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Sheryl Estrada

Sheryl Estrada

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Why Salesforce, PayPal, and Team Car Care leaders call AI agents a game changer for finance

"With the right framework, the potential applications are limitless," says PayPal's Jamie Miller.

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How top execs at Hasbro and Block find balance in a dual CFO-COO role

Every operational decision is linked to a financial one, according to the leaders.

12.06.2025 10

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Hasbro and Block leaders say there’s power in having a combined CFO-COO role: ‘You can’t do one without the other’

Amrita Ahuja and Gina Goetter discuss how dual roles are redefining the C-suite.

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Aon’s CFO on why the company hosted its first investor day in 20 years

Edmund Reese also talks about growth strategy.

11.06.2025 10

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From CFO to CEO: Gunnar Wiedenfels to lead global networks company after Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2026 split

Wiedenfels will step into his first chief executive role.

10.06.2025 5

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JPMorgan’s stance on analyst job-hopping reflects ongoing competition for top talent

The bank is also making internal career advancement more attractive.

09.06.2025 10

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Exclusive: Wholesale marketplace Faire’s Lauren Cooks Levitan moves from president to board—her next step is launching a startup

Levitan first joined Faire, a Sequoia-backed unicorn, as CFO.

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Exelon’s CFO joined the Fortune 500 company nearly 20 years ago. Here’s her advice for career longevity at one company

Jeanne Jones also discusses how the utility giant is approaching the data center boom.

05.06.2025 9

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Carvana jumped 63 spots on the Fortune 500—CFO explains what fueled the rise

After its turnaround, the company is shifting to a new objective.

04.06.2025 10

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How Keurig Dr Pepper’s CEO is shaking up the status quo to outpace competition

A new Fortune feature article takes a deep dive into the company.

03.06.2025 3

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Women hold 17% of Fortune 500 CFO roles—meet the finance chiefs at the top 100

The role of finance chiefs has evolved, making them strategic partners to the CEO.

02.06.2025 6

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Why e.l.f. Beauty’s CFO sees $1B Rhode acquisition as a strategic innovation move

Mandy Fields also discusses the latest earnings report and explains the recent price increase.

30.05.2025 20

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Nvidia drives AI boom forward despite Trump-era tariff headwinds: Wedbush analysts

The company is managing to navigate a volatile macro environment marked by shifting trade policy.

29.05.2025 2

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e.l.f. Beauty buys Hailey Bieber’s Rhode skin-care brand for $1 billion

Rhode is a disruptor in the beauty space, e.l.f. Beauty’s CFO Mandy Fields says.

29.05.2025 4

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AutoZone’s CFO says tariffs have minimal impact on margins as sales climb

The vast majority of growth is coming from strategic initiatives, according to the Fortune 500 company.

28.05.2025 3

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How AI agents are transforming work—and why human talent still matters

“We have jobs today within our own organization that didn't exist 60 days ago,” said Salesforce's Andy Valenzuela. 

27.05.2025 20

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Pharma tech CFO says finance is at the center of AI strategy

Medidata Solutions CFO Josh Schwartz is steering the company toward a focus on "AI everywhere."

23.05.2025 10

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Target’s leadership shuffle: Can a new strategy reverse sales slump and DEI backlash?

Michael Fiddelke, chief operating officer, is tasked with leading a new effort to accelerate growth.

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The ‘executive dilemma’: How high-performing CFOs stand out in the C-suite

The bar keeps rising on what it means to excel at the top.

21.05.2025 30

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Meet the 10 CFOs on Fortune’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in business list

The list features 100 leading businesswomen from finance, tech, health care, telecom, retail, energy, and other industries.

20.05.2025 10

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How Walmart’s CFO uses scenario planning to navigate tariff uncertainty

Walmart expects its prices to increase by the end of May.

19.05.2025 10

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Cava surpasses $1 billion in revenue—CFO says no plans for price increases

"Cava has taken a disciplined approach to avoid passing cost increases onto our guests," Tricia Tolivar says.

16.05.2025 10

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JPMorgan’s public blockchain move could set a new standard for institutional finance

Big banks face competitive pressure from fintechs and crypto-native firms.

15.05.2025 10

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Ulta Beauty CFO’s journey to the C-suite began with a summer job on Wall Street at 16

Paula Oyibo shares career advice and discusses the company's partnership with Beyoncé’s Cécred hair care line.

