Chief Financial Officer (CFO) stories - Page 7
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
HCLTech leads in Asia Executive Team survey by Institutional Investor
Sat, 6th Jul 2024
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healthtech
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cfo
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transparency
HCLTech has topped the 14th Annual Asia Executive Team survey by Institutional Investor, excelling in 21 categories in the Technology IT Services & Software sector.
Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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ai
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healthtech
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apple
The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.
Sailesh Munagala joins Vectra AI as new CFO amid expansion
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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saas
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firewalls
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hyperscale
Sailesh Munagala has joined Vectra AI as CFO during crucial expansion to fortify enterprises against threats from the swift adoption of Generative AI tools.
Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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ransomware
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cfo
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cyber attacks
Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.
Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost's extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company's next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.
Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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data analytics
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.
Boomi promotes Jessica Soisson to Chief Financial Officer
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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tax
Boomi appoints Jessica Soisson as CFO, strengthening its leadership team with her extensive financial expertise to drive the company's next growth phase.
Blackpearl Group's ARR surges to NZD $7.4m on Pearl Diver growth
Thu, 30th May 2024
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cfo
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phoenix
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blackpearl group
Blackpearl Group's ARR surged by 177% to NZD $7.4 million in FY24, largely due to the success of its AI-driven platform, Pearl Diver, which contributed NZD $4.9 million.
Sophos announces new CEO Joe Levy & CFO Jim Dildine
Tue, 21st May 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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supply chain
Sophos appoints Joe Levy as CEO, solidifying leadership with Jim Dildine as CFO, aiming to fortify midmarket cybersecurity and drive global growth.
ConnectWise names Rik Thorbecke new CFO ahead of key event
Wed, 15th May 2024
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saas
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uc
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cybersecurity
ConnectWise appoints Rik Thorbecke as CFO ahead of the IT Nation Secure conference, aiming to harness his vast expertise to boost financial growth.
Corporate treasurers frustrated by outdated bank onboarding methods
Tue, 14th May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cfo
Research by Encompass Corporation reveals that 87% of corporate treasurers in the UK and US abandon banking applications due to outdated onboarding processes.
Jimmy Duan steps into Chief Customer Officer role at BlackLine
Tue, 7th May 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
Software expert Jimmy Duan joins BlackLine Inc., a leading digital finance transformation company, as the new Chief Customer Officer, leveraging his prolific industry experience to boost the firm's customer-first philosophy.
How AI is pushing the financing sector forward
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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fintech
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ai
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cfo
AI revolutionizes finance, shifting from personal trading to automated systems and transforming traditional lending practices.
Three ways employees can spot a deepfake scam
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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mfa
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cybersecurity
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cfo
As deepfake scams surge globally, employees are urged to be vigilant and adopt common-sense checks, including 'liveness' checks and using internal codewords.
INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cfo
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leadership
After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.
Raphael Bres returns to Tradeshift, set to harness AI in fintech
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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martech
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cdp
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microsoft
Raphael Bres is set to harness AI to revolutionise Tradeshift's finance function after he rejoins the B2B eCommerce, fintech platform, amid company restructuring and growth.
Intel welcomes industry veteran Stacy Smith to its board
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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supply chain
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cfo
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intel
Semiconductor industry veteran Stacy Smith rejoins Intel, appointed as an independent director and member of the board's Audit and Finance Committee.
CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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cfo
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m&a
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dei
The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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microsoft
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pwc
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cfo
Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.