Leadership: Page 52

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    Citi alum takes on permanent CFO role for Tanger REIT

    The REIT appointed Citi managing director Michael Bilerman to its top financial seat three months after ousting its previous CFO, a 28-year veteran of the company.

    By • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Reputation’s new CFO says scenario planning is key

    Seasoned SaaS financial leader Marc Linden says CFOs need to prepare for macroeconomic turbulence. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Trendline

    Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

    In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Suspended Ammo CSO protests ‘misleading claims’ as board skirmish continues

    Ammunitions manufacturer Ammo Inc. and its top shareholder, Urvan Group, are continuing to tussle over its future leadership as suspended executives protest ‘misleading claims.’

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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    Emmi Group poaches CFO from Calida Group

    The dairy producer appointed Sacha D. Gerber as CFO. Gerber plans to leave the top financial position at luxury underwear company Calida Group.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 19, 2022
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    Expedia swipes CFO from home retailer Williams-Sonoma

    Williams-Sonoma CFO Julie Whalen will move to the top financial seat for travel and hospitality service Expedia Group as it looks to enact a new sustainability strategy.

    By • Sept. 16, 2022
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    Nearly one third of employers balk at pay transparency: study

    With more states requiring pay disclosures, companies and their financial executives need to develop a consistent national strategy, said Mariann Madden of WTW. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 16, 2022
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    Q&A

    Slowing economy could mean boost for budget-friendly litigation finance

    The appeal of litigation finance — which has evolved into a $17 billion business — could rise in a slowing economy as investors warm to non-correlated assets.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    Closing funding gender gap is long-term play, female execs say

    Only 2% of venture capital dollars are going to female founders, but ensuring a pipeline of successful female-led firms requires an intentional strategy.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    30% of CFOs see economic downturn triggering layoffs: study

    CFOs expect potential layoffs, workforce retention challenges and move to implement cost-cutting measures as an economic downturn becomes more likely.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    CFOs need to ‘get smart’ about ESG reporting

    “ESG requirements are changing the landscape of corporate America,” said Lisa Edwards, president and chief operating officer of SaaS firm Diligent.  

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 15, 2022
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    New PayPal CFO takes medical leave

    PayPal SVP of Capital Markets Gabrielle Rabinovitch will step in for her second round as interim CFO as Jorgensen departs for medical leave.

    By • Sept. 15, 2022
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    SoundHound CFO keeps focus on growth, profitability as inflationary pressures loom

    The voice-enabled AI and former Nike CFO is chartering a path to profitability even as economic uncertainties continue to plague financial heads across industries.

    By • Sept. 14, 2022
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    Grindr appoints new CFO as it readies for IPO

    The dating app operator named a former Disney exec as its CFO as it moves forward with plans to go public later this year.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 14, 2022
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    Zipline snags ex-Tesla, Verily CFO

    Deepak Ahuja, a CFO whose resume includes Verily Life Sciences and Tesla, will become the first chief business and financial officer for the drone delivery manufacturer as it consolidates plans to globally scale.

    By • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Opinion

    Intercompany ops: more than zero-sum game

    For CFOs of growing companies, intercompany operations have increasing implications that extend across accounting, finance, tax, and treasury departments.

    By David Brightman • Sept. 13, 2022
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    Peloton co-founders exit amid operational, accounting headwinds

    The resignations come roughly two weeks after Peloton announced it was delaying its 10-K filing because it needed more time to complete fourth-quarter accounting and disclosures related to impairment charges.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 13, 2022
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    New Lynx CFO plans for company growth

    Amanda Blum is stepping into her first CFO role with an eye toward growth.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Base pay comprises as little as 37% of startup exec comp

    While median executive compensation rose 8.5% in 2021, many C-suite pay packages lack structural protections needed in volatile markets. 

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Spendesk CFO to prioritize hiring

    Spend management solutions provider Spendesk tapped Julien Lafouge, a BlaBla Car alum, as its group CFO as it consolidates its European expansion plans.   

    By • Sept. 12, 2022
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    Twenty-year Capital One Auto Finance vet pivots to Prestige Financial CFO role

    Pepo Tsvetanov, an almost 20-year veteran of Capital One Auto Finance, will pivot to the top financial seat for auto financing  provider Prestige Financial.

    By • Sept. 9, 2022
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    Shopify taps Morgan Stanley exec as CFO

    The e-commerce giant’s leadership shakeup comes two months after Shopify announced it was slashing its workforce by 10%.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 9, 2022
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    Earnings Outlook: Homebuilder CFOs battle inflated material, labor costs

    Homebuilders report steady, but uneasy quarterly results as inflation pushes up costs of material, labor and home prices.

    By • Sept. 8, 2022
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    AT&T CFO says demand still ‘solid’ post price hike

    Despite “reduced visibility” into economic trends going into next year due to the current macroeconomic environment, Desroches expects improved cash conversions in 2023.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 8, 2022
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    B2B veteran named CFO of XPO Logistics’ spin-off

    Following the spin-off, RXO will be the third-largest provider of domestic and cross-border less-than-truckload freight shipping.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 8, 2022
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    Bed Bath & Beyond leadership gap a board ‘wake-up call’

    Bed Bath & Beyond’s appointment of Laura Crossen as interim CFO has raised questions about the type of permanent finance leadership the company will need. 

    By • Sept. 7, 2022