix Risk Exposure with Actionable Tools - Shannon Nash
The FP&A Guy Network · 2026-04-01 · 22 min
Episode notes
In this episode of Future Finance, Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Hopper are joined by Shannon Nash to discuss how finance roles are evolving and how AI is changing the way businesses operate. They talk about Shannon’s career journey, the importance of understanding operations, and how companies are handling AI at different levels. Shannon Nash is a CPA, attorney, and experienced C-suite leader. She has worked as CFO at companies like Wing, Reputation.com, and Inside Source. She is now a Partner at Alpha AI, focusing on AI governance for executives and boards. In this episode, you will discover: Why career paths are not linear anymore Why finance leaders need to understand operations How AI is being used across companies The gap between AI usage and leadership awareness What CFOs need to manage when it comes to AI Key questions boards should ask about AI AI is becoming part of everyday business, but many companies are still catching up when it comes to managing it properly. Understanding where AI is used and how it’s controlled is becoming essential for leaders.