succession planning Archives - CFO

Women Held 16% of Large Company CFO Jobs in 2022

Women Held 16% of Large Company CFO Jobs in 2022

And other compelling data points from the annual Crist Kolder Volatility report on executive jobs.

By Vincent Ryan | February 1, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond Names Laura Crossen Interim CFO Following Gustavo Arnal’s Death

Bed Bath & Beyond Names Laura Crossen Interim CFO Following Gustavo Arnal’s Death

Crossen has over two decades of experience with the troubled retailer, but following Arnal's death, may face what is known as the "glass cliff."

By Andy Burt | September 6, 2022

Naming An Interim CFO Has Its Benefits

Naming An Interim CFO Has Its Benefits

Appointing an interim CFO need not be avoided at all costs, according to a new study.

By Vincent Ryan | August 5, 2022

High Demand for CFOs Creates Career Opportunities

High Demand for CFOs Creates Career Opportunities

But finance chiefs in job-search mode should take care not to take advantage of an opportunity prematurely, a top recruiter says.

By David McCann | November 19, 2019

Metric of the Month: Formal Succession Planning Lacking

Metric of the Month: Formal Succession Planning Lacking

Proper succession planning at all levels ensures strong bench strength in finance and other areas.

By Perry D. Wiggins, CPA | May 1, 2019

JPMorgan Chase Names New CFO; Lake to Head Consumer Lending

JPMorgan Chase Names New CFO; Lake to Head Consumer Lending

The CEO of card services, Jennifer Piepszak, inherits the CFO spot from Marianne Lake, who was appointed CEO of consumer lending.

By Vincent Ryan | April 18, 2019

The Difference Between Good CFOs and Great CFOs

Talent Management

The Difference Between Good CFOs and Great CFOs

A CFO’s ability to build strong teams and develop successors is more important than ever.

By Sandy Cockrell III and Charles Holley | October 3, 2018

HP Names New CFO, as LesJak Moves Into Interim COO Role

HP Names New CFO, as LesJak Moves Into Interim COO Role

HP CEO Don Weisler said Steve Fieler, the company's new CFO, has been "in our succession planning for a very long time."

By William Sprouse | May 30, 2018

Emerging Best Practice: Promoting CFOs from Within

Emerging Best Practice: Promoting CFOs from Within

Succession plans are less risky when the new finance chief is an internal hire, a top talent expert says.

By David McCann | February 21, 2017

Facebook Proposes Zuckerberg Succession Plan

Facebook Proposes Zuckerberg Succession Plan

Shareholders will vote on a proposal to ensure Facebook "will not remain a founder-controlled company after we cease to be a founder-led company."

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 6, 2016

Family Companies: To Have and to Hold

Family Companies: To Have and to Hold

Far from declining, family firms will remain an important feature of global capitalism for the foreseeable future.

By Adrian Wooldridge | April 21, 2015

Family Firms Face ‘Sticky Baton’ Syndrome

Family Firms Face ‘Sticky Baton’ Syndrome

Most family-owned businesses don't plan for a successor, and the top executives stay longer than they should.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 14, 2015

The CFO Candidate Pool Is Shrinking

The CFO Candidate Pool Is Shrinking

Inadequate training for mid-level finance managers leaves companies fighting to fill senior posts.

By John Touey | April 1, 2014

Goldman CFO in Running to Head Wall Street Giant

Risk & Compliance

Goldman CFO in Running to Head Wall Street Giant

Harvey Schwartz, who succeeded David Viniar just last year, “has surprised to the upside” since becoming finance chief at the Wall Street bank.

By Vincent Ryan | January 14, 2014

In the Family Way

In the Family Way

CFOs who work for family-owned companies can be invaluable advisers, but often remain on the outside looking in.

By Alix Stuart | February 1, 2012