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Oracle has appointed Hilary Maxson as Chief Financial Officer, a move aimed at bolstering the company’s financial discipline as it rapidly scales its global cloud infrastructure. Maxson, who previously served as Group CFO at Schneider Electric, joins Oracle during its strongest performance period in 15 years, characterized by 20% growth in organic total revenue and non-GAAP earnings...

Liberty Mutual has transitioned its philanthropic arm to a $600 million endowment model, a move designed to provide permanent, inflation-protected funding for community resilience. By moving away from annual budget allocations, the Liberty Mutual Foundation can now provide more stable, multi-year capital to nonprofits addressing housing instability, workforce development, and climate change...

Indeed has appointed Sean McSherry as Chief Financial Officer, placing a long-time executive at the helm of its global finance function. The company said in a release that McSherry will oversee financial strategy, planning, and operations as Indeed continues to align its business with ongoing shifts in technology and hiring practices. His mandate includes supporting disciplined growth and managing long-term investments, particularly as artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into the company’s operations...

Broadcom has announced a planned transition in its finance leadership, appointing Amie Thuener as Chief Financial Officer. The move follows the planned retirement of current CFO Kirsten M. Spears, who will continue in her role until the transition date and remain as an advisor for nine months to support continuity. According to the company, the transition is structured to ensure stability in financial operations and governance...

eBay has introduced its first Climate Transition Plan, outlining how the company plans to reduce emissions while building on its existing resale marketplace. The company has already achieved a 92% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2019 and now operates on 100% renewable electricity. By strengthening its recommerce model, eBay enables millions of buyers and sellers to extend the life of products, reduce waste, and make more conscious purchasing decisions...

Wonder has appointed Kelley Morrell as its new Chief Financial Officer as it prepares for a fresh capital raise and a potential public listing. Morrell joins from Blackstone, where she served as a Senior Managing Director and led asset management initiatives within its private equity business. She brings experience in fundraising, investment strategy, and public market transitions, including involvement in the IPO of Bumble...

A recent study by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta highlights a gap between perceived and realized benefits of artificial intelligence in corporate performance. Based on a survey of nearly 750 executives, CFOs reported average productivity gains of 1.8% in 2025, driven by AI adoption. However, when measured against revenue and employment data, the actual impact appears more limited across industries through 2026...

Microsoft has signed a long-term agreement with U.S.-based biochar company Liferaft to purchase one million carbon removal units over the next 10 years, backing a climate solution that also carries agricultural and local economic benefits. The deal, among the largest biochar-based carbon removal agreements to date and the largest announced so far in the United States, will be fulfilled through Liferaft’s facilities in Iowa and Illinois...

Nissan Motor has announced a change in its finance leadership, with Chief Financial Officer Jérémie Papin stepping down for personal reasons. The company has appointed George Leondis, a long-serving executive, as his successor effective April 1. Papin will remain with Nissan until mid-May to oversee the closing of fiscal year 2025 and support a smooth transition. Leondis brings over two decades of experience within Nissan, having held senior finance and leadership roles across key markets...

Ledger has appointed John Andrews as Chief Financial Officer and opened a new office in New York City as part of its strategy to expand in the U.S. Andrews brings over 25 years of experience in corporate finance and joins from Circle, where he led capital markets and investor relations. His appointment comes as Ledger increases its focus on serving financial institutions seeking secure digital asset infrastructure...