Bird Global appoints new CFO in latest C-suite shakeup

The cash-strapped e-scooter company is tapping Joseph Prodan to take its top financial seat as it faces the threat of potential bankruptcy.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 11, 2023

Women executives may reach leadership parity by 2030: S&P

Despite recent advances, women worldwide are unlikely to attain gender parity throughout the labor force for several decades, according to recent research.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 8, 2023

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Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

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Shutterfly CFO steps down, ex-Philips exec to take over

Jan Paul Teuwen will take the finance reins at the San Jose, California-based digital imaging company, with a focus on driving “lasting growth.”

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 7, 2023

United Airlines CFO downplays potential Denver HQ move

Losing United would be another blow to Chicago’s economy and commercial real estate market, which saw Boeing and Citadel pull up stakes last year.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 7, 2023

Nordstrom vet tapped for Honest CFO seat

The finance leadership change comes as the consumer products company struggles with growth and profitability.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 6, 2023

SaaS moves to usage-based pricing as enterprises optimize tech spend

Software providers shift to pay-as-you-go billing to bolster revenue growth and give customers more flexibility. 

By Matt Ashare • Sept. 6, 2023

Schneider National names new CFO

Darrell Campbell will join the Wisconsin-based carrier Sept. 30.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023

More tech sector layoffs coming: AlixPartners

High interest rates, slowing customer demand and over-hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic are driving tech executives to sharpen their profitability focus.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 5, 2023

FASB raises tax transparency bar

The third time turned out to be the charm for the FASB’s standards update that will require companies to disclose more tax information.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 5, 2023

Paradigm CFO, general counsel to depart in crypto shakeup: reports

The two executives are reportedly departing as the regulatory attention tightens on the cryptocurrency space, with Paradigm chiding the SEC for growing “regulatory ambition.”

By Grace Noto • Sept. 5, 2023

SEC cyber rules go into effect, raising stakes for CFOs

Armed with its new rules that expand on prior guidance, the regulator could be poised to double down on aggressive cybersecurity enforcement, experts say.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 5, 2023

Citigroup’s Mason tops list of highest-paid bank CFOs

Citibank’s Mark Mason netted $15 million in 2022 as the banking industry struggled with geopolitical and economic turmoil that has yet to abate.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 1, 2023

Salesforce CFO: Boost from AI, price hikes will ‘take a while’

Neither price increases nor investments in artificial intelligence will likely boost the company’s revenue significantly this year, CFO Amy Weaver said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 31, 2023

HP blames ‘external environment’ as revenues shrink

Cautious enterprise customer spending and delayed purchase decisions contributed to a mixed fiscal third quarter, CFO Marie Myers said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 30, 2023

It’s time for ordinary CFO Barbie

Even under its cheery pink and blue skies, the “Barbie” movie doesn’t let Mattel’s male-dominated C-suite hide behind the corporate curtain.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 30, 2023

UBS, JPMorgan alum Youngwood named next Nasdaq CFO

Youngwood replaces Ann Dennison, effective Dec. 1, at a time when the exchange is looking to broaden its focus beyond equities trading.

By Dan Ennis • Aug. 30, 2023

Sallie Mae picks new CFO before student loan restart

The student lender’s new CFO was previously the finance chief at the PRA Group, a collector and acquirer of nonperforming loans.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 29, 2023

Revenue leaders crave automation, data visibility: Zuora

Understanding where one can do more with automation can help CFOs make faster strategic decisions and ease the burdens of stressed accountants, Zuora’s Emily Daigle said.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 29, 2023

For new CFO hires, culture is key, DHR Global exec says

Facing fast-emerging technologies and economic headwinds, CEOs are looking for CFOs who “think like them,” DHR Global’s Jeanne Branthover says.  

By Grace Noto • Aug. 28, 2023

Cyberattackers have upped their game. Have a recovery plan ready.

With a good plan, data can be quickly restored after a ransomware attack, bringing systems back online without the need for a hefty payment to a cybercriminal, writes Object First’s Anthony Cusimano.

By Anthony Cusimano • Aug. 28, 2023

Fleetcor CFO targets M&A, sales

The Atlanta-based payments player’s new CFO doesn’t believe the M&A deal pendulum has fully swung over to a buyer’s market.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 25, 2023

GE Vernova announces finance chief ahead of planned spin-off

Kenneth Parks’ appointment as CFO is the final piece in GE Vernova’s leadership stack before the company spins off as an independent entity.  

By Grace Noto • Aug. 25, 2023

Revlon builds out exec team, names CFO

The company also brought on a president of North America and a chief strategy and transformation officer.

By Kaarin Moore • Aug. 25, 2023

Advance Auto names new CEO, interim CFO as profits decline

The leadership changes come as the company launches a “comprehensive operational and strategic review” following a weak quarter.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 24, 2023

How CFOs can trade ‘Dr. No’ role for stickier customers

Advances in AI can help executives balance the tension between cost efficiencies and satisfied customers, AlixPartners’ Saurabh Singh and Jason McDannold assert.

By Saurabh Singh and Jason McDannold • Aug. 24, 2023