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CFOs set to boost tech budgets in 2025 despite challenges
Digital Transformation

CFOs set to boost tech budgets in 2025 despite challenges

A Gartner survey reveals that 77% of CFOs intend to increase tech budgets in 2025, while plans for employee compensation rises fall sharply amid economic uncertainties.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud
Data governance

SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud

SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Fivetran appoints new leaders to drive EMEA & global growth
Marketing Technologies

Fivetran appoints new leaders to drive EMEA & global growth

Fivetran has appointed Simon Quinton as General Manager for EMEA, with Suresh Seshadri as CFO and Anand Mehta as Chief People Officer, to boost growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer
Clean technologies

Amadeus appoints Carol Borg as new Chief Financial Officer

Amadeus has appointed Carol Borg as Chief Financial Officer, effective 5 May, bringing over 30 years of finance expertise to the travel tech leader.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities

A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles
Software-as-a-Service

Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles

Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
BlackLine appoints Stuart Van Houten as new CCO
Software-as-a-Service

BlackLine appoints Stuart Van Houten as new CCO

BlackLine has appointed Stuart Van Houten as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 17 February 2025, succeeding Mark Woodhams, who retires in June.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Underinvested and overlooked: Unlocking the true value of back-office processes with AI
Digital Transformation

Underinvested and overlooked: Unlocking the true value of back-office processes with AI

In the financial services sector, back-office operations are often neglected, yet innovations in AI could unlock their vital potential for driving growth.

By Murray Campbell • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing
Software-as-a-Service

Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing

Abnormal Security has appointed Lisa Banks as Chief Financial Officer as it gears up for an initial public offering, aiming for over USD $1 billion in annual revenue.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay
Fintech

Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay

Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions
Data Analytics

AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions

AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Cloud ERP trends set to reshape the CFO agenda in 2025
Data Analytics

Cloud ERP trends set to reshape the CFO agenda in 2025

As cloud ERPs reshape the CFO agenda in 2025, AI and automation will drive smarter operations, transforming how businesses manage their growth.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) stories

The critical role of PR in mitigating risk during mergers & acquisitions
Chief Financial Officer

The critical role of PR in mitigating risk during mergers & acquisitions

In the volatile arena of mergers and acquisitions, effective public relations is essential for CFOs to manage stakeholder emotions and maintain trust.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2025
Is your accounts team eroding your corporate brand?
Customer Experience

Is your accounts team eroding your corporate brand?

Companies risk eroding their brand reputation through poor debt collection practices, as accounts teams are crucial in shaping customer perception and trust.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Hard talk with the CFO: The foundations of true digital finance transformation
Digital Transformation

Hard talk with the CFO: The foundations of true digital finance transformation

As businesses strive for digital finance transformation, many fail to see the expected benefits, highlighting the need for clear goals and effective planning.

By Dan French • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Unit4 study shows crucial role of CFOs in AI adoption
Unified Communications

Unit4 study shows crucial role of CFOs in AI adoption

Unit4's new IDC study highlights how CFOs are essential in integrating AI technology within businesses, facing challenges like compliance and excessive reporting.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Verne appoints Michele Tagliatti as new CFO for Nordic push
Unified Communications

Verne appoints Michele Tagliatti as new CFO for Nordic push

Verne has appointed Michele Tagliatti as its new CFO to spearhead the expansion of its Nordic operations amid rising demand for sustainable data centre services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
Zero-Based Everything: the proven strategy that's unlocking double-digit savings
Chief Financial Officer

Zero-Based Everything: the proven strategy that's unlocking double-digit savings

As inflation and uncertainty strain budgets, businesses are turning to Zero-Based Everything, a strategy promising savings of 10-25% and up to 50% in procurement.

By Naresh Kumar and Jeremy Smith • 6 min read • Sat, 11th Jan 2025