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Tony
Gonnella
CFO
Hitachi Vantara
As Chief Financial Officer, Tony Gonnella leads the company’s financial strategy for profitable growth, scalability and market leadership. He is responsible for driving financial operations, IT, pricing and deal governance, integrated business analytics, and operational strategies. Additionally, he oversees the strategy for advanced systems and tools to drive innovation, business efficiencies and performance. Tony joined Hitachi Vantara in 2023, bringing over 20 years of expertise and a strategic, analytical approach to continuous improvement. He has a strong history of excelling in financial planning, management reporting, corporate budgeting, P&L management, financial analysis, and ERP implementation. Prior to joining Hitachi Vantara, Tony served as the CFO of Cortex and Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks, where he led the financial strategy for the company’s fast-growing SaaS product suite and cyber risk services. He has a proven track record of leading finance teams at global organizations, including NetApp, NetScout Systems, Network General, and McAfee Associates. Tony earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California.
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26 February 2026 09:15 - 09:45
Precision, clarity, confidence: How high performing finance teams earn stakeholder trust in volatile markets
With 93% of CFOs saying they now play a significant role in shaping business strategy (Forbes), finance leaders are being measured not just on accuracy but on their ability to inspire confidence and drive alignment across the organization. Discover how high-performing finance teams use clarity, transparency and data-backed narratives to shape strategy and earn trust, as we uncover the FP&A and IR practices that command credibility in the boardroom and the market. Key takeaways - How to build reporting and communication habits that strengthen confidence among boards, investors and operators - Ways to transform massive data sets into crisp, actionable narratives that accelerate decision-making - How aligned FP&A and IR functions amplify finance’s authority and strategic voice - Methods for balancing transparency with focus so stakeholders get clarity without overload - Leadership behaviors that distinguish high-trust, high-performing finance teams in unpredictable markets