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  • Celeste Ackert CFO, Fairmarkit
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    Seizing Career Opportunities: Celeste Ackert

    “I'm big on operational and finance metrics and benchmarks, and I'm constantly thinking through how we can move the metrics in a meaningful way.”

    By • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Editors’ Picks: Five Must-Read CFO Interviews

    Here are the finance chief interviews from the past year that the CFO editorial team recommends reading.

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Strategic CFO Forum 2023

    On Dec. 4 in NYC, join in the conversation as CFOs from Marriott, Humana, Amazon Web Services and more speak on finance trends for today and tomorrow.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    ‘The Deepest Wells of Gratefulness’ Editor’s Note for Nov. 20, 2023

    Find opportunity to embrace gratitude during this Thanksgiving week.

    By • Nov. 20, 2023
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    4 Takeaways From MIT Sloan’s CFO Summit

    The panels included CFOs from Johnson & Johnson, Delta, HubSpot, and other well-known companies.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Nov. 17

    New CFOs at Subway, Advance Auto Parts, Dr. Martens, and more.

    By • Nov. 17, 2023
  • Chipotle’s CFO Jack Hartung
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    Chipotle’s Jack Hartung: Adopt New Tech, But Keep Your ‘Essence’ Intact

    “Numbers and data don’t mean anything unless you have the ability to sift through that data and turn that into insights.”

    By • Nov. 16, 2023
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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Dotmatics’ CFO Rebeca Sanchez Sarmiento Starts Her Day

    “As a modern-day CFO working in software, there is no such thing as a traditional scope of work.”  

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Nov. 16, 2023
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    ‘Credits’ Editor’s note for Nov. 13, 2023

    The accounting talent shortage sees no end in sight.

    By • Nov. 13, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Nov. 10

    CFO changes at PepsiCo, Sphere Entertainment, Nextdoor, and more. 

    By • Nov. 10, 2023
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    Finding the Recipe for Cost and Labor Management: Hofman Hospitality’s Christopher Crawley

    “The ownership group has been loyal to many of the employees. So, I've had to consider that when automating or outsourcing finance and accounting tasks,” said Crawley.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    Mann Lake’s CFO Shana Rowlette is Buzzing About New Opportunities

    Rowlette, CFO of the beekeeping supplies manufacturer, discusses the unique challenges of the industry.

    By • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Casella Waste Systems Hires Former Covanta Exec As CFO

    Brad Helgeson replaces Ned Coletta, who will remain president as part of its succession plan.

    By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 7, 2023
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    Disney Hires PepsiCo Exec Hugh Johnston As Its Next CFO

    PepsiCo’s longtime CFO is taking the top finance spot at Disney. 

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Nov. 3

    New CFOs at PayPal, BuzzFeed, Verizon, CarGurus, and more. 

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Buying Businesses: Holding Company CFO Scott McKinney

    An FP&A role put McKinney in the room for every acquisition and disposition, helping him advance to the top finance spot at insurance company investor Tiptree.

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
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    Former AIG CFO Shane Fitzsimons Passes Away From Brain Cancer

    “Shane operated with the highest integrity, brought remarkable energy, a tireless work ethic,” said CEO Peter Zaffino. 

    By • Nov. 2, 2023
  • Johnson Controls’ CFO Olivier Leonetti
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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Johnson Controls’ CFO Olivier Leonetti Starts His Day

    “No dream is too wild, no idea is too bold. It will take hard work and good timing, but anything is possible.”  

    By CFO Editorial Staff • Nov. 2, 2023
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    From Staff Accountant to CFO: Mann Lake’s Shana Rowlette

    The beekeeping supplier’s CFO discusses how its rapid growth kept her sticking around.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    ‘Success’ Editor’s Note for Oct. 30, 2023

    "A leader's lasting value is measured by succession." — John C. Maxwell

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Oct. 27

    CFO changes at Unilever, Solo Brands, Dow Jones, Hyzon Motors, and more. 

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
  • MedSpeed’s CFO Natalie Laackman
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    Building Keynote Connections: MedSpeed’s CFO Natalie Laackman

    The medical courier service’s CFO discusses her SuiteWorld keynote experience, meeting with General Motors’ CEO, and the accounting labor shortage.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    ‘Storytelling’ Ed Note for Oct. 23, 2023

    “Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.” - Robin Moore

    By • Oct. 23, 2023
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    CFOs On the Move: Week Ending Oct. 20

    CFO changes at Plaid, CVS Health, Frontier Airlines, Headspace, and more.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Value Creation Drives Office Culture: Zeta’s CFO Chris Greiner

    “Evolving as an individual and business leader is putting yourself in situations with people who are additive to your own perspectives and experiences."

    By • Oct. 19, 2023