Global Stories

Intel welcomes industry veteran Stacy Smith to its board

Semiconductor industry veteran Stacy Smith rejoins Intel, appointed as an independent director and member of the board's Audit and Finance Committee.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Chief Financial Officer

CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024

Microsoft

Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software

Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity

In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.

By Barb Huelskamp • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Customers

IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms

IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.

By Jacquelyn Tonelli • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Customer Experience

Basware unveils global expansion plans after bookings surge by 52%

Following a 52% surge in bookings, global AP automation leader Basware reveals expansive growth strategy, with a firm focus on AI innovation, customer growth, and fraud prevention.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Chief Financial Officer

Tradeshift appoints Iain Balchin as new CFO

Tradeshift, the B2B eCommerce and fintech platform, hires veteran financial executive Iain Balchin as its new CFO, focusing on expanding network and monetising services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Chief Financial Officer

Consult Red names David Webster as new CFO in growth strategy

Tech firm Consult Red targets aggressive growth with the appointment of finance veteran David Webster as CFO, enhancing their consultancy and engineering services portfolio.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer

Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

CFOs' confidence in cashflow visibility remains low

A mere 2% of CFOs fully trust their organisation's cashflow visibility – alarming figures that remain unchanged from last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software

Joseph Lyons, former Managing Director of Xero APAC, takes the helm of ELMO Software as CEO, set to fast-track growth across its HR tech operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Fintech

How APAC CFOs can tackle currency risk in today's economy

Join us as we uncover how CFOs in APAC can implement successful forex risk management strategies to gain stability in an uncertain environment.

By Aidan McDonald • 6 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

Breach Prevention

Noname Security announces new executive appointments for 2024 growth phase

Noname Security strengthens its leadership team with new executive appointments, planning for a robust growth phase in 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Fintech

How CFOs can reduce inventory and improve profits in 2024

By having a consolidated view of inventory levels, you can minimise stockouts and overstocking, optimising working capital and reducing storage costs.

By Jamie Cairns • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

Superloop Limited announces new CFO & Business & Wholesale head

Superloop Ltd strengthens leadership team with Dean Tognella as CFO from March 6th, and Daisey Stampfer confirmed as permanent Group Executive Business and Wholesale. Both bring immense industry experience to their roles.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

Maincubes enjoys substantial growth & expansion in 2023

European data centre operator, maincubes, records substantial business growth in 2023 through additional funding, data centre expansion and workforce increase by 60%.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Disaster Recovery

Assured Data Protection appoints Paul Dix as new CFO

Assured Data Protection appoints seasoned finance professional Paul Dix as its CFO, reinforcing their growth strategy amid an increased demand for cloud data protection solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

CFOs voice concerns over digital acceleration & AI in finance

A OnePoll survey reveals CFOs and senior finance professionals express serious concern over rapid digitalisation, AI's impact on jobs, and the UK's evolving political landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024