The STOIX Podcast

We’re thrilled to welcome Mary Corrie, formerly at Golar LNG, and former Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at JustPark, to the latest episode of The STOIX Podcast! With over 10 years of diverse financial experience, Mary’s fascinating and humble journey highlights her as a truly dynamic figure in the finance world.
In this insightful conversation, Mary delves into her career progression and the challenges she faced transitioning from corporate finance to a thriving tech startup. From navigating the rewards and obstacles of joining JustPark, adapting to the fast-paced startup environment, building strong relationships, and embracing flexibility, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for finance leaders.

Growing up in South East London in the 70s and experiencing overt racism and hatred having been born in Bombay and moving to the UK aged 2.........
A chip on his shoulder, or a flame to get to the top of Finance? 🔥
Getting lucky. 🍀
Making sacrifices. Working all hours of the day and the weekend. 😰
The reality of being a big PLC and Private Equity CFO. 💥
Becoming 'The Saviour' and making the tabloids at M&C Saatchi Group 😇
#podcast #cfo #privateequity #finance

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaNKPdS05M0&t=148s

Law, Finance & Sustainability: Aurore Gil's Inspiring Journey 📖
Studied law and finance, then earned her stripes at business school in Paris, and built a remarkable 14-year career in M&A at UBS - all while starting a family.
Aurore’s story didn’t stop there. After stepping away from banking, she pursued sustainability at Cambridge University and went on to drive change as the Investment Director at Cibus Capital LLP. 🚀
In this motivating episode of the STOIX Podcast, we explore:
🗺️ Early career ambitions and the realities of investment banking
⚙️ Leadership challenges and qualities that define success
🚀 Transitioning from IB to private equity and championing ESG
🏋️ Balancing a high-powered career and family life
If you’re in M&A—or aspiring to be—you’ll gain raw, genuine insights from Aurore’s journey. Don’t miss this one! 👇

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKRr_4Do480
#MandA #Finance #Motivation #STOIX

Well, this is a unique journey—swapping an outstanding sports career for chartered accountancy. 🏉
In this episode, we sit down with Mark Foster, former SVP of LIV Golf, and and CEO of WinSure Group , whose impressive background spans real estate, corporate finance, and private equity. 💼
What sets Mark apart is his remarkable journey from professional sports to corporate leadership. In this conversation, he shares how lessons from his sports career have shaped his leadership style and resilience. 📖
Mark reflects on how his collegiate sports experience instilled discipline, problem-solving skills, and adaptability under pressure—traits that have been invaluable in his finance career. He also explores how these principles contribute to building strong leadership in today’s competitive corporate world. 🦾
This episode is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways for leaders aiming to develop resilience and achieve success, both in business and beyond. 🚀
Thank you, Mark Foster, for sharing your unique journey with us.
If you’re in private equity—or aspiring to be—you’ll gain raw, genuine insights from Mark’s story. Don’t miss this one! 👇
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/CEar84JkR1E
#CareerSwitch #Sport #Finance #PrivateEquity #STOIX

We had a lot of fun recording this episode with Mary C., former Managing Director and former Chief Financial Officer at JustPark! With over a decade of diverse financial experience, Mary takes us on her fascinating journey—from jellybean-wrapping to corporate finance to leading in the tech start-up space.
Amid the laughs, you’ll uncover profound insights on:
⚙️ Adapting to a start-up culture with a focus on cash generation and profitability
🚀 Mastering the art of building strong relationships
🏋️ Taking calculated career risks
🌈 The importance of diverse experiences for aspiring CFOs
A huge thank you to Mary for sharing her unique expertise with us!
If you’re looking to refine your hiring strategies or simply draw inspiration from a seasoned CFO, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/d6SSBeii
#FinanceLeadership #CFO #CareerAdvice #SuccessAndFailure #STOIX