Leadership
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Expedia names ex-Snap CFO as finance chief
Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.
By Grace Noto • April 24, 2026 -
P&G expects $150M earnings hit from Middle East conflict
Amid the disruption, the company is using tools such as data analytics to support rapid product reformulation and supplier diversification, CFO Andre Schulten said.
By Alexei Alexis • April 24, 2026 -
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TrendlineNavigating risk in turbulent times
CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability.
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WVU’s incoming CFO cited in Ohio State probe
Days after being named CFO of West Virginia University, Chris Kabourek has been embroiled in an ongoing scandal surrounding his previous employer.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 23, 2026 -
The AI journey isn’t a ‘sprint,’ Trintech CFO says
As business leaders responsible for “mission-critical” processes, CFOs should focus on ensuring that artificial intelligence is reliable and auditable, Trintech CFO Omar Choucair said.
By Grace Noto • April 23, 2026 -
ServiceNow CFO says Middle East conflict delayed large deals
The finance chief said several Middle East on-premise deals slipped during the first quarter though the software firm’s full-year outlook remains in tact.
By Alexei Alexis • April 23, 2026 -
CFOs feel healthcare pain rising as GLP-1s stretch budgets: Mercer
Average healthcare costs for U.S. employers are expected to rise 6.7% this year, hitting a 15-year high.
By Alexei Alexis • April 22, 2026 -
Ex-CFO embezzled $1M for luxury purchases, Chicago jury finds
Former CFO Tina Feuerstein used a company Amex to make thousands of dollars in purchases at luxury brands, according to the indictment.
By Grace Noto • April 22, 2026 -
Gummy bear-maker Haribo of America CFO departs
Haribo of America’s former CFO Wes Saber helped develop the candy maker’s first U.S. factory, which opened in Wisconsin in 2023.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 21, 2026 -
Snap Inc taps VP of finance for CFO
Snap’s Doug Hott is set to step in as CFO as the company lays off 16% of its workforce and increases its focus on AI.
By Grace Noto • April 21, 2026 -
Workday preps AI tool aimed at fraud, error detection in finance
The company is pitching a future where AI agents constantly perform tasks for CFOs — what Workday’s CEO has described as “lights-out finance.”
By Alexei Alexis • April 21, 2026 -
Fermi shares slump after CEO, CFO step down
The company, which is developing private electric grids to deliver power at the scale needed for AI, was co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 20, 2026 -
Q&A
AI payoff remains distant as firms keep spending, PwC finds
Meaningful gains from AI are still at least a year away for most companies, as finance chiefs face growing pressure to deliver results.
By Alexei Alexis • April 20, 2026 -
PepsiCo CFO says inflation ‘will come’ as Iran conflict adds risk
PepsiCo maintained its outlook, but its CFO flagged the risk of increased inflation, adding to a growing chorus of corporate warnings.
By Alexei Alexis • April 17, 2026 -
What CFOs should know about Trump’s tariff refund process
Finance leaders are expected to play a central role in steering companies through the claims process set to launch on Monday.
By Alexei Alexis • April 16, 2026 -
Kimberly-Clark keeps Urdaneta as CFO of combined company
The Huggies parent laid out the organizational structure and executive leadership team it will put in place after its $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue closes in the latter half of this year.
By Grace Noto • April 16, 2026 -
Q&A
5 takeaways on Maryland’s CPA pathways
CPA licensing reform shifts more of the responsibility for developing accountants to employers, Maryland Association of CPAs CEO Rebekah Olson says.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 15, 2026 -
States diverge on OBBBA, complicating tax filing season
A growing number of states are decoupling from the federal tax overhaul or taking a selective approach, making compliance more tricky.
By Alexei Alexis • April 15, 2026 -
Marsh doubles incentive opportunity for dual CFO, COO
Long-time Marsh finance chief Mark McGivney will take on additional duties as COO, helping to drive and evaluate the company’s strategy in his expanded role.
By Grace Noto • April 15, 2026 -
Payscale CFO calls for ‘always on’ comp talks
GenZ’s arrival in the workforce is one of the drivers behind the shift toward more transparent and frequent pay discussions, Payscale’s CFO said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 14, 2026 -
FedEx CFO to leave in June
FedEx’s Claude Russ will step in as interim CFO while the company completes its spinoff of FedEx Freight, which is poised for strong revenue and profit growth, leaders said.
By Grace Noto • April 14, 2026 -
Opinion
CFOs face expanded mandate, pressures in a volatile 2026: Deloitte
Finance chiefs will need to lean further into AI and strategic leadership as uncertainty persists, according to Deloitte’s Steve Gallucci and Ed Hardy.
By Steve Gallucci and Ed Hardy • April 14, 2026 -
CFOs embrace LinkedIn amid shift to more public-facing role
ServiceNow’s Gina Mastantuono and PayPal’s Jamie Miller are among finance chiefs using LinkedIn to take their message beyond the quarterly earnings call.
By Alexei Alexis • April 14, 2026 -
Maryland passes CPA bill with October effective date
Since early last year about 39 states have passed laws or changed rules to ease the educational requirements for becoming a certified public accountant.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 13, 2026 -
Commvault ex-CFO returns to top finance seat after two-year gap
Gary Merrill will bring a “customer-centric” view to his second stint as Commvault’s CFO, after serving as its chief commercial officer for two years, the company said.
By Grace Noto • April 13, 2026 -
CFOs flag as much as 30% of cloud spending as wasteful
Most surveyed CFOs said their organizations’ cloud spending is rising, while two-thirds reported oversight of those costs has reached the board level.
By Alexei Alexis • April 10, 2026