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Sonia Dorais

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Sonia Dorais has over 15 years of experience in B2B technology, fintech, and finance-related industries, with a strong focus on accounts receivable, cash flow, and financial operations. She is currently Chief Executive Officer at Chaser, where she has been leading the business since January 2021, following roles as Interim CEO and Chief Marketing Officer. Her experience combines: Hands-on exposure to finance workflows and credit control through building AR solutions Leading product, growth, and go-to-market strategy in fintech Working closely with finance teams, accountants, and business owners globally Scaling B2B SaaS businesses across marketing, product, and operations Achievements Named Outstanding Leader in Collections (Credit Strategy Leadership Awards, 2023) and Winner of Innovator of the Year (Women in Credit Awards, 2023) Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting (2023) and winner of Director of the Year (Europe Fintech Awards, 2022) Included in Top 25 Women Leaders in Financial Technology in Europe (2022) Led Chaser's continued product expansion into cash flow management, payments, and credit control services and a regular speaker at industry and academic events, including the Figaro Digital Marketing Summit, Amplify EMEA, and guest lectures at McGill University Certifications & Training CICM Credit Bootcamp and credit risk best practices AAT training in budgeting and cash flow management SAP certifications in demand generation, social media, and channel marketing Leadership training including Situational Leadership (Ken Blanchard) and FranklinCovey programmes She is currently Chief Executive Officer at Chaser, where she has been leading the business since January 2021, following roles as Interim CEO and Chief Marketing Officer. Her experience combines: Hands-on exposure to finance workflows and credit control through building AR solutions Leading product, growth, and go-to-market strategy in fintech Working closely with finance teams, accountants, and business owners globally Scaling B2B SaaS businesses across marketing, product, and operations Achievements Named Outstanding Leader in Collections (Credit Strategy Leadership Awards, 2023) and Winner of Innovator of the Year (Women in Credit Awards, 2023) Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Accounting (2023) and winner of Director of the Year (Europe Fintech Awards, 2022) Included in Top 25 Women Leaders in Financial Technology in Europe (2022) Led Chaser's continued product expansion into cash flow management, payments, and credit control services and a regular speaker at industry and academic events, including the Figaro Digital Marketing Summit, Amplify EMEA, and guest lectures at McGill University Certifications & Training CICM Credit Bootcamp and credit risk best practices AAT training in budgeting and cash flow management SAP certifications in demand generation, social media, and channel marketing Leadership training including Situational Leadership (Ken Blanchard) and FranklinCovey programmes

My first year as CEO of Chaser: What’s happened and what I’ve learned
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My first year as CEO of Chaser: What’s happened and what I’ve learned

The last year at Chaser has been a time of exciting growth and considerable challenge. The pandemic indelibly...

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How to avoid difficult conversations with clients on overdue invoices
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How to avoid difficult conversations with clients on overdue invoices

The impact of late payments on UK businesses is staggering.

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Credit control and debt collection policy template for businesses (free template included)
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Credit control and debt collection policy template for businesses (free template included)

Late payment of invoices is one of the major issues businesses in the UK have to overcome. Despite the...

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What are payment terms? What, why, and how | Chaser
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What are payment terms? What, why, and how | Chaser

Establishing clear payment terms is one of the easiest steps on the road to getting paid on time and getting...

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Top 10 signs it's time to outsource your credit control
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Top 10 signs it's time to outsource your credit control

Outsourcing business processes is a step many companies take to get effective control over a range of...

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The costs of mishandled credit control and accounts receivables
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The costs of mishandled credit control and accounts receivables

Your accounts receivable process could be costing you as much as £100,000 per year.

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Ways CEOs are rethinking accounts receivables
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Ways CEOs are rethinking accounts receivables

In the past, Accounts Receivable (A/R) has always been cast aside as a small part of the finance department....

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Why accounts receivable is important for SMEs
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Why accounts receivable is important for SMEs

One of the most important financial measures for SMEs is accounts receivable. Keep reading to learn more...

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Debt recovery and credit control essentials
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Debt recovery and credit control essentials

Trading with a customer is like courtship.

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The story behind the Chaser rebrand and new beginning
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The story behind the Chaser rebrand and new beginning

One of the inevitable side effects of start-ups is an inconsistency about how we talk about ourselves in...

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Reducing days sales outstanding in a recession
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Reducing days sales outstanding in a recession

It’s no great insight that many businesses are having a tough time right now. What may be surprising is the...

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