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A four-time Fortune 500 CFO makes a huge career bet—joining Polymarket

Warren Jenson was hired as finance chief amid the company's $1 billion raise and a maze of regulatory risk.

Fortune · Sep 11

Klarna wants its next CFO in New York. That's a signal to Wall Street

Niclas Neglén is stepping down as finance chief, and the company's next CFO will need capital markets credibility, says a recruiting expert.

Fortune · Aug 20

Boards are calling retired CEOs back as succession pipelines run dry

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Fortune · Aug 7

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Why companies are paying a premium for battle-tested CFOs—and Nike’s struggling turnaround shows what that costs

David Denton, Nike’s new CFO, is coming from Pfizer—underscoring how far companies will go to recruit proven top finance chiefs.

Fortune · Jul 10

Corporate America's top ranks are nearing a retirement tipping point, expert says

A surge of CEO and CFO retirements is looming, raising urgent questions about succession planning and board readiness.

Fortune · Jun 23

Fermi's CFO resigns—just two days after the CEO stepped down

As Fermi searches for a new CFO, the question isn’t just about AI expertise.

Fortune · Apr 21

Troubled Nvidia ally Supermicro pledged to hire a new CFO ‘immediately.’ That was 14 months ago

“No one wants this job,” said executive search firm Cowen Partners president Shawn Cole.

Fortune · Feb 20

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CFO pipelines are 'completely empty' says search firm expert

CFO succession is largely reactive, as boards scramble to find strategic finance chiefs.

Fortune · Feb 13

At IBM spinoff Kyndryl, the stock dives 50% after an accounting probe and CFO exit: ‘The red flags are already out’

Cash management practices are a focus of the investigation and the subsequent internal review by Kyndryl’s audit committee.

Fortune · Feb 10

Meet TikTok’s new U.S. CEO: Adam Presser, a Harvard business and law grad with an affinity for Chinese movies

"For three years in high school, I watched Chinese movies and had this incredibly eye-opening experience,” Presser said in a 2023 interview.

Fortune · Jan 24

What CFO pay packages reveal about long-term strategy

Pay plans tie bigger rewards to long-term results, strategic pivots, and AI-driven growth.

Fortune · Jan 7

Berkshire appoints new CFO as analysts warn of more executive departures

Warren Buffett's CEO tenure is soon ending, and Marc Hamburg’s retirement as CFO after 40 years is among several leadership changes.

Fortune · Dec 9, 2025

These co-CEOs swear by splitting the job: 'The demands on a modern CEO are close to unsustainable'

As Oracle, Spotify and Comcast announce co-CEOs, it's vital to understand what makes good partnerships tick.

Fortune · Oct 5, 2025

New Target CEO, a former CFO, ‘must prove he’s not just another insider,’ executive recruiter says

Michael Fiddelke will become chief executive on Feb. 1, 2026.

Fortune · Aug 21, 2025

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Fortune · May 2, 2025

Why Kohl’s CEO firing serves as a warning for C-suite executives

CEO turmoil continues at the company.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2024

What CFOs have the 'best profile'? Those with both accounting and operational experience, says search expert

Finance chiefs remain in demand as the role continues to evolve.

Fortune · Dec 4, 2024

Super Micro needs a new CFO after an accounting scandal. Who should apply?

The company says an investigation finds no evidence of fraud.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2024

How much will Southwest Airlines change to boost profits? Some details are emerging

Southwest Airlines leaders say they will provide more details about their plan to change the airline and increase profits

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Fortune · Sep 10, 2024

Eli Lilly's new CFO is a 23-year company veteran—showing how pharma firms rely on a 'deep bench of qualified talent'

Lucas Montarce's career path at the company is similar to that of his predecessor, Anat Ashkenazi.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2024

Target's CFO and COO keen to wear just one hat as search for new finance chief continues

Michael Fiddelke, CFO since 2019, became chief operating officer in February.

Fortune · Aug 13, 2024

Fired CFO says RBC ended her chance of being first female CEO

"A CFO’s integrity must be beyond reproach," according to RBC

Fortune · Jun 14, 2024

Why Tyson Foods’ interim CFO could be the board’s ‘safest bet’ for the long term

The current CFO, John R. Tyson, has since been suspended from all duties after an arrest.

Fortune · Dec 11, 2023

What the sudden exit of Spotify’s CFO says about the skills companies want in 2024

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek seeks a finance chief with experience to support the company's "new phase."

Fortune · Jul 25, 2023

From CTO to CFO: a major oil company's rare move

Eimear Bonner, the first woman in the chief technology officer role at Chevron, has been appointed the next finance chief.

Fortune · Jun 27, 2023

Ravi Thanawala joining Papa John's from Nike shows how CFOs can add value regardless of industry

Recruiting experts explain why many companies are prioritizing the "functional skill set that a CFO brings to the table," over sector-specific experience.

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