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Talent has long been seen as a differentiator in boardrooms across the country. But today it's more than that. It's an existential lever. In an age characterized by AI disruption, labor shortages, hybrid models and changing employee expectations, labor planning is no longer a post-operational thinking. This is a strategic imperative and deserves the same scrutiny and foresight as cybersecurity, capital allocation and corporate risk.Risk of inactionThe board, which failed the rigorous pressure test talent strategy, missed opportunities for growth, faced with increased exposure to execution risk. According to McKinsey & Company, nearly 50% of executives cite skills gaps as…

The opinion is by the author himself. I was in the financial world for my entire career. After that, I ventured for myself and started a PE company focusing on tormented companies. Essentially, I rebuild a struggling company into an efficient and profitable asset. Debt can create opportunities to change the game when used properly in a stable economy. Meanwhile, misused debts can destroy otherwise great companies, especially in a volatile economy. The harsh reality is that debt is a dangerous tool. I personally like it, but I understand it, and my risk tolerance is probably much higher than most.…

Strategic thinking The path to becoming a CEO varies from CFO to CFO. Unexpected opportunities often arise. The CEO included Bertucci's accounting manager, who included Bertucci's accounting manager, not to mention the CEO, who included Bertucci's accounting manager, a Boston-based high-speed Italian restaurant chain. Patrick Renna Instead, the role chose him. In 2009, after the sudden departure of the CFO of Burrito Chain Boroko, A Boston-based company He hired Renna as interim financial chief. Five years later, Renna was appointed CFO and added the COO title for a while. He gained valuable operational experience. “I went out to the restaurant,…

The following columns are from First Command Financial Services' Sunday Grace, VP, and CFO. The opinion is by the author himself. As CFOs' growing responsibilities span across strategic partnerships, talent management and technology implementation, there is a challenge in balancing new demand. To be successful, finance leaders must deliberately open time for cross-functional collaboration, commit to continuous learning, and actively develop the presence of executives. By using practical strategies to handle these expanded responsibilities, CFOs can avoid feeling overwhelmed and instead have a major positive impact on their organization while growing professionally. In my job as Executive Vice President and…

Following a promising start to 2025, hopes for a revival of M&A activities this year saw the US administration suddenly unveiling a wide range of tariffs early in the second quarter, marking a major escalation in global trade tensions. However, Norton Rose Fulbright and Melger Market's latest global M&A trends and risk reports show that despite uncertainty, nearly a third of respondents say that M&A appetites are the same or somewhat increasing. The report highlights signs of careful optimism that private equity is ready to make the dry powder work and that this challenging environment can reduce competition for attractive…

For many of us who are trying to navigate the uncertainty of President Trump's tariff regime, the past few months have felt like Snap-on CEO Nick Pinchuk is riding Disney's Space Mountain, as he will remember this spring. You are in the darkness and are twitching at 100 mph. You feel a little nauseated and wonder when your ride will end. You believe that things are ok in the end – oh god! – But you'll do anything to end with the Caribbean Pirates.So, do what you can to control what you can control and reach for two primary levers:…

The Financial Services chapter of Erik Rothschild's career had a major impact on how he handled financial leading his first job. Before joining inventory and order management software company CIN7 in 2023, he established financial leadership positions in venture capital and private equity support businesses such as Sovan Holdings and Social Native. Prior to that, he was an analyst and portfolio manager for alternative investment companies Stark and Peak6. “Portfolio management, the first CFO to be promoted from SVP in finance and accounting last February, said, “It taught me how to consider weight and return to portfolio management.” Investor Lens…

In collaboration with AlixPartners, the CFO Leadership Council today announced that Caterpillar's Chief Financial Officer Andrew Bonfield has been appointed by his peer CFO in 2025 CFO of THE. Bonfield was selected by an independent committee consisting of leading CFOs for his work that transforms the world's top manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Under Bonfield's leadership, Caterpillar embedding a robust decision process and criteria, using more detailed information to make better decisions based on what is needed to win in the market. The efforts have led to…

“I've seen a huge change in finance and IT. Previously, I felt more transactions. I was in charge of finance, focusing on systems and support, budget and forecasting,” says Kathryn Eskandarian, Visual Lease CFO. Now she touches on almost every part of the business, and it has something to do with finance and what it is much more collaborative and strategic. Eskandarian oversees it on Lease Management's online platform (acquired by Costar Group in 2024), but she emphasizes it's more of a partnership. In an interview with author Katie Kuehner-Hebert, Eskandarian discusses that he has an open and transparent dialogue…

As businesses are considering responding to Trump's tariffs, including adjustments to prices and supply chains, antitrust enforcers are scrutinizing antitrust acts and raising concerns that certain strategies may violate antitrust laws, including joint action in violation of Section 1 of the Antitrust Act, and violating antitrust laws in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act. Robinson Patman method. This article provides a framework to address these competitive concerns and continue to comply while building contracts to manage tariff-driven volatility.Why antitrust compliance is importantAntimonopoly laws are fundamental to maintaining competitive markets across the US economy. These laws, primarily enacted by…