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A Personal Journey from Finance to the Boardroom: Key Pivots to Enterprise Leadership A Personal Journey from Finance to the Boardroom: Key Pivots to Enterprise Leadership A Personal Journey from Finance to the Boardroom: Key Pivots to Enterprise Leadership

Minneapolis Golf Club  

2001 Flag Ave S
St Louis Park, MN 55426-2327

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Tuesday, May 05, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central Standard Time

“A Personal Journey from Finance to the Boardroom: Key Pivots to Enterprise Leadership” - A fireside chat with John Wiehoff, moderated by Steve Dorgan

In this moderated conversation, John Wiehoff will share his personal career journey from foundational finance at a large public accounting firm to executive leadership roles at CH Robinson, and ultimately to serving as a director on multiple public company boards. Moderated by Steve Dorgan, the discussion will explore two pivotal transitions that resonate strongly with finance professionals: first, the move from specialized finance roles into broader leadership responsibilities, and second, the shift from CEO to board governance. Through real‑world examples and reflections, participants will gain insight into how financial expertise can be leveraged for enterprise leadership, how leadership expectations evolve over time, and how experienced executives contribute value in the boardroom.

CPE Learning Objectives:

  • Translate foundational finance experience into broader enterprise leadership impact, drawing on lessons from a career that began in public accounting and expanded into executive roles.
  • Identify the mindset and capability shifts required to move from specialized finance roles into general management and leadership positions.
  • Differentiate the responsibilities of operating leadership versus board governance, including how decision-making, accountability, and influence change at each stage.
  • Apply practical insights from two critical career pivots—finance to leadership, and CEO to board director—to their own career planning.

Agenda:

  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Arrival, Networking
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch, Presentation
  • 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Additional Networking
  • 1:00 PM – Departure

Free parking
Lunch
 

Earn 1 CPE credit while exploring timely, relevant content designed for today’s finance professionals.
 

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Speakers

Steve Dorgan

Moderator

Savills

John P. Wiehoff

Retired Chairman and CEO

C.H. Robinson Worldwide