Profiles Archives - CFO

The Two Faces of Private Equity

The Two Faces of Private Equity

Host Analytics' CFO makes a case for private equity, recalibrates the software company's business focus, and sets a six-point agenda for his finance team.

By David McCann | October 31, 2019

After 21 Years and a Spinoff, Profitability Finally Arrives

After 21 Years and a Spinoff, Profitability Finally Arrives

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals is in the black for the first time thanks to its complex spinoff of pre-commercial drug development programs.

By David McCann | September 24, 2019

ABM Industries Nears End of Five-Year Transition

ABM Industries Nears End of Five-Year Transition

The company's "2020 Vision" plan, involving a new go-to-market strategy, new operational efficiencies, and key technology upgrades, is in the home stretch.

By David McCann | June 4, 2019

For Aflac, Slow Growth Means Extra Cash Flow

For Aflac, Slow Growth Means Extra Cash Flow

And for CFO Fred Crawford, investing the excess cash means weighing opportunities against the baseline return afforded by stock buybacks.

By David McCann | April 25, 2019

Cable CFO Faces Complexity in All Directions

Cable CFO Faces Complexity in All Directions

Vicki Villacrez at TDS Telecom has to stay nimble to thrive in the fast-changing consumer segment of the telecommunications industry.

By David McCann | April 8, 2019

Zoom vs. Pinterest: How the IPOs Stack Up

Zoom vs. Pinterest: How the IPOs Stack Up

Which offering will institutional and individual investors find the most attractive?

By Vincent Ryan | March 25, 2019

Agribusiness Bonanza Rises in China for Syngenta

Agribusiness Bonanza Rises in China for Syngenta

CFO Mark Patrick discusses the enormous business opportunities available to Syngenta now that it's owned by a big Chinese company.

By David McCann | March 20, 2019

Backed by Finance Operations, Avnet Turns the Page

Backed by Finance Operations, Avnet Turns the Page

The big semiconductor distributor charts a broad new strategic path and employs key financial strategies to overcome challenging times.

By David McCann | June 19, 2018

Media Power IAC Paints Picture of Proactive IR

Media Power IAC Paints Picture of Proactive IR

CFO Glenn Schiffman's top priority is tirelessly explaining IAC's complex structure and strategy to investors and analysts.

By David McCann | May 24, 2018

FINCA’s Journey from Non-Profit to For-Profit

FINCA’s Journey from Non-Profit to For-Profit

The CFO of a leading microfinance firm instills a new mindset and a new way of doing business in short order.

By David McCann | May 16, 2018

A CFO’s Quest for ‘The Price Is Right’

A CFO’s Quest for ‘The Price Is Right’

The job is all about pricing complexity for the finance chief of specialty manufacturing services firm Xometry.

By David McCann | January 30, 2018

Big Company Aims for Operational Discipline

Big Company Aims for Operational Discipline

New CFO at TE Connectivity tries to minimize wasted effort by engineers and finance staff alike.

By David McCann | December 27, 2017

Tech Upgrade Commands CFO’s Focus

Tech Upgrade Commands CFO’s Focus

Amy Shelly of Options Clearing Corp. faces several challenges in replacing the organization's outdated platform.

By David McCann | December 12, 2017

Data Integrator Rides Surging Demand

Data Integrator Rides Surging Demand

The growing popularity of best-of-breed applications plays into the hands of data integrators like Talend.

By David McCann | December 7, 2017

Cox’s CFO Values ‘Varied Career’ with Single Employer

Cox’s CFO Values ‘Varied Career’ with Single Employer

Dallas Clement has been with the cable and media company for 27 years but feels he has the diverse experience to strategically guide the big private firm.

By David McCann | August 14, 2017