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Sheryl Estrada

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Why companies are leaning into skills-first, AI-enabled employment models

Moving away from job-centric structures may become more common.

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AT&T’s CFO and CMO have key advice on how to think about marketing

The C-suite leaders discuss how collaboration between finance and marketing supports long-term growth.

25.07.2025 10

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Accountants sound the alarm on geopolitics, internal risks

The Global Economic Conditions Survey reflects a new phase of concern among accounting professionals.

22.07.2025 10

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Huntington CFO on the strategic $1.9 billion deal to expand Texas footprint

Even amid continued uncertainty, strategic M&A remains attractive, says Zachary Wasserman.

21.07.2025 10

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Nordstrom hires Dollar General’s turnaround CFO behind stock surge

Kelly Dilts will leave Dollar General in August.

18.07.2025 10

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Surge in jewelry spending pushes Cartier owner Richemont sales higher

The company posted double-digit sales gains in Europe, the Americas and the Middle East and Africa regions.

16.07.2025 10

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Citi CFO leans into AI as Q2 earnings surge past expectations

Mark Mason shared insights on the company’s performance and client outlook.

16.07.2025 4

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What analysts and investors want to hear from CFOs this earnings season

Major U.S. banks are among the first to report results this week.

15.07.2025 10

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Pay raises plateau: Companies hold steady on salary budgets for 2026

Despite limited pay growth, employee turnover remains low.

14.07.2025 10

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How Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s CFO uses agentic AI to shape finance and her daily life

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is training finance professionals to work with AI agents.

11.07.2025 4

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Salesforce surpasses 1 million AI agent-customer conversations, says finance chief

Robin Washington, chief operating and financial officer at Salesforce, talks agentic AI and offers career advice.

10.07.2025 8

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AI company Dataminr appoints Tiffany Buchanan as CFO to lead IPO preparation and growth

The company counts NATO and OpenAI among its prominent and wide-ranging client pool.

09.07.2025 10

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CFOs shift strategies as economic uncertainty dims growth outlook

Finance chiefs have lowered projections for revenue, earnings, and capital investments, according to a Deloitte survey.

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Goldman Sachs bets on generative AI and empowers ‘AI natives’

With every major technological shift, a new generation of leaders emerges, according to Goldman Sachs' CIO.

07.07.2025 3

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Boeing’s CFO change signals urgent focus on company’s recovery

Outgoing CFO Brian West operated in crisis mode, securing financing and managing Boeing’s credit, says a Morningstar analyst.

02.07.2025 20

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Why Boeing’s new CFO Jay Malave is ‘critical’ to a turnaround

Malave was most recently CFO of Lockheed Martin.

01.07.2025 9

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Ongoing CFO turnover is fueling higher pay for finance chiefs

The CFO role remains a key leadership position and strategic partner.

01.07.2025 10

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How AI shopping agents are reshaping online retail

A new Fortune report discusses how the dominance of major retailers could be disrupted by ChatGPT and Perplexity.

30.06.2025 10

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Cyberattacks on insurers put CFOs on high alert

Aflac is one of the latest insurance companies to suffer a cyberattack.

24.06.2025 20

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MIT researcher shares key lessons from over 100 AI prompt-a-thons

It's about thinking and collaborating more intelligently with AI, Michael Schrage said.

23.06.2025 10

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How CFOs and CMOs can team up to drive long-term growth

Marketing has slid to the back seat at many companies, according to McKinsey research.

20.06.2025 10

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New grads are flocking to finance careers. Here’s how employers can win top talent

“This position of privilege for the finance industry should not be taken for granted,” says Margaret Franklin, CEO of CFA Institute.

19.06.2025 10

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Yum! Brands names Chris Turner as next chief executive, continuing CFO-to-CEO pathway

An analyst weighs in on the leadership transition. 

18.06.2025 20

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What CFOs worry about most in uncertain markets

Amol Dhargalkar, chairman and managing partner of Chatham Financial, explains three major issues. 

17.06.2025 20

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Free breakfast is disappearing at popular hotel brands

Experts explain why this perk is being reconsidered.

16.06.2025 4

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Corporate CFOs are warming up to blockchain

Interest in stablecoins is becoming increasingly common.

