Leadership: Page 48


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    How to position your organization ahead of FTC’s noncompete rule

    Even without knowing what the Federal Trade Commission's final noncompete ban will look like, there are steps GCs can take to be ready.

    By Robert Freedman • July 6, 2023
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    Auddia CFO steps down after a five month stint

    Timothy Ackerman is departing from his role as CFO of the AI platform after being appointed in February.

    By Elizabeth Flood • July 5, 2023
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    CFO best practices: lessons from the trenches

    Leaders share operational and strategic learnings from their years in the top finance seat.  

    By CFO Dive staff
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    SEC charges former View CFO with negligence-based fraud

    The SEC is seeking civil penalties against the smart window manufacturer’s former CFO, alleging he violated federal securities law.

    By July 5, 2023
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    Opinion

    CFOs shouldn’t let high rates hold them back

    A capital project that automates a business can yield a positive discounted investment return, Bill Fink asserts. When rates do come down, CFOs can refinance the debt.

    By Bill Fink • July 5, 2023
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    Enovix taps semiconductor exec for CFO

    The new finance chief was named just days after the Fremont, California-based company said it had received a purchase order to produce battery cells for the U.S. Army.

    By June 30, 2023
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    Disney: the ‘Game of Thrones’ C-suite

    Christine McCarthy left the CFO seat for a family medical leave of absence, but there may be more to the story, according to a Stanton Chase exec.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 30, 2023
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    CFOs stuck between short-term costs, long-term goals: EY

    The balancing act between short-term and long-term performance is one of three major paradoxes finance leaders face in today’s environment, EY said.

    By June 30, 2023
  • CFO, others charged in $53M pandemic relief fraud scheme

    The case is the largest one investigated by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Fraud Task Force, created in 2020 to root out COVID-19 pandemic relief fraud, DOJ said. 

    By June 29, 2023
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    Volvo ends CFO hunt with Sandvik alum

    Volvo picked industry veteran Mats Backman for its CFO as the automaker grapples with new technology affecting its businesses along with lingering supply chain and inflationary challenges.

    By June 29, 2023
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    Harley-Davidson picks insider for CFO

    Jonathan Root is taking the Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based company’s finance reins amid a slump in sales of its iconic motorcycles. 

    By June 28, 2023
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    Bridgewater’s Karniol-Tambour calls for more quantitative tightening

    “Stickier than expected” inflation is bad for both stocks and bonds, Karniol-Tambour asserts.

    By June 28, 2023
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    Pricefx CFO stresses diversification in business funds

    In a post-SVB world, diversifying funds is key to a healthy business, according to CFO Gillian Sheeran.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 27, 2023
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    KPMG cuts about 1,900 more US jobs

    The layoffs will include cuts in its audit business — a notable shift given the company and the industry have recently struggled with accounting talent shortages.

    By June 27, 2023
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    Wasabi CFO urges finance leaders, C-suite to embrace AI

    CFOs need to take a more risk-forward mindset when it comes to AI to ensure they are well-placed for the coming “data wave.”

    By June 27, 2023
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    Amex promotes deputy to CFO

    When long-time American Express CFO Jeff Campbell exits in August, the company’s deputy CFO, Christophe Le Caillec, will take the top financial post.

    By Caitlin Mullen • June 27, 2023
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    AI linked to new crop of business email scams

    Businesses can no longer count on bad spelling and grammar to red-flag problem emails: Fraudsters are using AI to craft well-written email messages at scale.

    By June 27, 2023
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    Fintech startup TreasurySpring raises $29M amid bank turmoil

    The startup is among fintech companies looking to capitalize on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and other recent bank failures.

    By June 26, 2023
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    IBM to acquire Apptio in $4.6B deal

    The purchase highlights a persistent customer interest in optimizing cloud costs, and opens upselling opportunities for IBM's hybrid cloud playbook.

    By Roberto Torres • June 26, 2023
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    SEC puts SolarWinds CFO on notice in cyberattack probe

    The news underscores the growing legal exposure that CFOs have as they are increasingly expected to take on broader remits of responsibilities — including technology.

    By June 26, 2023
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    Inflation, talent shortages undercut finance team efficiency: report

    Under pressure from inflation and a dearth of skilled talent, finance teams’ efficiency is suffering, a survey finds.  

    By June 26, 2023
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    Papa John’s taps Nike exec for CFO

    Ravi Thanawala takes on his new role next month as the company seeks to open more locations.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 26, 2023
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    Cloud tensions flare as Google accuses Microsoft of vendor lock-in

    The three largest hyperscalers finally answered a Federal Trade Commission call for public comment, heightening industry scrutiny of Microsoft’s competitive practices.

    By Matt Ashare • June 26, 2023
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    COVID tax claims add to IRS backlog

    While IRS return-processing backlogs persist, a report found evidence that the outlook is brightening when it comes to the responsiveness that CFOs and tax preparers can expect.

    By June 23, 2023
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    Motion Picture Association taps new finance chief

    Hunter Paletsas will take the organization’s financial reins as the media and entertainment industry deals with major challenges including inflation, the ongoing writers strike and the impact of generative AI.

    By June 23, 2023
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    Opinion

    B2B must embrace digital payments

    “B2B organizations have been slow to adapt to the changing demands and expectations of Gen Z,” writes a payments company vice president. “This is a huge mistake, and it can cost them dearly in the long run.”

    By Justin Main • June 23, 2023