Ian Callus, Finance Director of The Access Bank Malta Limited, took part as a panellist at CFO Challenges 2025: The Exponential CFO, an event hosted by Deloitte on 12 November 2025. The conference brought together CFOs and senior business leaders from across the region to discuss how finance functions are responding to disruption, accelerating transformation, and preparing for the future of leadership.
The agenda centred on the expanding role of today’s CFO—particularly in creating long-term value, strengthening operational resilience, and leading people-focused change in an increasingly complex environment.
During a session on operational resilience, Ian highlighted the need for organisations to build strong foundations in the face of rising risks. Drawing on his experience in financial services, he outlined practical steps for enhancing resilience, including implementing robust internal controls, ensuring cultural alignment, and adopting a proactive risk-management approach with clear accountability across teams.
Ian also participated in the panel discussion The Real Cost of Fraud to Business. He emphasised that the CFO’s influence reaches far beyond traditional financial stewardship, extending into culture, conduct, and strategic decision-making. His insights underscored the growing obligation for finance leaders to champion ethical behaviour, transparency, and long-term organisational resilience.
