Equinor promotes insider after CFO departs for Carlsberg

Ulrica Fearn is departing from her CFO seat at oil and gas company Equinor to take the financial helm at beer brand Carlsberg Group.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 30, 2022

Tyson heir CFO pick draws ethical fire

The Tyson family owns a large chunk of voting rights at the company and promoted one of their own to the top finance seat.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 30, 2022

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

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How CFOs can cut real estate costs

Subleasing and landlord buyouts are options for CFOs looking to trim office space spend but retrenchment also poses complex challenges, experts say. 

By Dawn Wotapka • Sept. 29, 2022

Social responsibility, inflation top worry list for risk managers

Economic worries, social responsibility concerns and cybersecurity weaknesses topped the list of concerns for risk and compliance leaders facing an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2022

NJ Devils, Philly 76ers veteran named Schellman CFO

Andy Goldstein, who has held the top financial seat for big-name brands such as the New Jersey Devils, will tap his 22 years of industry experience as CFO for the accounting firm.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 29, 2022

Tyson Foods promotes chairman’s son to CFO

John R. Tyson, son of Chairman John H. Tyson, was promoted to CFO as the company navigates economic headwinds including higher supply costs.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 28, 2022

Prioritizing AR innovation can help CFOs weather recession: study

With inflation top of mind for CFO’s, upgrading AR processes could help financial executives buffer against persistent economic pressures.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 28, 2022

PayPal alum latest to take CFO seat for Zepz as it reaches profitability

PayPal alum Robert Mitchell will take the remittance platform’s financial helm as it looks to foster further growth after reaching profitability during the first half of 2022.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 27, 2022

EY’s split to offer CFOs ‘more choice,’ exec says

The auditing and consulting firm is in the “design” phase as EY partners vote on its separation, leaving CFOs facing unanswered questions regarding auditing fees.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 27, 2022

FleetCor taps insider interim after CFO resigns

CFO seat turnovers are coming at a brisk pace as finance chiefs face an increasingly potent mix of pressures, said executive search expert Josh Crist.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 27, 2022

YETI CFO resigns following lukewarm earnings

Paul Carbone, who took the company public during his first year as CFO, is departing to pursue another venture closer to family after four years in the role.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 26, 2022

CFO of bankrupt Voyager resigns after five-month stretch

The CFO of the cryptocurrency exchange is resigning after just five months on the job as the company finalizes its bankruptcy.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 26, 2022

Dentsply taps new CFO after shaking up Moderna

Dentsply’s disclosure in May of an internal probe into its use of incentives led to the swift departure of its former CFO Jorge Gomez from Moderna after only one day on the job.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 23, 2022

Chobani names permanent CFO, revitalizes IPO talks

The company’s former CFO departed in June after another delay in IPO plans.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 23, 2022

Burberry CFO to leave in second C-suite switch

Burberry CFO and Chief Operating Officer Julie Brown will step down after a six-year term, the second top executive shakeup at the luxury brand in the past year.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 23, 2022

Companies mull benefits of interim CFOs

Interim CFOs can cut through politics to help navigate companies through murky waters, experts say.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 22, 2022

CFOs continue talent retention battle

Despite finance chiefs’ efforts to streamline the work of finance departments, only 20% saw talent retention as an ensuing benefit, Deloitte’s Q3 Signals Survey said.

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 22, 2022

ADM CFO sees ag giant’s pivot paying off in profits, crucial food security

Vikram Luthar, appointed CFO of Archer Daniels Midland in April, gained a keen awareness of the value of affordable healthy food growing up in India.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 22, 2022

Nearly half of CFOs ditching just-in-time supply chains: Study

Cybersecurity, emerging technologies and inflation also remain top priorities for CFOs over the next 12 months as they look to navigate a challenging economic environment.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 21, 2022

CFOs need to prep for healthcare’s lagging inflation

Healthcare costs are expected to jump 6.0% next year. CFOs must prepare accordingly, advises WTW’s Tim Stawicki. 

By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 21, 2022

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 Grace Noto • Sept. 20, 2022

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

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 Grace Noto • Sept. 19, 2022

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

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 Grace Noto • Sept. 16, 2022