APAC CIOOutlook

Advertise

with us

  • Technologies
      • Artificial Intelligence
      • Big Data
      • Blockchain
      • Cloud
      • Digital Transformation
      • Internet of Things
      • Low Code No Code
      • MarTech
      • Mobile Application
      • Security
      • Software Testing
      • Wireless
  • Industries
      • E-Commerce
      • Education
      • Logistics
      • Retail
      • Supply Chain
      • Travel and Hospitality
  • Platforms
      • Microsoft
      • Salesforce
      • SAP
  • Solutions
      • Business Intelligence
      • Cognitive
      • Contact Center
      • CRM
      • Cyber Security
      • Data Center
      • Gamification
      • Procurement
      • Smart City
      • Workflow
  • Home
  • CXO Insights
  • CIO Views
  • Vendors
  • News
  • Conferences
  • Whitepapers
  • Newsletter
  • Awards
Apac
  • Artificial Intelligence

    Big Data

    Blockchain

    Cloud

    Digital Transformation

    Internet of Things

    Low Code No Code

    MarTech

    Mobile Application

    Security

    Software Testing

    Wireless

  • E-Commerce

    Education

    Logistics

    Retail

    Supply Chain

    Travel and Hospitality

  • Microsoft

    Salesforce

    SAP

  • Business Intelligence

    Cognitive

    Contact Center

    CRM

    Cyber Security

    Data Center

    Gamification

    Procurement

    Smart City

    Workflow

Menu
    • FinTech
    • Cyber Security
    • Hotel Management
    • Workflow
    • E-Commerce
    • Business Intelligence
    • MORE
    #

    Apac CIOOutlook Weekly Brief

    ×

    Be first to read the latest tech news, Industry Leader's Insights, and CIO interviews of medium and large enterprises exclusively from Apac CIOOutlook

    Subscribe

    loading

    THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING

    • Home
    Editor's Pick (1 - 4 of 8)
    left
    IT Service Delivery Models Evolving with Business

    Todd Larson, CIO, Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group

    Managing Digital Transformation by IT and Security Teams

    Elena Kvochko, CIO-Group Security Function, Barclays

    Moving towards Banking and Fintech Partnership

    Peter Clark, Regional CIO, Standard Chartered Bank Technology and Operations, Hong Kong

    Technology and Business Conscience Collision

    Winston Benedict, CIO, Dentsu Aegis Network ANZ

    eMortgage, The Next Big Thing is Already Here: Make it Bigger

    Nafees Ahmed, CIO, Indiabulls

    Current Technology Issues/Trends

    Tim Thurman, CIO, Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)

    E-Mortgage, The Next Big Thing is already here: Make it Bigger

    Nafees Ahmed, CIO, Indiabulls

    Digitalisation in a Rapidly Changing Environment

    John Ang, Chief Technology Officer, EtonHouse International Education Group

    right

    Identifying Industry Transitions to Accelerate the Business

    Bob Swan, SVP, Finance & CFO, eBay

    Tweet
    content-image

    Bob Swan, SVP, Finance & CFO, eBay

    One of the things I love about my job is how the role of the CFO has continued to evolve to be more and more strategic over time. Historically, the CFO was seen as the mere “bean counter” and has since evolved to a strategic partner to the CEO, driving strategies to “grow the beans.”

    At eBay we believe that the best way to create long-term shareholder value is to stay focused on the customer, understand how your business fits within broader industry trends, and listen and engage with employees.

    Focus on the customer: Today, much of my time is spent with our customers. Speaking with them allows us to understand their needs and have a deeper understanding of future trends in commerce and payments. This enables us to be better partner and drive success in the markets in which we operate.

    Understand the industry: Technology has sped up the pace of change across industries and as a strategic business partner, CFOs must be an expert at spotting industry transitions and using market inflection points to accelerate their business.

    Innovating, executing and delivering great results are hallmarks of the most successful CFOs.

