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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 -
Explore the Trendline➔
lorozco3D via Getty ImagesTrendlineWorkforce wages: solving the cost-talent puzzle
In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages too much find creative ways to find and retain key employees.
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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 -
Retrieved from Warner Brothers on August 30, 2023Column
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 -
Opinion
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 Vembar • 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 -
Opinion
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 -
People of color, women still hold under 15% of C-suite roles: study
While White men still occupy a majority of CEO, CFO and COO seats, businesses are facing a backlash against diversity.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 23, 2023 -
Nike finance exec to replace Lysol parent’s retiring CFO
The CFO change comes as consumer products giant Reckitt Benckiser Group is also transitioning to a new CEO.
By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 23, 2023 -
UPS-Teamsters contract ratified following employee vote
The approval puts an end to a contentious, monthslong negotiations process as the parcel carrier now seeks to recoup diverted volume.
By Max Garland • Aug. 22, 2023 -
CFO recession fears ease: PwC
C-suite economic optimism is growing, but executives remain split on the possibility of a recession.
By Grace Noto • Aug. 22, 2023 -
FIS taps Walgreens alum for CFO
The Florida-based company is changing CFOs again — just a year after it was one of a flurry of payments players to swap out finance chiefs.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Versapay CFO leans on data amid ‘perfect storm’
Veteran finance leader Russell Lester sees those in his profession grappling with significant challenges, including macroeconomic pressures and the rising need to function as data experts.
By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 22, 2023