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Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push
DevOps

Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push

Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025
AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data
Data Analytics

AI-driven spend management vital for better visibility, says new Hackett data

New Hackett data shows AI-driven spend management boosts CFOs' visibility, cutting costs and accelerating sourcing in tight finance environments.

By Andy Tongue • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
The new mandate for CFOs
Digital Transformation

The new mandate for CFOs

CFOs now drive business transformation and resilience, leveraging AI and real-time data to lead strategy beyond traditional financial stewardship.

By Mac Weaver • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Oracle's Meredith Rowan on embracing AI agents to boost productivity

Enterprise finance teams in Australasia are adopting AI agents to automate manual tasks, boosting productivity and transforming finance leadership roles.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
DigitalBridge & La Caisse acquire Yondr to boost AI data centres
Digital Transformation

DigitalBridge & La Caisse acquire Yondr to boost AI data centres

DigitalBridge and La Caisse have acquired Yondr, a global hyperscale data centre operator, to expand AI and cloud computing infrastructure worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion
Fintech

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations
Fintech

GTreasury unveils GSmart AI to streamline treasury operations

GTreasury launches GSmart AI, an AI platform enhancing CFOs' treasury operations with secure, compliant insights and automation in volatile markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
INSHUR appoints Tal Brener & Mark Dennis to drive growth
Uber

INSHUR appoints Tal Brener & Mark Dennis to drive growth

INSHUR appoints Tal Brener as CFO and Mark Dennis as COO Europe to boost growth after hitting one million UK policies and 25 million Amazon Pay-as-you-Flex hours.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
BlackLine appoints Sam Balaji to Board for global growth drive
Digital Transformation

BlackLine appoints Sam Balaji to Board for global growth drive

BlackLine has appointed Sam Balaji, former Deloitte Consulting CEO, to its Board to drive global growth and accelerate AI-led digital finance transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability
Data governance

From Uncertainty to Opportunity: Five ways CFOs can drive growth and profitability

In today's volatile economy, CFOs who embrace AI, continuous forecasting, and cross-functional leadership are key to driving growth and profitability.

By Meredith Rowan • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

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WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive
Software-as-a-Service

WiseTech Global names Zubin Appoo as new Chief Executive

WiseTech Global appoints long-time insider Zubin Appoo as Chief Executive Officer, ending its interim leadership phase and advancing succession plans.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025
Unified Communications

Auditing & time management top skills for Malaysia finance in 2025

Auditing and time management will be the top skills sought for finance roles in Malaysia by 2025, as compliance falls behind other priorities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth
Digital Transformation

Caxton names Henry Allen as Chief Financial Officer for growth

Caxton appoints Henry Allen as new CFO to drive growth and digital expansion in travel money and corporate payment services markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
CFO role expands as finance leaders drive strategy & change
Digital Transformation

CFO role expands as finance leaders drive strategy & change

Research reveals UK CFOs now lead beyond finance, driving strategy in recruitment, sustainability and digital transformation amid growing demand for fractional CFOs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
IDnow bolsters global leadership to boost digital trust vision
Software-as-a-Service

IDnow bolsters global leadership to boost digital trust vision

IDnow strengthens its global leadership with key executive hires to advance its vision of embedding trust in digital identity verification worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance
Digital Transformation

Seventy percent of CFOs risk errors by relying on Excel for finance

Seventy percent of CFOs still rely on Excel for finance despite risks of costly errors, data breaches, and lack of control over critical financial data.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Lobster appoints Emanuel Eibach as CFO to drive global growth
IT Automation

Lobster appoints Emanuel Eibach as CFO to drive global growth

Lobster appoints Emanuel Eibach as CFO to boost global growth, leveraging his 20 years of financial leadership in scaling software firms and M&A expertise.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
ICS.AI names Tim Irons as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth
IT Automation

ICS.AI names Tim Irons as Chief Financial Officer to drive growth

ICS.AI appoints Tim Irons as CFO to steer financial strategy and support growth of its AI solutions for UK public sector clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025