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Serta brings in ElectroLux alum as finance chief after latest CEO swap
GE alum Cesar Perez will take the mattress manufacturer’s financial reins only a few days after its newly-appointed CEO, Jim Loree, stepped into his role as of July 1.
By Grace Noto • July 8, 2024 -
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By Danielle Crane, Chief People Officer, OneStream • July 8, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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Leaders share operational and strategic learnings from their years in the top finance seat.
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Ex-Disney CFO joins FanDuel parent Flutter’s board
The high-profile Disney alum is joining Flutter’s board as the company is doubling down on its U.S. sports betting business.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 3, 2024 -
Almost 60% of corporate cybersecurity budgets are higher this year: report
Artificial intelligence is a key focal area as organizations scramble to keep up with threat actors, the study shows.
By Alexei Alexis • July 3, 2024 -
A CFO summer reading list
As we move into the second half of the year, it’s a good time to take a break and head down to the pool — hopefully with a good book in hand.
By Grace Noto • July 3, 2024 -
OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024 -
Chevron ruling adds new wrinkle to US cybersecurity efforts
The Supreme Court decision could have major ramifications for federal agencies that rely on old laws to tackle digital-era policy challenges, legal analysts said.
By Alexei Alexis • July 2, 2024 -
Cyber insurance prices fall amid rising competition: report
The pricing relief comes even as cyberattacks are escalating and businesses are paying more to recover from them.
By Alexei Alexis • July 2, 2024 -
Fossil names interim CFO after finance chief follows CEO out the door
The watch and jewelry retailer is bringing in a Radisson Hotel and Icahn Enterprises alum as interim CFO after reporting a 22% drop in net sales for its most recent quarter.
By Grace Noto • July 1, 2024 -
Enterprise cloud storage spend to double by 2028 as AI ramps up
AWS dominated the segment with a 30% share of the nearly $60 billion market last year, according to Omdia’s analysis.
By Matt Ashare • June 28, 2024 -
Cyberattack costs outpace insurance coverage: Sophos
Only 1% of organizations that made a cyber insurance claim within the previous year saw their policy cover 100% of the costs they incurred while remediating the incident.
By Alexei Alexis • June 27, 2024 -
A CFO summer playlist
With summer kicking into high gear, it’s a good time to add a little finance-inspired fun — yes sometimes we all need a reminder money can be fun — to your next gathering.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 27, 2024 -
Hallmark Media nabs Paramount exec for CFO
Anaïs Lempereur is the latest in a swell of executives departing from Paramount in recent months.
By Grace Noto • June 27, 2024 -
HP taps former JP Morgan executive as CFO
The transition comes as the tech giant is focused on recovering from sagging sales after heightened demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Alexei Alexis • June 26, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Modern finance team makeovers: Flexing the FP&A muscle
As CFOs increasingly walk the line between finance and operations, FP&A leaders are stepping up to serve as their analytical brain trust.
By Grace Noto • June 26, 2024 -
Judge freezes ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO’s assets including boat, real estate
The former finance chief of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy faces criminal charges of bank and wire fraud in connection with a $40 million embezzlement scheme.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 25, 2024 -
Owens & Minor CFO resigns at company request
The Fortune 500 healthcare company’s corporate treasurer is stepping in as interim after CFO Alexander Bruni was asked to depart.
By Grace Noto • June 25, 2024 -
SEC’s $2.1M fine on RR Donnelly over hack response slammed as overreach
The agency’s assertion that a cybersecurity failure can be punished as an “internal accounting controls” violation is raising eyebrows.
By Alexei Alexis • June 25, 2024 -
Opinion
Harnessing GenAI in corporate finance: Lessons from Microsoft
Finance teams deploying the technology need a "trust, but verify" approach to outputs, among other best practices, a pair of Microsoft executives write.
By Georg Glantschnig and Cory Hrncirik • June 25, 2024 -
Closing the risk talent gap: Getting the C-suite on the same page
Finance, technology and risk executive leaders must be aligned to properly manage complex market, credit and operational risks, Selby Jennings’ Ben Hodzic said.
By Grace Noto • June 24, 2024 -
Role clarity is key to fractional CFO pay
Contract finance executives must understand the services they truly offer in order to charge — and be paid — what they’re worth, Joe Woodard said Sunday at his firm’s accounting tech conference.
By Chris Gaetano • June 21, 2024 -
Opinion
Mind the trust gap: Why C-suite humility matters in the AI era
If executives engage in the big issues of today without acknowledging there can be a diverse set of explanations, they risk losing stakeholder trust, PwC’s Wes Bricker writes.
By Wes Bricker • June 21, 2024 -
76% of large automating firms plan to swap workers with AI: CFO survey
Automation ranks as a high or moderate priority for about 65% of companies, both large and small, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business found.
By Alexei Alexis • June 20, 2024 -
Saab deputy finance chief moves to CFO chair
The CFO swap comes as the defense material provider is looking to continue a two-year hot streak, targeting organic sales growth between 15%-20% for 2024.
By Grace Noto • June 18, 2024 -
Startup focused on AI-driven cyber threats raises $18M
The announcement comes as artificial intelligence adoption explodes and enterprises grapple with related risks.
By Alexei Alexis • June 18, 2024