    "Speaking with customers allows us to understand their needs and have a deeper understanding of future trends in commerce and payments"

    Specific to eBay, my team has helped transform the company from a startup to a $16 Billion company that is well positioned for ongoing success. We always take a look at where the market is going and ask ourselves: “Where is the market headed and which assets will we need as a company to enhance the role we play in commerce? How are we expanding the role we are playing in the industry to gain share and make the right decisions to create value for shareholders?” By asking these questions, we’re able to make strategic business decisions that can help to fuel growth and allow us to maintain our leadership position.

    A perfect example is merger and acquisition activity. In the past five years, eBay has completed 37 acquisitions. With each acquisition, we strategically identify companies that have the technology and talent that can be added to help accelerate our business. As the CFO, my job is to ensure these companies enhance our growth strategy.

    For instance, if you take a look at the recent PayPal innovations, you can see how we’ve integrated technology from acquisitions into our products. In our digital wallet, we leverage the credit card scanning technology from card.io. We’ve also used Fig Card’s technology and expertise in mobile POS to build out our PayPal Here offering. At the same time, we’re taking the talent and deploying them throughout the business, having them work on interesting and strategic projects.

    Engage with employees: Internally, my team has continued to focus on engaging employees and helping them to understand the health of our business. Over time, we’ve learned that the best possible way to be the best business partner is to make everything we do extremely simple. We all know that finance can be complex with new accounting rules or complexity within our own business. At the end of the day, the best way for us to be a great partner is to embrace the complexity, but simplify it.

    Weekly Brief

    loading
    Top 10 FinTech Solution Companies - 2021
    ON THE DECK

    FinTech 2021

    I agree We use cookies on this website to enhance your user experience. By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies. More info

    Read Also

    Modernizing Lending Through Innovative, Secure and Scalable Technology

    Modernizing Lending Through Innovative, Secure and Scalable Technology

    Steven Meek, Chief Information Officer, Pepper Money
    Advancing the Chemical Industry through Digital Transformation

    Advancing the Chemical Industry through Digital Transformation

    Jan Mandrup Olesen, Global Head of Digital Business, Indorama Ventures
    Cultivating a Sustainable Future through Collaboration

    Cultivating a Sustainable Future through Collaboration

    Jiunn Shih, Chief Marketing, Innovation & Sustainability Officer, Zespri International
    Mastering Digital Marketing Strategies

    Mastering Digital Marketing Strategies

    Tasya Aulia, Director of Marketing and Communications, Meliá Hotels International
    Building a Strong Collaborative Framework for Artificial Intelligence

    Building a Strong Collaborative Framework for Artificial Intelligence

    Boon Siew Han, Regional Head of Humanoid Component Business & R&D (Apac & Greater China), Schaeffler
    From Legacy to Agility Through Digital Transformation

    From Legacy to Agility Through Digital Transformation

    Athikom Kanchanavibhu, EVP, Digital & Technology Transformation, Mitr Phol Group
    Change Management for Clinical Ancillary Teams: Aligning Practice with Policy and Progress

    Change Management for Clinical Ancillary Teams: Aligning Practice with Policy and Progress

    Ts. Dr. James Chong, Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Asia Hospital – Tebrau
    Digital Transformation: A Journey Beyond Technology

    Digital Transformation: A Journey Beyond Technology

    John Ang, Group CTO, EtonHouse International Education Group
    Loading...
    Copyright © 2025 APAC CIOOutlook. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy and Anti Spam Policy 

    Home |  CXO Insights |   Whitepapers |   Subscribe |   Conferences |   Sitemaps |   About us |   Advertise with us |   Editorial Policy |   Feedback Policy |  

    follow on linkedinfollow on twitter follow on rss
    This content is copyright protected

    However, if you would like to share the information in this article, you may use the link below:

    https://fintech.apacciooutlook.com/cxoinsights/identifying-industry-transitions-to-accelerate-the-business-nwid-253.html