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Kristen Talman

Kristen Talman is a former reporter for CFO Brew, covering the world of corporate finance for the Morning Brew. Before joining the Brew, Kristen worked at the Financial Times where she tracked ESG finance for Moral Money, part of SABEW award-winning newsletter team that dove into if money was moving into greener, more equitable, spaces.

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Finance

Finance chiefs in close lockstep with treasury function

CFOs get closer to the treasury function in this tight lending environment.

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Leadership

90-day check-in: Newell Brands CFO goes from president to CEO

The consumer and commercial products brand carved a path for the finance chief to take on more responsibilities.

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Role of the CFO

The SPAC bust offers a second chance for early career executives

Despite many CFOs looking to exit their companies after the SPAC bust, they are top candidates for new gigs

Economy

Companies gear up for a busy proxy season

As activist investors are priming their cases, companies are crafting their defenses.

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Banking

Federal regulators attempt to contain fallout from SVB collapse

The bank’s assets will now be sold to the highest bidder.

Leadership

Coworking Sonalee Parekh

CFO of RingCentral

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Finance

The new financial barriers for Ukrainian businesses

Despite their resilience, high loans, payment guarantees, and product credits are holding back Ukrainian businesses

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Leadership

90-day check-in: Asos’ temp CFO and restructuring chief

The British fashion company hired both a Chief Restructuring Officer and CFO, both for interim needs

Digital Transformation

Reskilling in the age of automation

In the era of automation overhaul, finance workers look to secure their place in the organizational future.

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Finance

Finance sees layoffs within its own ranks

As organizations navigate layoffs, finance functions are not immune, but ESG appears to be safe