Six Strategic Moves for CFOs in The Generative AI Era
The emergence of generative AI as a transformative force presents a distinctive opportunity for CFOs to leverage this technology for radical productivity and growth. With 72% of the most prominent CEOs predicting that competitive advantage will be contingent upon AI advancements, CFOs must strike a balance between short-term incentives and long-term strategies...
Private Equity Investments in Insurers Raise Risks, BIS Warns
The life insurance sector's increasing reliance on private equity has prompted researchers at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to express apprehension regarding potential risks that could be further exacerbated by the escalating interest rates. A growing number of private equity firms have acquired life insurers in order to access substantial capital pools that are subsequently invested in alternative assets...
Sephora North America Names Delphine Herve as CFO
Sephora North America has accomplished a substantial leadership transition by elevating Delphine Herve to the position of Chief Financial Officer. LVMH, the parent company of Sephora, has employed Herve since 2011. In 2014, she joined Sephora North America after serving in an audit role at Moet Hennessy, another division of LVMH...
Microsoft’s Ongoing Efforts to Close the Disability Divide
Microsoft recently celebrated Disability Pride Month, marked annually in July, aligning with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) enacted on July 26, 1990. The company emphasizes its commitment to closing the disability divide—addressing the disparities in opportunities for individuals with disabilities in education, employment, and civic engagement...
Royal Bank of Canada Appoints Katherine Gibson as CFO
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced the appointment of Katherine Gibson as Chief Financial Officer. Gibson had been serving as Interim CFO since April 2024, following her role as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Finance and Controller, where she managed global finance operations, including external and board reporting...
Honeywell Appoints Mike Stepniak as New Chief Financial Officer
Honeywell International has declared that Mike Stepniak, who is currently the Vice President and CFO of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer following the publication of the company's fiscal year 2024 financial results. Stepniak's financial domain of expertise encompasses business transformation, corporate audit, and financial planning and analysis, with more than two decades of experience in the field...
Keys to Successful Business Transformation for CFOs
CFOs and their organizations are now frequently engaged in business transformation; however, the success rate remains low, with nearly 70% of initiatives failing. CFOs must concentrate on a number of critical factors in order to increase the likelihood of success in overcoming this challenge...
Private Market Assets to Reach $65 Trillion by 2032, Bain Reports
According to a recent report by Bain and Company, private market assets under management (AUM) are expected to expand at a rate that is more than double that of public assets, with an estimated value of $60 to $65 trillion by 2032. This accelerated expansion, which is being driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9% to 10%, will constitute 30% of all global AUM...
Lilly Appoints Lucas Montarce as Executive Vice President and CFO
Eli Lilly and Company has today announced the immediate appointment of Lucas Montarce as its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, in addition to a member of the company's Executive Committee. Numerous finance leadership positions have been held by Montarce, who joined Lilly in 2001...
Paysafe Announces Finance Leadership Transition
Paysafe Limited, a global payments platform, has disclosed that its finance department is experiencing a leadership transition. Alex Gersh will transition from his position as Chief Financial Officer to an advisory role to the Chief Executive Officer. He will continue to serve in this role for the organization until the conclusion of the year...


















