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Aaron
George
VP, Corporate Finance & Treasury
Blue Shield of California
Aaron serves as the Vice President of Corporate Finance for Ascendiun, the parent company of Blue Shield of California. This role encompasses all financial planning & analysis activities for the company, as well as leadership of all Treasury functions and project management for regulatory compliance. In addition, Aaron is the Head of Finance for Stellarus, a new technology company formed under the parent company, managing a team of 100+ people. Prior to Ascendiun, Aaron served as Senior Vice President of Finance at Wells Fargo, Director of Finance at a technology startup, and Finance Manager at Intel Corporation. Aaron has a Master's degree from Brown University, an MBA from the University of Arizona, and is currently working on a Master's Degree from the University of Virginia in technology and instruction. Aaron lives in the Bay Area and his hobbies include tennis, running, and hiking.
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26 February 2026 09:45 - 10:30
Panel | Mindset is the new multiplier: How CFOs build adaptive, high-performing & AI-ready finance teams
Every CFO knows that tools are changing fast, but the real competitive edge now comes from teams who think bigger, adapt faster and don’t freeze when the playbook shifts. Join us and discover how finance leaders can build a culture of curiosity and continuous learning while adopting the leadership habits and team rituals that shift finance from fixed thinking to growth-ready capability in an AI-accelerated world. Key takeaways - How to embed a growth mindset across the finance function to strengthen adaptability and performance - Practical approaches to developing talent that can learn quickly and confidently in an AI-accelerated environment - Leadership habits that encourage experimentation, curiosity and cross-functional problem solving - Ways to introduce AI-informed skills without overwhelming teams or slowing down day-to-day operations - Strategies for creating a culture where continuous learning becomes a natural part of how finance works and wins