Pfizer, Moderna tap new CFOs outside pharma

The changes in the COVID-19 vaccine-makers’ C-suites come as the recent easing of pandemic pressures will likely pave the way for more CFO and executive exits, one expert said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 12, 2022

Twinkies-maker Hostess taps former Kraft Foods executive as CFO

As many companies are focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives, Travis Leonard is one of a recently growing but still small number of Black executives tapped to fill CFO seats at public companies. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 11, 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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Doudna's CRISPR biotech taps ex-Merrill banker as CFO

While initial public offerings in the Americas plummeted 72% during the first quarter, Elaine Sun believes strong companies can go public even in volatile markets.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 8, 2022

New Sigyn CFO maps Nasdaq uplist, shelf registration strategy

Sigyn's Jeremy Farrell is preparing to issue more shares even as some companies are shying away from tapping equity amid rising stock market volatility.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 7, 2022

Spencer Stuart's new CFO tracks Ukraine

Christine Laurens is now a three-time CFO even as women still only accounted for 15.1% of CFOs at major companies last year.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 4, 2022

Hardee's, Carl's Jr. parent names ex-Caribou exec as CFO

CKE is one of the latest quick service restaurant companies to launch a digital loyalty program, an offering that has emerged as a key area of competition. 

By Kaishi Chhabra • April 1, 2022

CFO scenario planning is key as Biden pushes 28% corporate tax rate

“The advice we’re giving people is to watch what the Build Back Better morphs into in 2022 and see if there’s momentum to push through those tax changes,” said PwC's Ken Kuykendall. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 31, 2022

Geopolitical tensions, inflation dim CFOs' economic outlook: Deloitte

CFOs are entering 2022 with lower expectations for the economy and their business prospects, according to a Deloitte survey.

By Kaishi Chhabra • March 30, 2022

Crypto firm Abra's new CFO digs into war for talent

Justin McMahan joins a growing number of executives leaving more mainstream finance companies to helm the finances at crypto-focused firms.   

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 28, 2022

How growth, inflation and access to capital will play off one another this year

The rise in prices is complicating CFOs' plans as they continue to focus on talent, transformation and growth as their strategic priorities. 

By Wes Bricker • March 25, 2022

Item 9 CFO relishes fight to normalize cannabis industry

"We have new problems to solve every day to normalize the industry and get it out of the back alley,” Item 9 Labs CFO Bobby Mikkelsen said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 24, 2022

CRISPR pioneer's biotech taps ex-Barclays banker as CFO

Scribe Therapeutics was co-founded by Jennifer Doudna, who shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery of CRISPR, the genome editing technology.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 21, 2022

CarParts.com promotes CFO in C-Suite shakeup

With over 300,000 square feet of warehouse space coming online over the next two quarters and a record inventory level, the company is sticking with its strategy of loading up on products to win customers.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 17, 2022

How Kyiv media CFO is adjusting to a war-footing

The Kyiv Independent uses a fintech platform and sends crypto to an exchange, which converts it into payments in local currency, the hryvnia, and lets subscribers pay their fees with non-fungible tokens (NFT), says CFO Jakub Parusinski.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 16, 2022

Women executives tick up to 18%, avoid pandemic backslide

“We are still far from where we should be, and some of our findings continue to be shocking,” said Diana Van Maasdijk, CEO at Equileap. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 15, 2022

Healthcare alliance's CFO to scale, lock down finance functions

“Generally speaking with any early-stage company, you get a lot of nos. I’m going to have to pivot a lot,” said CFO Karen Molis.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 11, 2022

How Axogen's CFO solved for growth by sticking with office

“We would not want to make any decisions that might benefit the cost line over the next 12 to 18 months but limit our ability to grow,” said CFO Pete Mariani.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 8, 2022

Kyiv Independent CFO taps crowdfunding for Ukrainian journalists

“We needed to have resources to be able to support media immediately because in this kind of situation … hours matter, sometimes minutes,” said CFO Jakub Parusinski.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 7, 2022

CFOs grapple with Ukraine fallout, 'fluid' sanctions environment

“Our first and most important priority remains the people we have in the region," said Sachin Mehra, CFO at Mastercard. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi , Jonathan Berr , Caitlin Mullen • March 4, 2022

How CFOs can structure an ESG-friendly tax strategy

ESG's tax implications is “a topic where there’s a two-way street,” said Kevin M. Jacobs, a managing director at Alvarez & Marsal Taxand. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 3, 2022

Class action embroils Wells Fargo commercial real estate underwriting practices

A judge is set to rule on the bank's motion to dismiss the complaint, which names the company, ex-CEO Tim Sloan and former CFO John Shrewsberry among the defendants.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 2, 2022

5 trends in finance leadership

Finance leaders are up-leveling their team and accelerating growth with these five trends.

Feb. 28, 2022

3 tactics to solve sales compensation concerns and improve retention

With resignations rising among sales teams, the onus falls on finance to ensure pay structures work to entice reps to stay.  

Feb. 28, 2022

Toast CFO leans into tactical investments for market share

“As CFO it’s my role to make sure I take the strategy and paint the picture with numbers,” Elena Gomez said.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 25, 2022

Navigating the CFO-CEO, and CFO-board minefield

Finance leaders can operate most effectively if they have an independent relationship with directors, but managing that relationship without violating the chain of command is different in every organization.

By Ted Knutson • Feb. 25, 2022