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A CFO's Strategy: Verticals Within Verticals

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMT

Lawson Software's Rob Schriesheim keeps the focus on six customer markets, allocating capital where growth prospects are strongest, and slashing costs with aggressive offshoring.

"We've Got to Find the Middle Ground"

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:00 GMT

In his new book, Too Big to Save?, Robert Pozen proposes fixes for the biggest financial crisis of our lifetimes.

Inside the Mind of a Strategic CFO

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:44:00 GMT

Using his background in corporate planning, Rich Fearon has helped Eaton Corp. cut its auto-industry exposure and boost its involvement in the electrical-efficiency business.

"The Worst Is Behind Us."

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Networking giant Cisco Systems is emerging from the recession with a new focus on the future. An interview with Frank Calderoni, EVP and CFO at the company.

You Don't Need a Weatherman to Know Which Way the Wind Blows

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:41:00 GMT

But we do need a national energy policy to stimulate wind, solar, and other renewable fuel projects, says Acciona Energy North America's CFO, Susan Nickey.

A Crash Course in Working Capital

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:37:00 GMT

Karen Daniel, CFO of privately held Black & Veatch, is a stickler for GAAP and wants every manager to understand how their daily tasks affect corporate working capital.

Doing What Needs Doing: A CFO as Sales Boss

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:02:00 GMT

A software firm's finance and operations chief puts himself on the front lines of customer interaction. His other passion: carefully nurturing the company's ESOP.

Waiting for the Dough

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:49:00 GMT

The CFO of a start-up maker of medical devices is prepared for years of intense capital-raising efforts and tough cost-allocation decisions on the way to profitability.

Ops-Savvy CFO Flies High

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:40:00 GMT

ThyssenKrupp Aerospace's Doug Penner spends his time educating business-unit managers about finance and tailoring processes to the company's operational needs.

Cooling Off the Cash Burn

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:03:00 GMT

How William Goldstein, CFO of Integro, an insurance brokerage, helped the firm modify its great expectations.