CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Sept. 29

New CFOs at Uber, Metronet, Shoe Carnival, Cognizant, and more.   

By Lauren Muskett • Sept. 29, 2023

Staying Put, Staying Focused: Wunderkind’s Tom Kaeding

Wunderkind’s CFO discusses the value of sticking with one company, what success looks like to him, and his plans to continue his personal and organizational growth. 

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 28, 2023

United Airlines Names New CFO Michael Leskinen

Leskinen takes over the role following Gerry Laderman’s announced retirement earlier this year.

By Andy Burt • Sept. 25, 2023

‘Get Your Shot’ Editor’s Note for Sept. 25, 2023

In sports, as in life, it doesn’t matter if you can shoot. It only matters if you can get your shot.

By Andy Burt • Sept. 25, 2023

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Datasite’s CFO Tom Donnelly Starts His Day

“If you take a work colleague’s inventory, be ready to have your own inventory inspected.”

By CFO Editorial Staff • Sept. 21, 2023

The Balance Editor’s Notes

A roundup of past editor's notes.

By Andy Burt • Sept. 18, 2023

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Sept. 15

New finance chiefs at Cineverse, Rocky Brands, Mobileye, and more. 

By Lauren Muskett • Sept. 15, 2023

5 Takeaways for CFOs From FinovateFall 2023

Cybersecurity, AI, customer experience, and the future of labor were all topics of conversation during this year’s big fall fintech event in NYC.

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 15, 2023

Is It Time for a Career Break? 3 Finance Leaders Tell Their Reset Stories

CFOs are temporarily stepping out of the workplace to recharge, reset, or pursue bucket-list goals.  

By Sandra Beckwith • Sept. 15, 2023

Health Care Finance Leader: Dartmouth Health’s Wendy Fielding

“We might be mission-driven, but we need to generate a margin in order to achieve that mission.”  

By Sandra Beckwith • Sept. 14, 2023

BP Promotes CFO Murray Auchincloss to Interim CEO

Auchincloss assumes the interim role as the company must quickly pivot to find a successor for Bernard Looney — the third time in two decades the oil and gas company has found itself unprepared for a CEO resignation.

By Andy Burt • Sept. 14, 2023

Orthofix CFO John Bostjancic, C-Suite Execs Terminated for ‘Inappropriate and Offensive Conduct’

Along with Bostjancic, CEO Keith Valentine and chief legal officer Patrick Keran were terminated for cause. Geoffrey Gillespie will act as interim CFO during the search for replacements.

By Andy Burt • Sept. 13, 2023

Traveling Stories: Editor’s Note for Sept. 11, 2023

When we go away, and when we return, we will have stories to tell.

By Andy Burt • Sept. 10, 2023

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Sept. 8

New CFO appointments at Schneider National, The Honest Company, CKE Restaurants, and more. 

By Lauren Muskett • Sept. 8, 2023

Two Roles, One Goal: Senpex’s Murad Garashov

With two leadership positions, Senpex’s Murad Garashov has a unique perspective on being a CFO of a data-driven technology company. 

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 7, 2023

The 6 a.m. CFO: How 1Stock Limited’s Nixon Kitimoi Starts His Day

Kitimoi discusses the value of perpetual change, his favorite quote from Winston Churchill, and his harmonious favorite number.

By CFO Editorial Staff • Sept. 7, 2023

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Sept. 1

Nasdaq names former UBS exec as new finance chief, EV startup Canoo names board member as CFO, and Sallie Mae hires new CFO before student loan payment restart.

By Lauren Muskett • Sept. 1, 2023

New Industry, Bigger Goals: Symplr’s Hugo Doetsch

“It’s important to understand what didn’t work in previous positions to help learn for the next endeavor.”

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 31, 2023

The 6 a.m. CFO Series

From the moment they wake up before dawn to how they end their work days, finance chiefs are constantly looking to grow in their leadership skills. CFO’s ongoing series pulls back the curtain so they can share what makes work and life have a high sense of purpose and accomplishment. 

Aug. 28, 2023

CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Aug. 25

Green Bay Packers hire a new finance chief, Advance Auto Parts makes leadership changes, and Fetch names former Uber exec as next CFO. 

By Lauren Muskett • Aug. 25, 2023

AI and Blockchain Technology Combined: RocketFuel’s Ben Yankowitz

RocketFuel’s CFO discusses his role as a finance leader in the blockchain world and how blockchain and AI can work together. 

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 24, 2023

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Paycor’s Adam Ante Starts His Day

“You can definitely push hard on everyone in bursts to accomplish things, but when you lead for a long period, over multiple years, you really need to be authentic in your style, because you’re going to have to show up over and over again.”

By CFO Editorial Staff • Aug. 24, 2023

CFOs and ‘Dream Team’ Goals: Editor’s Note for Aug. 21, 2023

CFOs who search for a variety of experiences gain problem-solving skills that are hard to match.

By Andy Burt • Aug. 21, 2023

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending August 18

New finance leaders named at Vectra AI, Panera Brands, Invitae, and Spire Global, while Zevia appoints FP&A VP as interim CFO.

By Vincent Ryan • Aug. 18, 2023

Never-Ending Curiosity: Health Recovery Solutions CFO Jason Comer

“Being curious and willing to admit that you don’t know everything can expose you to new tasks and experiences,” Comer said.

By Sandra Beckwith • Aug. 17, 2023