June was another month of major leadership shifts, promotions, and strategic funding rounds in US finance departments, creating prime opportunities for accountancy firms, fintech providers, and financial solution companies to engage with influential CFOs and finance decision-makers.

Key Finance Appointments

In June, influential finance leaders stepped into new roles and are actively evaluating financial strategies, vendor partnerships, and technology investments. Notable appointments include:

• La Jolla Group: Nathan Boroff, Chief Financial Officer
• Children's Friend: Sharon Colwell, Chief Financial Officer
• Gotham Greens: Ivo Ivanov, Chief Financial Officer
• 3Play Media: Steve Nee, Chief Financial Officer
• Live Nation Entertainment: Darian Singer, Chief Financial Officer, US Concerts
• Rackspace Technology: Saffet Bayram, Vice President Finance
• Rise Broadband: Doug Rebal, Vice President Finance
• Democratic National Committee: Mark McLaughlin, Chief Financial Officer
• Christian Dior Couture: Michael Tardy, Senior Vice President Finance & Operations - CFO
• Headspace: Nihal Shah, Chief Financial Officer
• PetSafe Brands: Shane Jorgenson, Chief Financial Officer
• Vera Bradley: Martin Layding, Chief Financial Officer
• SpotOn: Joon Huh, Chief Financial Officer
• The Honest Company: Curtiss Bruce, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• eBay: Peggy Alford, Chief Financial Officer

These new hires represent ideal opportunities for solution providers looking to engage decision-makers early in their tenure.

Promotions Expanding Financial Influence

June saw 476 significant finance promotions, each marking expanded budgets and strategic reviews. Standout promotions include:

• ConocoPhillips: Andy O'Brien, CFO and EVP, Strategy and Commercial
• ENGIE North America Inc.: Audrey Robat, Group VP Corporate Finance & Investments
• PACCAR: Brice Poplawski, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• IPG Health: Kristin Jackson, Chief Financial Officer
• Lockheed Martin: Melissa Edens, Chief Financial Officer, MFC
• Grey Group: Nicholas Brienza, SVP, Director of Finance
• Piedmont: Scott Adkins, Chief Financial Officer

Each promotion opens a fresh window to propose strategic financial tools, services, and solutions.

CEO Appointments Driving Strategic Change

With over 500 CEO appointments tracked, June was particularly notable for leadership changes, each signifying new financial strategies and investments. Noteworthy CEO changes include:

• Stellantis: Antonio Filosa, prioritising regional market adaptation and supply chain resilience.
• Indeed: Hisayuki Idekoba, driving AI-driven hiring and international market expansion.
• Bitwise: Raman Sapra, accelerating growth in AI, cloud computing, and data modernization.
• Procter & Gamble Specialty Beauty: John Brownlee, focusing on digital marketing, sustainability, and e-commerce.
• Citroën: Xavier Chardon, advancing transformation through electric vehicle innovation and customer experience.

Funded Companies Boosting Financial Investment

June's funding activity signals ample budget expansions and opportunities:

• AI21 Labs: $237M (Series D)
• Awardco: $130M (Series B)
• Statsig: $79M (Series C)
• Astronomer: $73.5M (Series D)
• Cohere Health: $71.1M (Series C)
• Sanity: $67.15M (Series C)
• Bestow: $55.3M (Series D)
• Gravitee: $47.4M (Series C)

These organisations are prime targets for financial providers offering scalable infrastructure and innovative financial solutions.

Stay informed, strategic, and connected by engaging these key finance decision-makers today.

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