Chief Financial Officer (CFO) stories - Page 5

New US tariffs on imports from China, Mexico, and Canada are driving CFOs to adjust strategies, with 59% expecting to pass costs largely to consumers.

Aryaka's CEO Shailesh Shukla has outlined the company's vision for Unified SASE as a Service, harnessing AI to enhance networking and security.

Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.

Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.

Symphony Commerce has strengthened its leadership by appointing Matt Smith as CEO, supported by new CFO Ella Lim and promoted Client Service Director Hannah Spencer.

Monta has appointed James Eyton as Chief Financial Officer to enhance its executive team, aiming for significant growth across Europe and North America.

A Gartner survey reveals that 77% of CFOs intend to increase tech budgets in 2025, while plans for employee compensation rises fall sharply amid economic uncertainties.

SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.

Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.

A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.

BlackLine has appointed Stuart Van Houten as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 17 February 2025, succeeding Mark Woodhams, who retires in June.

In the financial services sector, back-office operations are often neglected, yet innovations in AI could unlock their vital potential for driving growth.

Abnormal Security has appointed Lisa Banks as Chief Financial Officer as it gears up for an initial public offering, aiming for over USD $1 billion in annual revenue.

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

As cloud ERPs reshape the CFO agenda in 2025, AI and automation will drive smarter operations, transforming how businesses manage their growth.

As 2025 approaches, the role of the CFO in Australia is transforming, with investors favouring financial expertise over CEO leadership amid rising economic challenges.

BlackLine has been acknowledged as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Accounts Receivable Automation Applications in 2024, underlining its impact.

Analytic Partners has promoted Paul Sinkinson to Managing Director, APAC, and appointed Nikki Taylor as Director of Marketing for the region.

Celonis has appointed Benoit Fouilland as its new CFO, bringing over thirty years of finance leadership to strengthen its global Finance strategy.

Dragos has appointed Mark Matheos as CFO, Mark Packham as CMO, and Darren Sankbeil as CSO to enhance its cybersecurity leadership and growth.