In this session of our Meet the Gies Faculty series, we speak with University of Illinois’ Gies College of Business Professor Brian Hamm as he shares his unique journey from CFO at multiple leading companies to shaping the next generation of business leaders in academia.

In this exclusive video, Professor Hamm reveals how his hands-on experience as a CFO influenced his teaching approach, the powerful connection between leadership values and the core principles of accounting, and his perspective on the future of accounting in an ever-evolving business landscape.

Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation that bridges the gap between industry expertise and academic excellence. Watch now!

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