16.06.2025 10

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Why Salesforce, PayPal, and Team Car Care leaders call AI agents a game changer for finance

"With the right framework, the potential applications are limitless," says PayPal's Jamie Miller.

13.06.2025 8

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How top execs at Hasbro and Block find balance in a dual CFO-COO role

Every operational decision is linked to a financial one, according to the leaders.

12.06.2025 10

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Hasbro and Block leaders say there’s power in having a combined CFO-COO role: ‘You can’t do one without the other’

Amrita Ahuja and Gina Goetter discuss how dual roles are redefining the C-suite.

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Aon’s CFO on why the company hosted its first investor day in 20 years

Edmund Reese also talks about growth strategy.

11.06.2025 10

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From CFO to CEO: Gunnar Wiedenfels to lead global networks company after Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2026 split

Wiedenfels will step into his first chief executive role.

10.06.2025 9

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JPMorgan’s stance on analyst job-hopping reflects ongoing competition for top talent

The bank is also making internal career advancement more attractive.

09.06.2025 10

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Exclusive: Wholesale marketplace Faire’s Lauren Cooks Levitan moves from president to board—her next step is launching a startup

Levitan first joined Faire, a Sequoia-backed unicorn, as CFO.

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Exelon’s CFO joined the Fortune 500 company nearly 20 years ago. Here’s her advice for career longevity at one company

Jeanne Jones also discusses how the utility giant is approaching the data center boom.

05.06.2025 9

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Carvana jumped 63 spots on the Fortune 500—CFO explains what fueled the rise

After its turnaround, the company is shifting to a new objective.

04.06.2025 10

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How Keurig Dr Pepper’s CEO is shaking up the status quo to outpace competition

A new Fortune feature article takes a deep dive into the company.

03.06.2025 10

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Women hold 17% of Fortune 500 CFO roles—meet the finance chiefs at the top 100

The role of finance chiefs has evolved, making them strategic partners to the CEO.

02.06.2025 6

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Why e.l.f. Beauty’s CFO sees $1B Rhode acquisition as a strategic innovation move

Mandy Fields also discusses the latest earnings report and explains the recent price increase.

30.05.2025 30

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Nvidia drives AI boom forward despite Trump-era tariff headwinds: Wedbush analysts

The company is managing to navigate a volatile macro environment marked by shifting trade policy.

29.05.2025 5

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e.l.f. Beauty buys Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skin-care brand for $1 billion

Rhode is a disruptor in the beauty space, e.l.f. Beauty’s CFO Mandy Fields says.

29.05.2025 4

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AutoZone’s CFO says tariffs have minimal impact on margins as sales climb

The vast majority of growth is coming from strategic initiatives, according to the Fortune 500 company.

28.05.2025 3

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How AI agents are transforming work—and why human talent still matters

“We have jobs today within our own organization that didn't exist 60 days ago,” said Salesforce's Andy Valenzuela. 

27.05.2025 20

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Pharma tech CFO says finance is at the center of AI strategy

Medidata Solutions CFO Josh Schwartz is steering the company toward a focus on "AI everywhere."

23.05.2025 10

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Target’s leadership shuffle: Can a new strategy reverse sales slump and DEI backlash?

Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer, is tasked with leading a new effort to accelerate growth.

22.05.2025 30

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The ‘executive dilemma’: How high-performing CFOs stand out in the C-suite

The bar keeps rising on what it means to excel at the top.

21.05.2025 30

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Meet the 10 CFOs on Fortune’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in business list

The list features 100 leading businesswomen from finance, tech, health care, telecom, retail, energy, and other industries.

20.05.2025 10

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How Walmart’s CFO uses scenario planning to navigate tariff uncertainty

Walmart expects its prices to increase by the end of May.

19.05.2025 10

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Cava surpasses $1 billion in revenue—CFO says no plans for price increases

"Cava has taken a disciplined approach to avoid passing cost increases onto our guests," Tricia Tolivar says.

16.05.2025 10

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JPMorgan’s public blockchain move could set a new standard for institutional finance

Big banks face competitive pressure from fintechs and crypto-native firms.

15.05.2025 10

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Ulta Beauty CFO’s journey to the C-suite began with a summer job on Wall Street at 16

Paula Oyibo shares career advice and discusses the company's partnership with Beyoncé’s Cécred hair care line.

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