Leadership: Page 52


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    Ford CFO: Bridge collapse will likely ‘lengthen’ supply chain

    The automaker will have to divert parts to other ports along the East Coast or elsewhere in the U.S., Ford’s finance chief said Tuesday.

    By March 27, 2024
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    Interim ADM CFO gets $35K monthly pay boost

    Embattled Archer Daniels Midland also gave interim finance chief Ismael Roig restricted stock valued at $1 million that will fully vest in March of next year.

    By March 26, 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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    Open Lending taps CFO for interim CEO, COO

    Open Lending is leaning on its CFO of four years to position it for growth as it prepares for the “inevitable” recovery of the auto lending industry.   

    By March 26, 2024
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    Business execs gear up for ‘next phase’ of GenAI

    Firms that have tested GenAI in pilots are now aiming for larger-scale investments while proceeding with caution, according to KPMG.

    By March 26, 2024
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    Zoom launches AI collaboration hub, brings automation to the fore

    Zoom One bundles will rebrand to Zoom Workplace bundles for new and existing customers following a public release in April and May.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 26, 2024
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    AI scales up fraud controls, but humans still vital

    AI analytics technology is turbocharging anti-fraud measures through its ability to process oceans of financial data.

    By Chris Gaetano • March 26, 2024
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    Fintech Wise swipes Delivery Hero alum for finance chief

    Emmanuel Thomassin will depart for the London-based money transfer provider after a decade in Delivery Hero’s top financial seat.

    By March 25, 2024
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    How CFOs can tap procurement as a strategic enabler: SpendHQ

    As finance chiefs search for ways to improve efficiency, teaming up with procurement may prove to be the key, SpendHQ CEO Scott Macfee says.

    By March 22, 2024
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    Marqeta CFO touts EWA expansion

    The card-issuing fintech has seen adoption of its debit card-linked EWA product increase as hourly workers at Walmart and Uber have been added, CFO Mike Milotich said.

    By James Pothen • March 21, 2024
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    Boeing to spend $4B plus to fix safety, supply chain woes: CFO

    The aerospace company’s finance chief on Wednesday detailed some of the financial implications of the safety issues that have have recently plagued the company.

    By Suman Bhattacharyya • March 20, 2024
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    Ex-Zillow, Amazon alum takes Varo CFO seat

    The fintech will tap the Zillow and GE veteran’s financial acumen as it looks to return its path to profitability following a rocky 2023.

    By March 20, 2024
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    Cube taps Workday alum to drive tech, finance synergy with new $20M funding

    Workday alum Suresh Bala will keep his eye on the goals of the CFO as he taps the new funding to elevate Cube’s FP&A offerings, he said.

    By March 19, 2024
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    Pitney Bowes CFO exit brings more C-suite churn

    Finance chief Ana Maria Chadwick is leaving Pitney Bowes roughly five months after then CEO Marc Lautenbach stepped down. 

    By March 19, 2024
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    Tech Q1 job cuts surge above 50K

    The latest figures show that layoff activity in the tech sector may be far from over despite a huge drop after the first quarter of last year.

    By March 19, 2024
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    CFOs play it safe on AI spending

    Close to two-thirds (62%) of CFOs responding to a Deloitte poll anticipated an allocation of less than 1% of their organization’s budget for GenAI next year.

    By March 19, 2024
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    Private firms, not-for-profits reckon with CECL

    Many not-for-profits and private companies are just beginning to grapple with the new rules for current expected credit loss accounting.

    By March 18, 2024
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    Joann files for bankruptcy; secures $132M in new financing

    The craft retailer’s long-anticipated bankruptcy follows a $400k cash retention bonus paid out to its CFO.

    By March 18, 2024
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    Joann approves $400K CFO retention bonus amid bankruptcy speculation

    The struggling craft supplies retailer approved the bonus as it continues its hunt for a permanent CEO while facing liquidity and inventory challenges.

    By March 15, 2024
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    Ex-Trulieve CFO sued over alleged scheme to ‘raid’ corporate coffers

    The former CFO is accused of misappropriating hundreds of thousands of dollars for personal expenses, all under the pretense of business-related costs.

    By March 14, 2024
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    Rockefeller Foundation’s new CFO: Climate crisis is a ‘big motivator’

    Keith Olson took the finance reins of the 111-year-old philanthropic powerhouse earlier this month. He is an alum of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

    By March 14, 2024
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    Popeyes parent names new CFO in leadership shakeup

    The company named Sami Siddiqui as its CFO while Jeff Klein will fill Siddiqui’s previous role as president of Popeyes U.S. 

    By Julie Littman • March 14, 2024
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    Apex Fintech CFO looks to identify key skill gaps ahead of potential IPO

    Nasdaq alum Chantal Wessels is aiming to identify the critical skill sets and technologies Apex might need as it consolidates its plans for an IPO.

    By March 13, 2024
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    EU lawmakers pass sweeping AI rules with global reach, stiff penalties

    Penalties include up to €35 million or 7% of a company’s total worldwide annual turnover — whichever is higher — for violations of a ban on “emotion recognition” in the workplace.

    By March 13, 2024
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    HSBC alum returns as Americas CFO

    Andrew Fullam is returning to the London-based bank about a year after leaving to head up Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis at Wells Fargo.

    By March 13, 2024
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    Affirm CFO swears off auto lending, for now

    The buy now, pay later company seeks to be involved in more consumer spending opportunities, but finance chief Michael Linford all but ruled out auto lending.

    By Caitlin Mullen • March 13, 2024