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First-time biotech CFO strategizes for future with or without big pharma
Aristea Therapeutics' CFO Justin Thacker says the company has a $100 million cash runway that will take it into 2024.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Infosys BPMWhen did CFOs become the guardians of organizations?
The future where CFOs will be value architects and builders in the digital world, rather than ledger-keepers, is not hard to imagine anymore.
By Suresh Nambiar, AVP, Infosys BPM • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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TrendlineDigital 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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Board work helps pave way for Prologis' internal CFO pick
“In Tim’s various roles he had quite a bit of exposure to the board and to senior management so he was very much a known quantity,” outgoing Prologis CFO Tom Olinger said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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Female CFOs' more cautious earnings talk has payoffs
Women tend to give shorter, less upbeat and clearer presentations and to include more numbers and fewer euphemisms in earnings calls, according to Kate Suslava of Bucknell University.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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New Clene CFO to focus on financing runway amid beaten down sector, rising rates
“The key is to be prepared for when there is opportunity and to have enough arrows in your quiver,” said Clene CFO Morgan Brown.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 14, 2022 -
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Women's U.S. board seat gains are middle of the pack globally
“Anecdotally, what we understand from most boards that we work with is that their first preference is a sitting or former CEO and the second preference is a sitting or former CFO,” said Dan Konigsburg of Deloitte.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 11, 2022 -
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Few companies tie CFO compensation to ESG performance
The disconnect between pay and how well companies meet environmental, social and governance goals could lead to perceptions of ‘purpose-washing,’ Deloitte says.
By Robert Freedman • Feb. 9, 2022 -
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Hertz taps former Goldman exec as CFO-to-CEO path continues to widen
The increasingly operational and strategic roles that CFOs have taken on in recent years better equip them to become CEOs, according to Josh Crist of Crist|Kolder Associates.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 7, 2022 -
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Solo Brands CFO to depart
Sam Simmons saw the company through its initial public offering last year, one of many IPOs among DTC brands.
By Daphne Howland • Feb. 7, 2022 -
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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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 3, 2022 -
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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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 19, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Infosys BPMDivestitures – 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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OpinionEasing 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Dive5 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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