# AI Governance for CFOs to Control Board Risk and Lead Strategic Transformation with Shannon Nash Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-finance-6908937/ai-governance-for-cfos-to-control-board-risk-and-lead-strategic-transformation-with-shannon-nash Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-finance-6908937/ai-governance-for-cfos-to-control-board-risk-and-lead-strategic-transformation-with-shannon-nash.md Podcast: [Future Finance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-finance-6908937) Published: 2026-03-25T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://future-finance.captivate.fm Audio file: https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/09833993-319b-47bf-927a-745cc162ea0c.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/future-finance-6908937/episodes/ai-governance-for-cfos-to-control-board-risk-and-lead-strategic-transformation-with-shannon-nash Duration seconds: 2646 ## Resource In this episode of Future Finance, host Paul Barnhurst is joined by Glenn Hopper and special guest Shannon Nash to explore how AI is transforming the role of finance leaders and boardrooms. The conversation dives into AI adoption, governance, and the shift from traditional finance responsibilities to more strategic, decision-driven roles. Shannon Nash is a global C-suite leader, CPA, attorney, and board director with over 30 years of experience across finance, technology, and governance. She is a Partner at Alpha AI, where she helps organizations strengthen AI governance and strategic decision-making. Shannon has served as CFO at companies like Wing, Reputation.com, and Inside Source, and currently sits on multiple boards, including SoFi Bank and NetScout Systems. In this episode, you will discover: Why finance professionals must continuously retool in the age of AI How AI is changing the role of CFOs and decision-making The importance of AI governance at the board level How to manage AI investment alongside “AI sprawl.” What key questions boards should be asking about AI AI is rapidly evolving from a tool that supports workflows to one that actively drives decisions. As Shannon highlights, this shift requires stronger governance, better alignment between leadership and operations, and a proactive approach from both CFOs and boards. The future of finance will belong to those who can balance innovation with control and strategy with execution. Follow Shannon: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonknash/ Podcast: https://www.noboxesjustverses.com/ Follow Glenn: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gbhopperiii Follow Paul : LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefpandaguy Follow QFlow.AI: Website - https://bit.ly/4i1Ekjg Future Finance is sponsored by QFlow.ai… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/future-finance-6908937/episodes/ai-governance-for-cfos-to-control-board-risk-and-lead-strategic-transformation-with-shannon-nash/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/future-finance-6908937/ai-governance-for-cfos-to-control-board-risk-and-lead-strategic-transformation-with-shannon-nash.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.