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Sheryl Estrada

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Private equity CFOs under pressure to stay exit-ready and boost AI in finance

AI is increasingly critical not just for execution, but for buyer perception and valuation. 

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What Block’s CFO and finance team want peers to know about Bitcoin

Block, Inc. made its first corporate bitcoin purchase in 2020. 

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Why corporate executives shouldn’t ignore their own AI upskilling

Executives who fail to focus on their own learning risk falling behind the very technologies they champion.

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‘AI is way beyond the hype phase’: Experts warn businesses must reskill for the new reality

Companies must not only develop existing talent but also rethink the skills they are sourcing.

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Goldman Sachs CEO: AI’s opportunity is enormous, but ‘there will be winners and losers’

David Solomon sees artificial intelligence as a major catalyst for U.S. economic growth—but warns that the path ahead won’t be a straight line.

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Adobe deepens Google Cloud partnership to advance AI and next-gen creativity, says CFO

Google brings crucial technical expertise, while Adobe leads in creative solutions, Dan Durn says.

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UPS CFO on Amazon pullback and driving a growth strategy

Brian Dykes explains why UPS is prioritizing profitability over volume, and how refocusing its network is delivering results.

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Google’s Ruth Porat: To unlock AI’s upside, rethink every process

"I think we are living in an extraordinary time," Porat said at the Fortune Global Forum.

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2025 is a baseline for what sustained cost volatility looks like, S&P Global expert warns CFOs

Companies are absorbing higher costs by squeezing profit margins and passing some of those costs on to customers.

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IPO market is ‘really strong,’ NYSE president says, calls for long-term focus

Lynn Martin offers some advice for business leaders.

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Exclusive: Ulta Beauty’s new CFO is a Johnson & Johnson veteran tasked to help lead the company’s next chapter

Christopher DelOrefice will join the company on Dec. 5.

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Best Buy CEO says C-suite resilience in the age of AI requires constant learning

“Our focus is maniacally on the customer,” Barry said.

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Exclusive: $1.4 billion beverage company Liquid Death names new CFO as it gears up for expansion

“I view the CFO role as a growth driver," says new finance chief Ricky Khetarpaul.

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Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Asia 2025 list includes top CFOs from Huawei, ByteDance, Sony, Temasek 

MPW Asia 2025 includes founders and C-suite leaders whose influence crosses borders and industries.

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PepsiCo taps Walmart veteran as CFO, bets big on beverage revamp

The CFO change comes amid mounting activist pressure.

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CFOs are central to AI mindset shift, says Google veteran

AI will impact every job, industry, and country, expert Ted Souder told an audience of finance chiefs.

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Top trends shaping the future of finance—AI, agility, and proactive leadership are in the spotlight

Building tech-fueled teams is a high priority for CFOs.

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Why Verizon’s new CEO must partner with the CFO on a clear market strategy

Former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman was announced as Verizon’s new chief executive on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Meet the finance duo behind Dave’s Hot Chicken’s $1 billion deal as Gen Z flocks to the brand

Dave's has 2 million followers on Instagram and over 4 million on TikTok.

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Why AI’s ‘vibe shift’ looks like an inflection point

Enterprises are not retreating from AI but are instead recalibrating their approach.

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CFOs must focus on agility in scenario planning amid government shutdown, says economist

Planning for resilience has become a strategy for survival.

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How Georgia’s top accounting official uses technology and change management to champion a new era in government finance

Gerlda B. Hines, a former CFO, is leading the charge in the tech transformation.

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Cybersecurity professionals under pressure turn to AI amid rising threats

There's an anticipated rise in cyberattacks next year, according to ISACA.

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Starbucks continues to cut corporate jobs in turnaround bid: ‘Many are cost centers, not revenue producers,’ says expert

The company will eliminate about 900 more non-retail partner roles and many open positions.

