CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 21

Aon's CFO steps down, Baxter hires Smith+Nephew’s finance chief and The Boston Beer Company searches for a new chief financial officer. 

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 21, 2026

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Figure’s Macrina Kgil starts her day

Kgil shares how she starts her mornings with swimming and Pilates, the importance of curiosity and how her family connects over enjoying great food. 

By CFO.com editorial staff • Aug. 20, 2026

How Brookhaven National Laboratory’s CFO finances big science

Dr. Susan McKeon explains why the financial decisions behind some of the world's most ambitious scientific research requires a different type of CFO approach.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 18, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 14

Home Depot’s finance chief and VP will step up as its CEO takes medical leave, Bed Bath & Beyond names a deputy CFO and Lincoln Financial’s CFO will step down. 

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 14, 2026

EzCater CEO dishes on the biggest shifts going from the CFO seat

Nihad Rahman traded the CFO title for CEO in May of last year, and said he’s brought the same financial discipline to a much broader view of the business.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 14, 2026

How the Brooklyn Nets CFO is measuring returns on AI

Peter Stern, who runs finance for the Nets, New York Liberty and Barclays Center, discusses AI use, the changing business of sports and why he spends time teaching finance to incarcerated people.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 12, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 7

Best Buy names a new chief financial officer, ConocoPhillips promotes its finance chief to CEO and Zoetis hires GE HealthCare’s CFO.

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 7, 2026

Could AI replace CFOs and other top executives?

Many U.S. workers are hoping so, according to a new survey, with men and higher earners more likely to favor such replacements.

By David McCann • Aug. 6, 2026

How Rydoo’s CFO transitioned to a COFO role

Aidana Zhakupbekova explains how taking on operations changed her role and why she believes the COFO model is gaining momentum.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 6, 2026

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Planet DDS’ Stephen Fong starts his day

Fong shares how he works with his bicoastal team, what he always keeps in his workspace and what struck him most when meeting Elon Musk. 

By CFO.com editorial staff • Aug. 6, 2026

Honor Technology’s CFO on solving hard problems that matter

Matt Klitus shares how he applies his finance and operations expertise to help transform home care delivery for seniors aging in place.

By Sandra Beckwith • Aug. 4, 2026

PlayStation’s digital pivot offers a crash course in CFO communication

As Sony moves away from game discs on PlayStation consoles, CFO Lin Tao found herself explaining the strategy to an audience far beyond traditional stakeholders.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 3, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 31

NBCUniversal hires a new CFO ahead of its spinoff from Comcast, Adidas names a new finance chief and VF Corp.’s chief financial officer resigns.

By Lauren Muskett • July 31, 2026

Are you taking time off this summer? CFO Peer Audit

As finance chiefs take on wider tasks, we asked a few how they’re approaching summer vacations these days.

By Dan Niepow , Adam Zaki • July 31, 2026

How The Glo Companies outgrew founder-led finance

The rapidly growing sensory toy maker's CEO and fractional CFO share how they were profitable before they prepared for a Series A and are now nearing the point where they may need a full-time CFO.

By Adam Zaki • July 31, 2026

CleanSpark CFO on shifting from bitcoin mining to AI data centers

As CleanSpark enters the AI infrastructure race, President and CFO Gary Vecchiarelli explains why the company believes its biggest strategic bet is also its most logical one.

By Adam Zaki • July 30, 2026

CrossCountry Consulting’s new co-CEOs say billable hour is ‘waning’

In recent interviews, Amy Bjarnason and Neil Smith discuss why the billable hour is under pressure, how AI is impacting entry-level hiring and what today’s CFOs expect from advisers.

By Adam Zaki • July 28, 2026

Audi CFO calls for realignment with Volkswagen: Trial Balance

"Global pressures are an increasing pressure to act," said Juergen Rittersberger after the company reported earnings on Monday.

By Adam Zaki , Lauren Muskett • July 27, 2026

The CFO’s guide to building a personal brand

Branding experts share how finance leaders can build executive presence to stand out on LinkedIn and within the C-suite.

By Adam Zaki • July 24, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 24

Dow Jones hires Dun & Bradstreet's former CFO, Chanel names a Pernod Ricard exec as finance chief and Albertsons' CFO plans retirement.

By Lauren Muskett • July 24, 2026

Wellhub CFO Bruno Annicq on AI beyond automation

The former McKinsey consultant explains why leaving consulting changed how he thinks about leadership and decision-making. 

By Adam Zaki • July 23, 2026

The 6 a.m. CFO: How OneTrust’s Doug Owens starts his day

Owens discusses his morning office walks to connect with teams, the value of giving people grace and his former job milking dairy cows before entering finance.

By CFO.com editorial staff • July 23, 2026

Former FEMA CFO Mary Comans wins ruling, awaits decision on job

A federal judge ordered a name-clearing hearing after finding the former FEMA finance chief was denied due process before President Donald Trump ordered her firing last year.

By Adam Zaki • July 20, 2026

OpenAI CFO details ‘scorecard’ for measuring AI’s worth

As questions about artificial intelligence grow louder and more pointed, Sarah Friar laid out a four-part process designed to help business leaders understand the technology’s cost and value.

By Adam Zaki , Dan Niepow • July 17, 2026

New filings widen Uncle Nearest case tied to former CFO

A court-appointed receiver fired the whiskey company’s founders and expanded claims tied to former CFO Michael Senzaki’s alleged misconduct.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2026