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    Automattic’s interim CFO steps down: report

    Jeremy Klaperman was appointed interim finance chief to replace another executive who reportedly attempted to oust Automattic’s CEO and founder.

    By • Oct. 12, 2026
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Oct. 9

    World Bank Group names a new finance chief, Chevron promotes its CFO to head its oil and gas operations and Pinterest hires an Amazon exec as chief financial officer. 

    By • Oct. 9, 2026
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    Neighborhood Intelligence CFO resigns

    Brian LaRose became CFO of the organization, formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., when the company acquired The Container Store earlier this year.

    By Caroline Jansen • Oct. 6, 2026
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    Top CFO conferences to attend in 2027

    At events worldwide, finance leaders will explore regulatory compliance, private equity fund operations, finance technology adoption and more.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Oct. 2

    Levi Strauss hires Skechers chief financial officer, Zendesk names a new finance chief and Circle CFO plans year-end exit. 

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    Hugo Boss CFO/COO Yves Müller departs for personal reasons

    Ivica Maric, a 21-year company veteran, will take over finance and operations on Oct. 1 as Hugo Boss works to improve profitability amid falling sales.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Sept. 25

    Diageo hires WPP’s finance chief, Endava places CFO on leave amid accounting investigation and Adyen taps Klarna's chief financial officer. 

    By • Sept. 25, 2026
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    Shadow AI use booms, finds new Deloitte survey

    One in three U.K. workers are using generative AI for work of their own accord, according to a Deloitte survey of 25,000 workers.

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Sept. 18

    Former Waymo CFO joins self-driving startup Wayve, Hub Group names a new finance chief and Flowserve’s chief financial officer heads to Flex. 

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
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    Culligan CFO on the flow toward cleaner, sustainable water

    Andy Kellogg explains how changing consumer habits are shaping the 90-year-old company’s growth and investment priorities.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Mastercard CFO seeks international growth

    The company’s new chief financial officer presented his view of stablecoins, growth and acquisitions at an investment bank conference last week.

    By Lynne Marek • Sept. 15, 2026
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Sept. 11

    HSBC's finance chief to step down in 2027, Polymarket names a former Amazon exec as its first CFO and CME Group promotes its accounting chief to CFO. 

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Sept. 4

    Pinterest’s CFO exits to join OpenAI chairman’s startup Sierra, Charter’s CFO heads to Blackstone-Google AI infrastructure venture and Deutsche Telekom and T‑Mobile name new CFOs. 

    By • Sept. 4, 2026
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    Home, office or hybrid: Where do CFOs work best? Peer Audit

    At a time when employees and executives have more freedom to work where they please, we sought to find out where finance chiefs get the most work done.

    By , • Sept. 3, 2026
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    In the digital age, TouchTunes CFO banks on real-life experiences

    Andrew “Rusty” Russakoff sees big potential in the company’s “sticky ecosystem” of digital jukeboxes and dartboards in bars and other venues.

    By • Sept. 3, 2026
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    Minnesota Timberwolves new CFO-COO on why it’s time to go all in

    With new ownership and the Timberwolves and Lynx at pivotal moments, Michael Dillon says he’s taking a “more aggressive” approach to investing in both teams.

    By • Sept. 1, 2026
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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending Aug. 28

    Rivian’s CFO steps down to join GE Vernova, RaceTrac hires an LVMH exec as finance chief and Hormel Foods names a former Tyson leader as CFO.

    By • Aug. 28, 2026
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    Why this CFO left private equity to buy a 30-year-old Italian market

    Former PE CFO Jim Silvestri is focused on building one successful location to start, but a potential “sausage empire” is already on his mind.

    By • Aug. 28, 2026
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    How Scotts Miracle-Gro CFO shed his interim title

    Mark Scheiwer explains how he turned an interim CFO role into the permanent job and the lessons he learned along the way.

    By • Aug. 25, 2026
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    Brunswick CFO sets course in a changing boating market

    Ryan Gwillim explains why Brunswick’s mix of boats, engines and marine technology gives the holding company a unique position across the entire boating lifecycle.

    By • Aug. 24, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 21, 2026
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    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
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    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 • Aug. 18, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 14, 2026
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    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 • Aug. 14, 2026