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Amy Hood named Microsoft CFO
Microsoft has named Amy Hood as its group CFO in an internal promotion, announced late on Thursday.
People
People
Jobs up and down but slowly getting better
Monthly jobs growth continues to bounce up and down like a super ball - but the ball is bouncing higher.
People
The CFO gender gap: part two
The issue of men outweighing women in top finance roles and in pay continues to loom over the industry. So what are organisations doing to really help change that and ensure their executive teams are more gender balanced?
Finance
Finance teams lack skills needed to deliver value to the business: survey
Four out of five CFOs are finding that their teams lack the skills needed to help drive growth and add value to the business, according to a CFO survey by Corporate Executive Board (CEB).
People
The CFO gender gap: part one
It’s an issue that continues to loom the industry: the lack of women reaching the top of the finance ladder. The industry has long recognised the need to change its male-dominated image. However, there are still barriers for women that are yet to be broken down.
People
Report puts screws on 457 visas
Australian employers would be prevented from discriminating in favour of overseas applicants under a raft of changes flagged in a report on the nation's foreign worker visa program.
Companies
Intel appoints Krzanich CEO
After a vetting process that lasted a little more than six months, Intel has named Brian Krzanich as its next CEO, succeeding Paul Otellini, who will officially hand over the reins of the chip giant at the company's annual stockholders' meeting on May 16.
People
NSW bosses to pay less for workers compo
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says cuts to employers' workers compensation premiums are the result of good management and haven't come at the expense of injured workers.
Companies
Microsoft to pay departing CFO Klein US$2M for non-compete, secrecy promises
Microsoft's chief financial officer, Peter Klein, will receive US$2 million in the year after he retires from the company, according to documents filed Thursday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Governance
Leading from the front: CFO as the ‘voice of risk’
As more and more companies come to terms with the unknown factor that is the length of this downturn they fundamentally reposition themselves. Many do this to merely survive the storm. Some, however, see this as an opportunity to thrive by pushing their boat out.
People
Bluestone Group loses CFO
Bluestone Global (ASX:BUE) has appointed Justin Owen as its acting CFO effective immediately, following the departure of Jean-Yves Didier due to personal reasons.
Companies
Leighton Holdings CFO promoted as company looks for transformation
Leighton Holdings (ASX: LEI) has promoted its CFO, Peter Gregg, to deputy CEO as part of a management reshuffle aimed at shifting the gears from stabilisation to business growth.
People
Australia's unemployment rate hits 5.6%
Australia's unemployment rate has jumped to its highest level in more than three years and is expected to rise further, boosting the chances of further interest rate cuts.
Risk
Taking the university challenge: CFO Matthew Walsh
The online education sector is growing at a rapid pace internationally. According to research undertaken by analysts at IBISWorld, the sector is one of the top five growing industries, worth $5bn in annual revenue in Australia. It employs nearly 20,000 people and is also expected to outperform the overall economy through 2017-2018.
People
7 Habits of Highly Effective Tech Company CEOs
There's no CEO 101 course that outlines the best way to run a tech company. But the legacies of Jobs, Watson, Gerstner and Gates--combined with the current work of Whitman and Rometty--offer seven lessons for the corporate leaders of tomorrow.
Companies
Mirvac group finance chief quits
The group finance chief of property giant Mirvac (ASX: MGR), Greg Dyer, has quit his post after just eight months in the job.
People
Toolkit for the perfect CFO
Ever wondered whether your mix of skills is actually right for the CFO’s post? Or what makes a truly successful CFO today?
Companies
The Trust Company's CFO gets CEO job
The Trust Company (ASX:TRU) has promoted its CFO to the top job as the ASX-listed group’s CEO formally steps down and retires from the board.
Companies
Employment market to stabilise - survey
The employment market is expected to chug along nicely but there's not a lot of confidence that the economy will return to levels last seen before the global financial crisis.
People
Calliden gets new CFO following business transition
ASX-listed insurance firm, Calliden Group (ASX:CIX) has appointed a new CFO following a restructure of its operations.
People
Genpact SVP tackles evolving client needs
In the nascent but highly promising world of business process management, the competition is stiff and rewards for success are aplenty. Genpact, which began life as a GE company, has certainly made its presence felt in little over a decade.
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