CFO Insights: Managing financial markets conditions

Are you a senior finance professional preparing to step into strategic CFO leadership?

Join us for an exclusive online masterclass, part of IE Business School’s CFO Program.

In today’s volatile and complex environment, the modern CFO must go beyond technical expertise to become a true strategic partner—capable of navigating capital market dynamics, assessing risk and making forward-looking investment and financing decisions.

This session offers a high-level, practical perspective on how financial market conditions shape corporate strategy and long-term value creation.

Through an interactive discussion enriched with real-world insights, we will explore:

• How current financial market conditions influence corporate finance and capital market decisions
• Strategic timing in investment and financing transactions
• Managing market risk in uncertain and rapidly evolving environments
• Interest rate trends and their expected evolution
• The impact of macroeconomic shifts and geopolitical dynamics on financial strategy

The CFO Program is a transformative 15-week blended learning experience designed for senior finance executives with over 10 years of experience who aspire to excel at the highest levels of global business. Combining advanced financial strategies, cutting-edge technologies, sustainability integration and hands-on learning—including the Game Changer Financial Projects—it equips participants with the strategic leadership, global perspective and interpersonal skills required to thrive in the C-suite.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain forward-looking insights and exchange perspectives with a select group of senior finance professionals.

In this exclusive event, we’ll be examining how our CFO Program can give you a unique perspective on financial leadership in a rapidly evolving business ecosystem, as well as holistic view of the future of the business world.

Led by:

Luis Montesinos – Adjunct Professor, IE Business School, Teaches Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, and Financial Decision-Making.

Luis Montesinos brings over 30 years of experience in multinational corporations, having led more than 60 transactions totaling over €6 billion. His expertise spans treasury management, corporate finance, and capital markets. He has held key financial leadership roles at Alcatel-Lucent (now Nokia) for 18 years, followed by 10 years at Campofrío Food Group (now Sigma Europe) as Treasury & Tax Director and later Treasury & Investor Relations Director. He has also served as a Senior Advisor at PwC and is currently the Group Treasurer at Grupo Lantero.

Virginia Bombín  – Academic Director of the CFO Program

Virginia is an adjunct professor of Corporate Finance at IE Business School and Headspring (FT|IE Business School joint venture). She is also an independent financial consultant specializing in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. With over 20 years of experience, she focuses on economic value creation and its assessment through financial metrics. Has designed and delivered corporate finance programs for leading global companies, including: Ferrovial, Telefónica, Orange, Inditex, Accenture, PwC, Santander, BBVA, London Stock Exchange, Maxam, Roche, Nissan, and many more.

Education: MBA in Business Administration, IE Business School, Spain; Bachelor in Business Administration, European University (Madrid-Brussels).