Janet Song: Embedding innovation and purpose into strategic finance leadership

What is your professional and educational background?

I currently serve as Chief Financial Officer, with an academic background in finance and controlling. 

What is the most exciting thing about your work?

What excites me most is the opportunity to embed innovation into core business workflows, enhancing both efficiency and productivity. 

What attracted you to Cambridge Judge Business School and the Executive MBA?

Cambridge Judge Business School represents a hub of academic excellence, intellectual diversity and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I was drawn to its emphasis on innovation, its global perspective and the exceptional calibre of its Executive MBA cohort. The University of Cambridge’s rich heritage and culture of thought leadership make it an ideal environment for both personal and professional growth.

What are you hoping to get out of the Executive MBA?

I aim to expand my strategic and financial toolkit, broaden my global outlook and engage with a network of forward-thinking peers across sectors and geographies. The EMBA journey is also a space for self-discovery, enabling me to refine my leadership approach and elevate my impact in both business and society.

What are your long-term career ambitions?

My long-term goal is to take on a leadership role in strategic finance where I can drive sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. I aspire to contribute to organisations in a way that leaves a lasting, positive imprint on both business outcomes and societal progress.