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Steph Curry says this quality made him an NBA legend. Now, it’s making him a successful CEO

Talent helps but it’s not the secret to Curry’s success.

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How AI is changing earnings call analysis—and stock picks

New research gauges whether large language models can detect actionable trading signals.

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The younger consumer boom: Amex and luxury brands pursue Gen Z and millennials

Major companies are positioning themselves for lasting customer loyalty.

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Workday CFO on why $1.1 billion Sana deal aligns with M&A strategy

Much of the anticipated success comes from cultural fit, Zane Rowe said.

19.09.2025 6

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Why AI prompt writing is the next core skill for finance

Salesforce and Accenture executives discuss what today’s finance and accounting resumes need to stand out.

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Bridging humanity and technology: Brené Brown on leadership’s new challenge

Brown shares insights on leading organizations into the future.

17.09.2025 5

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Verizon CFO on turning AI into a revenue source to drive future growth

Verizon is positioning itself to serve large tech companies that require custom AI infrastructure, Tony Skiadas said.

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Snowflake tops Fortune Future 50, new CFO highlights AI leadership

The tech company's growth is fueled by the rise of AI in business.

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From his first flight at age 25 to Delta CEO: Ed Bastian’s advice on leading into the next century

Bastian discusses the most important aspect of a CEO's job.

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$1 billion berry startup Fruitist hires tech finance chief as its new CFO

Rich Sullivan brings more than 20 years of experience to the role.

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Tapestry doubles down on Gen Z and growth: New strategy targets $4 billion in shareholder returns, says CFO

Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly choosing Tapestry's luxury brand Coach.

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DoorDash CEO Tony Xu: M&A is easy on paper— ‘very hard to get right in practice’

At Fortune Brainstorm Tech, Xu talked about acquisitions and the company's progress with automation.

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The exit of Elon Musk’s xAI CFO is the latest example of executive turnover at high-profile startups

Experts say exiting executives don’t want to become the “fall guy."

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Tech leaders in financial services say responsible AI is necessary to unlock GenAI value

A new FICO report takes an in-depth look at the challenges facing chief AI officers, CTOs, and CIOs.

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Is it time to appoint a Chief AI Officer? Not so fast say experts

In a new report, experts explore the pros and cons of the role.

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Fortune 500 companies are promoting CFOs internally, as finance chiefs seek to prepare for CEO roles

The growing number of finance chiefs advancing to the CEO seat reflects a shift in how the market perceives the CFO role.

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Gartner predicts an AI-fueled ‘lonely enterprise’ for finance workers if CFOs don’t take action

Eight forces are predicted to impact the finance function's transformation by 2030.

29.08.2025 10

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Kohl’s makes progress on turnaround as CFO provides C-suite stability

A Morningstar analyst weighs in on the leadership needed at the retailer.

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AT&T CFO: $23 billion deal with EchoStar to deliver ‘attractive returns’ and power 5G expansion

"This transaction is good for both consumers and competition across our industry, which aligns with the administration’s priorities," Pascal...

27.08.2025 4

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Subdued FX volatility in August is unusual: BofA analysts

Increased volatility is expected for the U.S. dollar-Canadian dollar pair.

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Walmart’s CFO on competing for tech talent: ‘You’re helping shape the future of retail on a massive scale’

Amid soaring e-commerce sales and rising tech salaries, Walmart is focused on the long term.

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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.

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Home Depot’s pricing strategy to balance margins and customer loyalty, says analyst

For some imported goods, tariff rates are significantly higher today than they were at this time last quarter, according to Home Depot.

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Horizon3.ai taps veteran CFO as cybersecurity startup bridging military intelligence and Silicon Valley scales up

Holly Grey joins as finance chief with 30 years of experience.

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MIT report: 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are failing

There’s a stark difference in success rates between companies that purchase AI tools from vendors and those that build them internally.

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Can employees learn to trust an AI boss?

AI agents are on the rise, but clear employee boundaries are emerging.

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