Public Markets

Macy’s named Thomas Edwards as its new Chief Financial Officer to strengthen financial discipline and improve operational efficiency as part of its Bold New Chapter strategy. Edwards will assume the dual role of CFO and Chief Operating Officer on June 22, succeeding Adrian Mitchell, who will remain through June 21 to ensure a smooth handover. Edwards brings nearly four decades of leadership experience across retail, consumer goods, and hospitality...

StubHub, a secondary ticketing marketplace, has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The company has applied to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "STUB." However, the number of shares and the price range for the offering remain undetermined. J.P. Morgan and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC will serve as joint book-running managers, while BofA Securities, Evercore ISI, and several others will act as additional book-runners...

The Children’s Place, a children’s apparel retailer, has appointed John Szczepanski as Chief Financial Officer, effective March 31, 2025. He will report to President and Interim Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Umair and oversee finance, accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, procurement, investor relations, internal audit, and real estate...

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...

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...

Gildan Activewear has announced key leadership changes as part of its ongoing succession planning, including the appointment of Luca Barile as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Barile, who has been with Gildan since 2012, will succeed Rhodri J. Harries, who has served as CFO for nearly a decade and plans to retire in January 2026...

The landscape of public and private equity has shifted, altering capital strategies for CFOs. The rise of asset-light business models and the expansion of private equity have allowed many companies to delay or avoid public listings. As a result, the number of publicly traded firms has declined, while private equity has emerged as a dominant source of funding. For CFOs, this shift impacts capital planning, liquidity management, and risk exposure...

Christopher McGinnis has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of GoodRx, bringing 30 years of financial expertise in the healthcare industry. His extensive experience in financial operations, corporate governance, and strategic planning makes him well-equipped to strengthen GoodRx’s financial performance and support its growth. At CitizensRx, McGinnis led the company’s pharmacy benefit management services, where he focused on cost control, operational efficiency, and financial sustainability...

In 2024, the global IPO market saw a decline in volumes and proceeds, yet the financial sector remains vibrant, especially in the Americas and EMEIA regions. The U.S. and India took the lead, with India marking a significant rise in IPO volume, while the U.S. retained its top position for proceeds...

Duncan Minto has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of Renault Group, effective March 1st. Minto, who has been serving as CFO of Alpine since October 2023, will now expand his leadership role within the Renault Group. Minto brings 25 years of experience in finance and deep expertise in the automotive sector...