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Nikki
Mamedova
Senior Finance Executive, Office of the CFO
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Nikki Mamedova is a senior finance executive with over 20 years of leadership experience at top-tier Big 4 public accounting firms and Fortune 500 companies across the US, UK, Canada, and Asia. She has successfully driven large-scale transformations, scaled finance functions, and delivered strategic financial initiatives for global giants such as Amazon, Royal Bank of Canada, Saks, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, and Carter’s, among others. Recognized for delivering large-scale transformations across finance and building high-performing global teams, Nikki excels at aligning finance operations with strategic objectives to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence. In addition to her professional achievements, her leadership has also extended to roles as Treasurer and Board member for prominent organizations, including Financial Executives International and Toastmasters International. Nikki holds CPA designations in the US and Canada and is a proud Alum of Columbia Business School and Kansas State University.
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26 February 2026 09:45 - 10:30
Panel | Mindset is the new multiplier: How CFOs build adaptive, high-performing & AI-ready finance teams
Every CFO knows that tools are changing fast, but the real competitive edge now comes from teams who think bigger, adapt faster and don’t freeze when the playbook shifts. Join us and discover how finance leaders can build a culture of curiosity and continuous learning while adopting the leadership habits and team rituals that shift finance from fixed thinking to growth-ready capability in an AI-accelerated world. Key takeaways - How to embed a growth mindset across the finance function to strengthen adaptability and performance - Practical approaches to developing talent that can learn quickly and confidently in an AI-accelerated environment - Leadership habits that encourage experimentation, curiosity and cross-functional problem solving - Ways to introduce AI-informed skills without overwhelming teams or slowing down day-to-day operations - Strategies for creating a culture where continuous learning becomes a natural part of how finance works and wins