Leadership: Page 26


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    Corporate boards, C-suite teams urged to step up tech focus

    The current tech landscape “now demands that businesses reinvent themselves to remain competitive,” according to a report by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

    By Oct. 8, 2024
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    New Salesloft CFO keeps eye on finance ‘fundamentals’

    Though economic headwinds could accelerate a CFO’s shift to become a strategic leader, “business fundamentals” stay the same regardless, said Salesloft CFO Chris Nagy.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

    As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Companies signal pullback on Israel-Gaza philanthropy: Conference Board

    As the conflict enters its second year, some companies will likely wind down funding commitments amid concern about backlash to corporate policies, the Conference Board’s Andrew Jones said.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    Inflation, interest rates continue to drive big business bankruptcies

    The services, manufacturing, finance and real estate sectors are among the industries experiencing higher levels of financial distress, according to Cornerstone.

    By Oct. 4, 2024
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    Jack in the Box controller takes third spin as interim CFO

    For her third go-round as interim CFO, Jack in the Box controller Dawn Hooper will see a $19,500 monthly boost to her annual salary, the company said.

    By Oct. 4, 2024
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    What must-have AI skills do finance execs need? First, dig in.

    CFOs don’t need to code AI themselves, but they do need to try it out and learn how it can be applied to their individual situations, consultants say.

    By Chris Gaetano • Oct. 4, 2024
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    Hurricane Helene aftermath prompts card, cash troubles

    After the storm ripped through the southeastern U.S., consumers and merchants have been left grappling with card network outages and cash shortages.

    By Lynne Marek • Oct. 4, 2024
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    AICPA, NASBA draft new CPA rules for states to model

    The proposed update to the Uniform Accountancy Act is a key step toward opening a path to CPA licensure that requires fewer college credits.

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    OpenAI boosts valuation with $6.6B funding round

    The move comes amid speculation that OpenAI may be considering an initial public offering and as its CFO has been actively touting the company’s strategy. 

    By Oct. 3, 2024
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    Deloitte teams up with contract data analytics firm Pramata

    Pramata’s focus on protecting clients from generative AI “hallucinations” was a key reason it was selected to become a Deloitte partner.

    By Oct. 2, 2024
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    Online housing platform Opendoor brings in Google, eBay alum for CFO

    Selim Freiha will take Opendoor’s financial reins as it weathers headwinds in a “challenging” housing market.

    By Oct. 2, 2024
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    Affirm may offer discounts after Fed interest rate cut

    The Federal Reserve’s interest rate reduction may give the company leeway to offer more consumers 0% interest or a lower APR, Affirm CFO Michael Linford said this week.

    By Patrick Cooley • Oct. 2, 2024
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    3 CFOs gauge rate cut’s impact

    The Fed’s rate cut has handed floating-rate debt borrowers an immediate tailwind but CFOs are still grappling with new strategies that the move could elevate. 

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    Zoom picks Microsoft vet for CFO

    Michelle Chang will take the video conference provider’s financial reins as the company pushes to advance its AI-first work platform.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    Huawei CFO takes second stint as chair amid reported ByteDance team-up

    The long-time CFO will step in to lead Huawei’s board as the telecom firm looks to supplant Nvidia as the premier AI chip provider in China.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    Companies struggle to navigate sea of tech innovations

    More than half of organizations often feel like they don't have the budget to keep pace with tech advancements, KPMG found.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    2025 financial conference roundup

     As CFOs continue grapple with this year’s fast-paced change, connecting at financial conferences with like-minded executives can help finance leaders craft effective strategies. 

    By Updated June 27, 2025
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    Workday takes on Microsoft in race to transform corporate finance

    The recent introduction of Workday Assistant, an AI companion, follows the release of Microsoft’s Copilot for Finance earlier this year.

    By Oct. 1, 2024
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    California governor vetoed SB 1047. What’s next for AI regulation?

    The contentious bill had garnered support from Hollywood and criticism from big tech. Gov. Gavin Newsom attributed his veto to the bill’s scope and broad language. 

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Climate Week NYC 2024 delivers carbon removal deals, green banking coalition

    The annual climate event launched with announced commitments to triple nuclear energy financing, decarbonization initiatives across the aviation sector and some carbon offset deals.

    By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Digital transformation startup Whatfix gets $125M boost

    The SoftBank-backed startup plans to enhance its product suite and expand its market presence globally.

    By Sept. 26, 2024
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    Ex-Guess Inc CFO takes top financial seat for retailer Puma

    Guess alum Markus Neubrand will replace 19-year Puma veteran Hubert Hinterseher as CFO next month as the retailer continues efforts to improve its brand desirability.

    By Sept. 26, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    No, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.

    Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.

    By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Moneygram faces backlog after outage

    The international wire transfer company has restarted some services after a cyberattack forced its systems to be shut down. 

    By Lynne Marek • Sept. 26, 2024
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    Norfolk Southern acting CFO goes permanent amid C-suite shakeup

    The Atlanta-based freight rail operator is refilling its ranks with insiders after firing its CEO and chief legal officer who were found to be having an affair. 

    By Sept. 25, 2024