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M&A Leader Turned Healthcare CFO: MultiPlan’s Jim Head
“I consistently tell investors, my job is about walking the tightrope between enhancing our margins and reinvesting back into the business.”
By Adam Zaki • March 28, 2024 -
The 6 a.m. CFO: How Fresh FP&A’s Chris Ortega Starts His Day
“Often, many tend to focus on results as rewards, but throughout my life, I have realized the biggest reward you will get from any situation is the journey itself.”
By CFO Editorial Staff • March 28, 2024 -
Former Long Island School CFO Found Guilty, Faces Sentencing
The former CFO of The Schechter School, David Ostrove, has been found guilty of misappropriating over $8 million dollars from the private Jewish school.
By Adam Zaki • March 26, 2024 -
Real Estate Developer’s CFO Accused of Stealing Millions of Government Grants for Homeless
Court filings in California allege a CFO stole millions of tax payer dollars, on top of multiple accusations of fraud, to finance an upscale lifestyle for him and his girlfriend.
By Adam Zaki • March 26, 2024 -
‘Innovation’ Editor’s Note for March 25, 2024
“I’m telling my team that we have to go experiment. Not everything’s going to work. But if we see an interesting use case or implementation of AI, let’s go try it.”
By Andy Burt • March 25, 2024 -
Peer Audit: How Do CFOs Craft the Right Tone in Digital Communications?
“I think getting tone correctly is important because if people take your message the wrong way, it can really sidetrack a lot of important decisions to be made or actions that need to be taken,” said Apex’s CFO Chantal Wessels.
By Adam Zaki • March 22, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 22
New CFOs at DraftKings, Insulet, Varo Bank, Cineworld Group, and other companies.
By Lauren Muskett • March 22, 2024 -
WNBA’s Seattle Storm CFO Dies Following Medical Emergency
“We are shocked by her unexpected passing, and profoundly aware of how important Tricia was to our Storm organization and the city’s sports community,” Ginny Gilder, co-owner of the Storm, said in a statement.
By Andy Burt • March 22, 2024 -
Bon Secours Mercy Health Names New CFO
Travis Crum, currently senior vice president of finance, will assume the CFO role in the summer. He replaces Debbie Bloomfield, who is set to retire at the end of the year.
By Susanna Vogel • March 20, 2024 -
‘Inside Baseball’ Editor’s Note for March 18, 2024
Building a community for finance chiefs isn’t just about providing information.
By Andy Burt • March 18, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 15
CFO changes at Restaurant Brands International, CoreWeave, Continental, Phoenix Motor, and other companies.
By Lauren Muskett • March 15, 2024 -
Finance and DEI: How CFOs Can Depoliticize and Reduce Legal Risk
CFOs and legal experts weigh in on how a proper approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion can help culture and reduce legal risk.
By Adam Zaki • March 15, 2024 -
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From Nasdaq to Fintech Finance Leader: Apex’s CFO Chantal Wessels
“I just knew I wanted to do something completely different, especially when it comes to supporting the business through a strategic transformation like I am doing now.”
By Adam Zaki • March 14, 2024 -
The 6 a.m. CFO: How G-P’s Simone Nardi Starts His Day
“The role of the CFO, just like the world around us, has evolved significantly, being strongly strategic and operational — the way I like it.”
By CFO Editorial Staff • March 14, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 8
New finance chiefs at Nikola, Cerence, Patrick Industries, Hypori, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • March 8, 2024 -
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JLL CFO Karen Brennan: How Risk Creates Longevity
“The company has grown tremendously over the course of my 25-year career here, so there were always new opportunities.”
By Sandra Beckwith • March 7, 2024 -
UNFI Names New President and CFO
The wholesaler and retailer said Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi is assuming both positions as it parts ways with current finance chief John Howard.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 6, 2024 -
‘Smooth Criminal’ Editor’s Note for March 4, 2024
What is it about our fascination with the criminal element?
By Andy Burt • March 4, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week Ending March 1
New CFOs at Philips, Knight-Swift Transportation, Xometry, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • March 1, 2024 -
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Stretto CFO Peter Bonfiglio: Learn to Be a Good Storyteller
“[After my first job] I learned quickly that fast-growing companies generate more career-growth opportunities than more mature firms.”
By Sandra Beckwith • Feb. 29, 2024 -
The 6 a.m. CFO: How York Solutions’ Donna Ebeling Starts Her Day
“I find you cannot replace face-to-face meeting time. That time is truly priceless.”
By CFO Editorial Staff • Feb. 29, 2024 -
‘Observations’ Editor’s Note for Feb. 26, 2024
When we do business travel, what kind of vibes do we give off, and what do we notice?
By Andy Burt • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Generation West Virginia CFO Candice Holcomb: Solving ‘Brain Drain’ in the Mountain State
“I’ve focused on articulating data without jargon, in ways that everyone can understand and be able to take action from.”
By Adam Zaki • Feb. 23, 2024 -
CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Feb. 23
CFO changes at Planet Fitness, Meati Foods, Zevia, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, and more.
By Lauren Muskett • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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May Mobility CFO: Leveraging Capital-Efficient Tech Development
“Companies in this space are losing billions of dollars per year trying to win this market,” said Brunelle. “We have a much smaller footprint.”
By Vincent Ryan • Feb. 20, 2024