Leadership

Walmart's CFO to leave the company after 22 years

Brett Biggs officially departs on Jan. 31, 2023. As part of the transition, he will remain a board member of the retailer's fintech startup.

By Maria Monteros • Nov. 29, 2021

For CFOs, ADHD can be a curse and a blessing

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can give people a boost in the workplace but it requires accommodation if it's to be a help rather than a hindrance, specialists say. 

By Ted Knutson • Nov. 24, 2021

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CFOs step up as companies look for strategic guidance

The value finance leaders bring to operations is varied but they share a forward-looking vision.   

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Spotify CFO sees beyond music a 'limitless' opportunity

Spotify is rapidly growing its audience as it seeks to become the premier platform for a galaxy of audio choices.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 19, 2021

ThoughtSpot CFO on getting the technicalities — and the story — right in cloud transition

The financial and accounting details in moving from on-premises and hybrid software models to the cloud are complex but finance leaders must get the narrative right too, says Mohit Daswani.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 18, 2021

Stripe CFO Suryadevara drawing from challenges as GM CFO

Suryadevara has ventured into unfamiliar business terrain before, becoming GM Treasurer with little prior knowledge of the role.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 18, 2021

In long career, CFO helped Hormel stay community focused

While overseeing a conservative balance sheet, Jim Sheehan helped the food company use its resources to grow more than its bottom line.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 15, 2021

Navigating the future of work and company culture post-COVID

Find out why hybrid is the work model of the future and company culture still reigns in the fight for retention.

By Megan Weis, VP & General Manager – FAO Services, Personiv • Nov. 15, 2021

How the Great Resignation is changing finance and testing CFOs

As more employees reconsider their careers, finance leaders can lead the charge to make their company the career destination of choice.

By Juergen Lindner • Nov. 11, 2021

First Horizon poaches its next CFO from Truist

First Horizon's CEO said Hope Dmuchowski's merger experience gives her a "unique understanding." Dmuchowski had worked at BB&T before the 2019 Truist merger. First Horizon last year merged with IberiaBank.

By Dan Ennis • Nov. 10, 2021

Rough GE acquisition helped Twilio CFO learn resilience

Two companies "bred to hate each other" don’t make promising merger candidates, but the deal came together and provided key lessons, Khozema Shipchandler says.

By Robert Freedman • Nov. 8, 2021

Glossier brings on new CFO, chief commercial officer

Incoming CFO Seun Sodipo's background in M&A and public markets may signal the direct-to-consumer cosmetics company hopes to buy up other brands — or is eyeing its own exit.

By Caroline Jansen • Nov. 2, 2021

Uncertain times turn spotlight on corporate treasurers

As with CFOs, these behind-the-scenes executives are stepping up strategically to help their organizations navigate volatility.

By Meghan Birmingham Leader • Oct. 26, 2021

Mentoring called key despite remote work, #MeToo concerns

If structured right, the relationship is rewarding and even indispensable for both sides, specialists say. 

By Ted Knutson • Oct. 25, 2021

Grooming a successor? Maybe a team approach is best

No succession plan impacts just one person; ensure you make a place for everyone whose job will be affected.

By Ted Knutson • Oct. 22, 2021

Tailored Brands hires Neiman Marcus vet for CFO spot

Brandy Richardson, former financial chief for the luxury department store, joins another company trying to move on from a bankruptcy last year.  

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2021

Express CFO exits

COO Matthew Moellering, who once served as the retailer's interim CEO, will become the acting chief financial officer following Perry Pericleous' departure.

By Kaarin Vembar • Oct. 20, 2021

Capital raise helped Iterable CFO see functions needing a boost

The customer engagement company had data but not the system to give leaders everything they needed from it, said Will Johnson.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 20, 2021

CFO has tall order as he joins troubled truckmaker

Adam Kroll must help Lordstown Motors build trust after the electric-vehicle startup allegedly gave misleading information about the demand for its first product. 

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 14, 2021

Investment narrative should be high on CFO to-do list as company goes public

Sophisticated investors won't wait around for a newly public company to build the communication discipline needed to thrive while operating in the spotlight.  

By Jeff Majtyka • Oct. 14, 2021

CFOs and the maturing SaaS space

Finance leaders must think through the implications of changing pricing models, high investor interest and robust capitalization options, specialists say.

Oct. 8, 2021

The enduring significance of the strategic partner CFO

Now more than ever, McKinsey's new global survey finds, finance leaders using their unique position and capabilities is key for driving the company forward.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 8, 2021

Data helped CircleCI CFO make switch from subscription to usage pricing

Chitra Balasubramanian’s background interpreting data patterns helped her forecast the impact a new model would have on the software company.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 7, 2021

Report: CFOs make one-third of CEO pay

The survey was conducted by Compensation Advisory Partners. Last year, a BDO survey found CFOs make 42% as much as CEOs.

By Jane Thier • Oct. 4, 2021

Voice AI startup turns to HP, Nike vet to lead finance

Nitesh Sharan managed functions through the financial crisis and the pandemic. At SoundHound, he’s hoping to help steer a pioneer that could make the keyboard obsolete.

By Robert Freedman • Oct. 4, 2021

Adobe gets new CFO as it manages 22% revenue growth

Dan Durn, who is set to start on Oct. 18, has served as finance chief of three semiconductor manufacturing companies, and began his career as a lieutenant in the US Navy. 

By Jane Thier • Oct. 1, 2021