Leadership: Page 61


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    Sprinkles' new CFO to guide cupcake maker's growth, navigate inflation

    Like many companies facing rising input costs, Sprinkles recently raised prices, bringing the average cost of one of its cupcakes to $4.50.  

    By Feb. 4, 2022
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    More states step up to guide LIBOR transition, provide stopgap solution

    States are recognizing that they may not be able to wait for a federal solution. 

    By Feb. 3, 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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    DE&I gains in private equity firms despite being rare deal-breaker – EY

    Private equity firms are feeling some pressure from limited partners to pursue diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, according to Kyle Burrell of EY.

    By Feb. 2, 2022
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    Long-term investor frees new Fender CFO to think bigger than exit

    Servco Pacific allows Fender to consider strategic opportunities that private equity would typically shy away from, according to Matt Janopaul.

    By Jan. 28, 2022
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    C-suite sees war for talent topping risks in 'expensive' 2022: PwC

    Executives will face rising travel costs this year as the pandemic evolves into an endemic, according to Tim Ryan of PwC. 

    By Jan. 27, 2022
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    NEXT Insurance CFO aims to focus growth, spending

    “The old question that never gets old is, ‘how do you balance growth and profitability?’” Teodora Gouneva said. 

    By Jan. 26, 2022
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    Kraft Heinz looks inside to tap new CFO Andre Maciel

    Maciel has the type of cultural profile that 3G Capital likes and the skill set they love, according to Josh Crist, co-managing partner at Crist | Kolder Associates. 

    By Jan. 25, 2022
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    Dawn of post-LIBOR era brings SOFR, operational challenges to CFOs

    More work needs to be done to assure a seamless transition "when the switch is actually thrown in the middle of next year," Deloitte's Alexey Surkov said.

    By Jan. 21, 2022
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    C-suites see record high female CEO, CFOs, rise in black CFOs: Crist|Kolder

    Despite diversity gains, whites and men still hold nearly 90% of CEO, CFO and COO positions, the survey found.

    By Jan. 20, 2022
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    CarParts.com CFO loads up inventory as just-in-time delivery loses favor

    In this environment, companies that have what customers want, when they want it, are the ones coming out on top, CFO David Meniane says, but he predicts the pendulum swinging back in 2023.

    By Jan. 19, 2022
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    Divestitures – the ace of a tool up a CFO's arm to survive and thrive in crises

    The crisis of the pandemic has surely left companies across sectors with unprecedented challenges in the face of a tepid economic situation. In such a scenario, finance leaders are uniquely positioned to lead the path to recovery for companies by instilling a cash culture across the organization ...

    By Lalitha Narni, Senior Domain Principal & Raman Deep Kedia, Domain Principal, Infosys BPM • Jan. 18, 2022
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    Conductor's first female CFO pushes her own boundaries to join former WeWork company

    A self-described risk-averse person by nature, Conductor's Sherri Moyen says she's been inspired by Sheryl Sandberg and others to choose risk over comfort.

    By Jan. 14, 2022
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    Easing the transition from private to public company

    Finance organizations can prepare by understanding what happens after the IPO.

    By Pat Voll and Maureen Ryan • Jan. 11, 2022
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    Annovis Bio CFO looks to shelf registration, big pharma for capital runway

    While investor enthusiasm for the Alzheimer's treatment space has flip-flopped, CFO Jeffrey McGroarty has shored up a capital lifeline through a shelf registration.

    By Jan. 7, 2022
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    Growth opportunities are key as Uniphore CFO competes for talent

    One of the startup’s biggest stumbling blocks to expansion is filling its ranks as recruits leverage their strength, Stephane Berthier says.

    By Robert Freedman • Jan. 5, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    5 CFO trends to watch in 2022

    Against a backdrop of rising costs, finance leaders will be navigating a number of strategic considerations, including the need for talent and the right tax strategy.

    By Robert Freedman and Jim Tyson • Jan. 4, 2022
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    CFOs can expect board and audit committee focus on ESG, tech issues

    Issues gaining steam in 2021 will be front and center in 2022, putting CFOs in the spotlight as organization leaders try to stay ahead of trends, say governance specialists. 

    By Ted Knutson • Dec. 23, 2021
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    CFO turnover rises, driven by robust IPO market

    The higher CFO churn rate, and the rise of more women to the role, underscores the value of succession planning, Russell Reynolds said.

    By Dec. 8, 2021
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    Elevating ESG and Human Capital Reporting to the next level

    ESG and Human Capital Reporting are top priorities for CFOs to address

    Dec. 6, 2021
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    UBS poaches next CFO from JPMorgan Chase

    Sarah Youngwood, JPMorgan's CFO of consumer and community banking since 2016, will join the Swiss bank's executive board in March.

    By Dan Ennis • Dec. 1, 2021
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    Walmart's CFO to leave the company after 22 years

    Brett Biggs officially departs on Jan. 31, 2023. As part of the transition, he will remain a board member of the retailer's fintech startup.

    By Maria Monteros • Nov. 29, 2021
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    For CFOs, ADHD can be a curse and a blessing

    Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder can give people a boost in the workplace but it requires accommodation if it's to be a help rather than a hindrance, specialists say. 

    By Ted Knutson • Nov. 24, 2021
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    Spotify CFO sees beyond music a 'limitless' opportunity

    Spotify is rapidly growing its audience as it seeks to become the premier platform for a galaxy of audio choices.

    By Nov. 19, 2021
  • ThoughtSpot CFO on getting the technicalities — and the story — right in cloud transition

    The financial and accounting details in moving from on-premises and hybrid software models to the cloud are complex but finance leaders must get the narrative right too, says Mohit Daswani.

    By Robert Freedman • Nov. 18, 2021
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    Stripe CFO Suryadevara drawing from challenges as GM CFO

    Suryadevara has ventured into unfamiliar business terrain before, becoming GM Treasurer with little prior knowledge of the role.

    By Nov. 18, 2021