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How ServiceNow became a $200 billion powerhouse: CFO Gina Mastantuono on growth, AI, and strategic expansion

Opportunities for the company in the public sector are just beginning, Mastantuono says.

13.05.2025 4

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Kyndryl CFO: The strategy powering growth amid uncertainty

The Fortune 500 company reports record signings of $18.2 billion for its fiscal year 2025.

13.05.2025 9

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Many CFOs back AI for business—but not for their own finance teams

AI adoption is lagging for some finance teams.

09.05.2025 10

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CFOs need a new ‘playbook’ for tariff-fueled uncertainty

The Fed's decision to hold rates steady underscores a critical reality for business leaders, according to economists.

08.05.2025 20

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Corporate giants ramp up AI spending amid persistent ‘FOMO’

Massive AI investment is expected to continue this year.

07.05.2025 10

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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire sets cash record as he prepares to step down—but his influence endures

Buffett has achieved "unparalleled success."

06.05.2025 4

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Why energy companies are pivoting toward AI automation

Between 2025 and 2026, expect "massive, big initiatives transforming the industry," predicts Honeywell's CTO.

05.05.2025 10

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Why Kohl’s CEO firing serves as a warning for C-suite executives

CEO turmoil continues at the company.

02.05.2025 10

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95% of finance leaders say their roles have expanded beyond traditional functions  

The traditional remit of a CFO has greatly expanded.

01.05.2025 20

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General Motors withdraws guidance due to ‘massive tariff uncertainty,’ analyst says 

GM joins a growing list of companies forgoing quarterly profit forecasts.

30.04.2025 6

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Leading through uncertainty: Advice from Xcel Energy’s CEO, a former CFO

Bob Frenzel also discusses how his finance experience contributes to his chief executive role.

29.04.2025 10

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Starbucks’ new CFO is a longtime customer with a company turnaround on her agenda

Cathy Smith seeks to revive a "great coffeehouse experience."

28.04.2025 10

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Finance execs are the new targets of deepfake videos

Fraudsters are increasingly using deepfakes on social media, a Fortune report finds.

25.04.2025 10

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Netflix aims for trillion-dollar company status as its economic impact goes ‘overlooked,’ says co-CEO

“We get kind of thrown under the bus on trade deals occasionally," says Ted Sarandos.

24.04.2025 7

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Billionaire Ken Griffin warns that U.S. brand is ‘eroding’

The Trump administration's tariff policies could impact the country's stature, according to Griffin.

23.04.2025 3

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Here’s why demand for interim C-suite leaders is soaring

CFOs are the most requested executives.

23.04.2025 8

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Tariff uncertainty prompts analysts to slash earnings estimates: Report

A global analysis focuses on the Q1 earnings season.

22.04.2025 20

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Companies are making a costly $100 million mistake

FIS and Oxford Economics quantify the impact of disruptions and inefficiencies across the money lifecycle.

21.04.2025 10

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Huntington CFO says loan growth is boosting profit as businesses proceed with ‘cautious optimism’ amid tariff uncertainty

The regional bank operates from a "position of opportunity," says Zachary Wasserman.

18.04.2025 6

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Fed Chair Powell warns of tariff turmoil as big company stocks struggle

The economy now faces "heightened downside risks," says Powell.

17.04.2025 10

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The 14 Fortune 500 stocks most exposed to the tariff war

Other companies hit hard include a medical device maker, a semiconductor firm and the maker of Vans sneakers.

16.04.2025 8

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Apple could face a customer loyalty crisis if tariffs boost prices, says tech analyst

Customers in the U.S. are racing to buy iPhones before potential price increases.

15.04.2025 10

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Apple fans won’t stay loyal if tariffs mean $2,000 iPhones, top analyst warns 

Tariff uncertainty will cause chaos in the supply chain, says Wedbush’s Dan Ives.

15.04.2025 7

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Leading through tariffs: Advice from Levi’s veteran CFO

The company maintains its growth projections and Harmit Singh taps into his decades of experience to lead during uncertain times.

14.04.2025 10

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CarMax pulls financial targets timeline amid whipsaw tariff concerns

The company remains focused on growing sales and the bottom line, says CFO Enrique Mayor-Mora.

11.04.2025 5

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CarMax is the latest company to nix long-term growth targets on earnings call: ‘Why put a target out there?’

The company points to the "potential impact of broader macro factors."

10.04.2025 3

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