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Samuel (Sam) Wilson is the CEO of 8x8, leveraging over 25 years of expertise in financial analysis, investment management, and sales. Before his CEO role, he served as 8x8's CFO, managing financial strategy and investments in their SaaS platform. Sam also held positions as Chief Customer Officer and SVP for global small business and mid-market sales, overseeing 8x8's expansion into the UK and Europe. Prior to 8x8, he was instrumental in MobileIron's IPO and revenue growth.
In the grand scheme of things, every M&A must make financial sense. Whether it’s cutting cost, increasing revenue, or achieving operational efficiencies, it all boils down to the numbers. After all, every company’s main goal is to grow and increase profit for its shareholders. It is why the Chief Financial Officers play an integral role in M&A. In this interview, we will explore M&A from a CFO’s perspective, featuring Samuel Wilson, Chief Executive Officer at 8x8.