THE BRIEFING
LATEST SECTOR MOVES
Several successful businesses have recently announced changes to its leadership team, with CFOs hopping across several sectors. In what direction are CFOs travelling to, or from?
PFIZER A company devoted to biopharmaceuticals, its CFO Dave Denton has lately announced a departure, heading for a change of scenery in the consumer goods sector.
AT & T: Returning to the world of telecommunications, Jennifer Biry finishes her stint at McAfee to go back to AT & T. She previously worked at AT & T for 22 years, and her experience now spans Warner Bros and McAfee.
PRIMARK Fast fashion retail giant Primark gains CFO Lucy Slinger, who moves over from putting together the books at IKEA franchisee Ingka Group.
A CHANCE TO MEET THE NEXT GLOBAL C? O …
Siloed work environments are no longer viable for leadership teams. The need to navigate abrupt technological advancements and market instability demands a level of cross-departmental synergy that legacy organisational structures cannot support. To solve this lack of integration, Finance Chief is launching its inaugural CXO Summit at London’ s Convene- located at 155 Bishopsgate on 7-8 October 2026. This two-day event will host more than 500 executives across specialised tracks for CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, and CMOs. Prioritising practical execution over theoretical concepts, the summit features 50 experts from organisations such as McDonald’ s, Siemens and WPP. These leaders will facilitate hands-on workshops addressing the practicalities of AI integration, sustainable investment and authentic business expansion.
20 %
Men are 20 % more likely to experiment with Gen AI
Source: From Representation to Power: AI and Gender Equity in Financial Services, An Executive Discussion Paper
16 July 2026