Leadership: Page 40


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    Owens & Minor appoints interim CFO to permanent seat

    The appointment comes as the company targets $5 billion in revenue by 2028 for its Patient Direct segment.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Dark web exposure is ‘highly correlated’ with cyberattack risk

    Organizations that are mentioned in dark web market listings are more than twice as likely to experience an attack, Marsh McLennan found.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Navigating risk in turbulent times

    CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Data privacy concerns swirl around generative AI adoption

    IT and business professionals fear the technology's adoption can lead to data leakage, according to a Deloitte report.

    By Roberto Torres • Sept. 24, 2024
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    IBM ups bet on FinOps market in Kubecost buy

    The acquisition raises questions, including whether the deal will increase “an already high price tag” for IBM’s FinOps suite, an analyst said.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Rate cut to trigger slow rise in real estate investment ‘tide’

    Richard Barkham, CBRE’s global chief economist, is expecting “a meaningful uptick” in commercial real estate deals rather than an “explosion.”

    By Sept. 23, 2024
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    Most CEOs expect full return-to-office in 3 years: KPMG

    There is a “widening gap” between how executives and employees think about their workplace environments that needs to be taken into account, the report warned.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    Fed rate cut unlikely to boost manufacturing until 2025, experts warn

    The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 20, 2024
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    AIG hires Marsh veteran as CFO

    The appointment comes after a predecessor, Shane Fitzsimons, stepped down for medical leave in 2023 and later passed away.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    CFOs must prep for AI-driven organizational, strategy shifts: Thomson Reuters

    Finance chiefs are “uniquely positioned” to take point on AI’s adoption ahead of its coming strategic impact, Thomson Reuters’ interim head of data and analytics said.

    By Sept. 19, 2024
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    Target names PepsiCo executive Jim Lee CFO

    He replaces Michael Fiddelke, who had served jointly as COO and CFO since February. Fiddelke will stay on as operations chief.

    By Nate Delesline III • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Xerox taps insider to succeed retiring CFO

    The transition comes on the heels of recent financial challenges at the Norwalk, Connecticut-based tech company.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    Fed cuts main rate by half point, voices confidence inflation falling

    The central bank trimmed borrowing costs from a two-decade high after policymakers noted their growing concern about softening in the labor market.

    By Sept. 18, 2024
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    Mastercard CFO to continue working after cancer diagnosis

    Decisions on medical disclosures can be challenging for companies but Mastercard’s approach drew high marks from some corporate governance experts.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    SEC charges Kubient CEO, CFO with accounting fraud, misleading investors

    Kubient’s ex-CEO, ex-CFO and former head of audit each lied to the business’ independent auditor and reported $1.3 million in false revenue, the SEC alleges.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    SAP joins $15M funding round for risk detection startup Datricks

    The investment comes as payment fraud targeted at businesses — a key focus of the startup — is surging, with a heavy impact on corporate revenues.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Microsoft finance team puts Copilot to the test in transformation push

    The software giant’s finance professionals have become some of Copilot's top users in the company, Microsoft’s Cory Hrncirik said.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    AICPA, NASBA take big step toward CPA licensure option with less schooling

    The accounting associations are seeking public comment on an alternative route to getting a CPA license that doesn’t require a fifth year of college.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    EPA issues violation notice to ADM over carbon sequestration permit

    The violation relates to corrosion in a monitoring well at the agricultural supply chain company’s second injection site that has since been plugged and did not affect surface or groundwater, ADM said in a statement.

    By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 16, 2024
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    T-Mobile hikes CFO compensation amid antitrust scrutiny

    The CFO’s raise comes as T-Mobile looks to continue an aggressive growth push in the face of antitrust scrutiny from lawmakers.  

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    IMAX CFO: Taking a disciplined approach to movie magic

    Dubbed a “homegrown talent” when named CFO in 2022, Natasha Fernandes says relationships forged in the finance trenches have been key to her success.

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    Microsoft names former GE CFO to long-vacant COO role

    The tech giant is tapping the GE alum to serve as COO, a role which has stayed vacant for eight years, as it continues to bet big on AI.  

    By Sept. 13, 2024
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    Economic, cyber worries among top CFO concerns: Travelers

    Over half of CFOs pointed to mitigating business risks as a key skill set, a recent Travelers study found.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    CFOs’ AI adoption gains momentum: Gartner

    Sixty-six percent of finance leaders are more optimistic about the technology compared to last year, the study found.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
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    Ally shares slump after CFO warns of ‘intensified’ credit challenges

    Borrowers have continued to struggle with high inflation, cost of living and a “weakening” employment picture, CFO Russ Hutchinson said.

    By Sept. 11, 2024
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    Citi CFO: Businesses mull derisking as uncertainty persists

    While the “boil” appears to be coming off inflation, companies are still grappling with uncertainty around elections and rates, Citigroup’s Mark Mason said Monday.

    By Sept. 10, 2024