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Dollar Tree has named Stewart Glendinning as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective March 30, 2025. Since joining the company earlier this year, Glendinning has been leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and has played a key role in the strategic review of the Family Dollar business. He will succeed Jeff Davis, who previously announced his departure. To ensure a smooth transition, Davis will remain with the company for a short period...

Starbucks is undergoing a leadership transition as Cathy Smith steps in as the new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Rachel Ruggeri. Smith, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in retail, global operations, and financial turnarounds, has held CFO roles at Nordstrom, Target, and Walmart International. Her expertise in guiding companies through complex financial landscapes makes her a strong addition to Starbucks at a pivotal time...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in North America are gaining momentum as companies actively pursue growth through consolidation. This increased dealmaking reflects a growing confidence in economic conditions, the availability of capital, and sector-specific opportunities. As a result, businesses are prioritizing strategic expansion over organic growth alone...

In a closely contested vote, the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution on February 25, 2025, setting the stage for sweeping tax reforms that could benefit businesses across the country. The bill seeks to restore research and development (R&D) incentives, extend depreciation benefits, and implement several key tax provisions designed to stimulate investment and economic growth...

In a landmark show of cross-industry collaboration, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Dow have joined forces with over 140 nuclear companies, 14 financial institutions, and 31 countries to support a shared goal: tripling global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. Announced at CERAWeek 2025 in Houston, this marks the first time major energy users outside the nuclear sector have publicly endorsed nuclear as essential to the clean energy transition...

Tariffs will push inflation to 2.6% this year, exceeding the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, while also slowing economic growth to 2%, according to a Wolters Kluwer survey of U.S. corporate economists. The risk of recession has also risen, with economists assigning a 31% probability, marking a 6-percentage-point increase from last month...

Nielsen, a company specializing in audience measurement and analytics, has appointed Jessica Holscott as its new Chief Financial Officer. With over 20 years of financial leadership experience, Holscott most recently served as CFO of Spotter, a creator-focused company. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing Nielsen’s global financial activities, including financial planning and analysis, tax, controllership, internal audit, and treasury, which will be crucial in supporting the company’s continued growth...

CFOs in the UAE are increasingly aligning their financial strategies with the country’s Net Zero 2050 goals. According to a recent Kearney report, 66% of UAE CFOs are currently investing more than 2% of their revenue in sustainability initiatives, with 62% planning to significantly increase these investments in the near future...

The private equity landscape is undergoing significant changes, and macroeconomic factors such as inflation, interest rates, and trade policies are influencing dealmaking in 2025. Uncertainty in these areas is contributing to a slower pace of M&A activity compared to previous years. With inflation and interest rate decisions still fluctuating, CFOs would benefit from keeping an eye on these factors, as they are likely to influence both financing costs and available investment opportunities...

Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, has announced the appointment of Ahmed Moghal as Chief Financial Officer. Previously serving as CFO for the Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) business, Moghal brings over two decades of experience to the role. His appointment follows the departure of Nancy Buese, who will transition into a Strategic Adviser role before departing the company in April 2025...