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Coupa Appoints Michael Agresta as CFO
Michael Agresta has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Coupa, the margin multiplier company. Agresta, who has nearly two decades of experience in financial leadership, will be responsible for the finance, accounting, enterprise digital enablement, and legal functions of Coupa...
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Janesh Moorjani Appointed Autodesk CFO
Janesh Moorjani has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer of Autodesk, effective December 16, 2024. Ms. Moorjani, who has over two decades of expertise in the technology sector, will succeed interim CFO Elizabeth "Betsy" Rafael and will be directly accountable to CEO Andrew Anagnost...
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Google’s Improved Flood Forecasting Helps Global Communities Prepare for Disasters
Google is making significant strides in improving flood forecasting capabilities by expanding its AI-powered riverine flood forecasting model to over 100 countries, now covering 700 million people. This expansion provides critical flood information to more communities, enhancing preparedness and response efforts globally...
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CFOs Eye AI for Efficiency but Demand Quick ROI
A recent report by Basware, in collaboration with Financial Times Longitude, highlights that 78% of CFOs are keen to increase AI investments in the next 12 to 18 months to enhance efficiency and automate financial operations. However, 50% are prepared to cut funding if AI fails to deliver measurable ROI within a year...
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USPS Announces Leadership Transition as CFO Joe Corbett Retires
Joseph "Joe" Corbett, the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), will retire on December 31, 2024. Since 2009, Corbett has been the CFO, in charge of important financial operations such as supply management, treasury, and finance and strategy. Managing difficult financial issues and promoting openness, especially in the aftermath of the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, were hallmarks of his tenure...
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With 1% Equity Pledge, Airwallex is Helping Shape the Future of...
Airwallex, an Australian-founded financial platform, has taken a bold step to foster innovation and support entrepreneurs worldwide with the launch of the Airwallex Impact program. Committing to donate 1% of its equity—currently valued at over $56 million—the company is joining the Pledge 1% movement, ensuring that a significant portion of its success will contribute to long-term social good...
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Empowering CFOs: Transforming Finance into Strategic Partners
The evolving role of Chief Financial Officers demands a shift from traditional number-crunching to becoming strategic partners who drive business growth and value creation. This transition, known as finance business partnering, emphasizes collaboration with other departments to align financial insights with organizational goals...
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Eventbrite Appoints Anand Gandhi as CFO Amid Marketplace Transformation
Eventbrite, a global events marketplace operating in nearly 180 countries, has announced the appointment of Anand Gandhi as Chief Financial Officer. This leadership appointment aims to accelerate Eventbrite’s transformation into a leading two-sided marketplace for unique and local events. His expertise in scaling marketplaces and delivering financial results aligns with Eventbrite’s ambitions for long-term, profitable growth...
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Adyen Supports Spanish Flood Relief Through Matched Donations
Adyen is stepping up to support those affected by the recent devastating floods in Spain through a powerful relief campaign. As part of their ongoing commitment to helping communities in crisis, the company has activated an emergency appeal to raise funds for the Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos (FESBAL), a key organization providing critical aid...
CFOs Balance Optimism and Uncertainty Amid Economic Volatility
The Q3 2024 CFO Survey by Grant Thornton, which engaged over 230 senior finance leaders, reveals a mix of optimism and caution among CFOs. Despite declining confidence in meeting demand (51%), supply chain objectives (53%), and labor needs (49%), 79% of respondents anticipate growth in net profits over the next 12 months — the highest in 10 quarters...
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Hertz Appoints Scott M. Haralson as Chief Financial Officer
Hertz Global Holdings, a prominent global rental car company, has announced the appointment of Scott M. Haralson as Chief Financial Officer. "His deep expertise in financial management and leveraging the capital markets to drive business transformation will be invaluable to Hertz as we rotate our fleet, deliver operational excellence, build greater cost discipline and undertake other key initiatives to improve our financial performance", stated Hertz CEO Gil West...
Navan Appoints Amy Butte as Chief Financial Officer
Navan, the comprehensive super app simplifying travel and expense management, announced the appointment of Amy Butte as Chief Financial Officer effective June, 2024. Butte, who joined Navan's Board of Directors in April 2024, has resigned from her role as Audit Committee Chair to assume this executive position...