As the business landscape continues to evolve, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become more dynamic and crucial than ever. In November 2024, several high-profile executives are making strategic career moves, reshaping the financial leadership of companies across various industries. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 11 CFOs that have made a career move.

X Names Mahmoud Reza Banki as New CFO

Mahmoud Reza Banki

Elon Musk’s X Corp has tapped former Tubi executive Mahmoud Reza Banki as chief financial officer, in one of the social media platform’s biggest hires as its billionaire owner shifts focus to a role aimed at making the government more efficient.

Canva Names as New CFO

Kelly Steckelberg

Canva, a high-valued design software startup that competes with Adobe, announced that it hired Kelly Steckelberg as its chief financial officer, five years after she helped take Zoom public and then guided the company through its Covid-19 pandemic surge.

Wiley Names Bradley Bonneau as New CFO

Bradley Bonneau

Wiley announced that Bradley Bonneau has joined the firm as its chief financial officer. Bringing over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, Bonneau joins Wiley from Chapman and Cutler, where he spent the past 12 years, most recently serving as its CFO and leading the firm’s strategic and operational finance functions. Prior to his tenure at Chapman, Bonneau served at an Am Law 100 firm where he oversaw a broad range of operations within the finance department.

Flex Names Kevin S. Krumm as New CFO

Kevin-S.-Krumm

Flex announced that Kevin S. Krumm will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Krumm joins Flex with more than 20 years of experience across industrial, chemical, and healthcare industries. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of APi Group Corporation, a global market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services.

Autodesk names Janesh Moorjani as New CFO

Janesh Moorjani

Autodesk, Inc. announced the appointment of Janesh Moorjani as the company’s chief financial officer. Moorjani brings over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, with deep expertise in driving growth and efficiency at scale. Most recently, Moorjani served as CFO and COO of Elastic NV, the Search AI Company.

Marti Technologies Names Deniz Terlemez as New CFO

Deniz Terlemez

Marti Technologies, Inc. announced that it has appointed Deniz Terlemez as new Interim Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Marti, Terlemez served as Senior Finance Manager for Reef Technology, overseeing the Middle East operations from 2022 to 2024.

Natural Grocers Names Richard Halle as New CFO

Richard Halle

Natural Grocers announced the appointment of Richard Hallé to chief financial officer. As CFO, Hallé will oversee Natural Grocers’ financial operations, including accounting, treasury, and financial planning and analysis.

Inspired Names James Richardson as New CFO and CAO

James Richardson

Inspired Entertainment, a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technology, hardware and services, announced that it has appointed James Richardson as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer. Mr. Richardson joins Inspired from Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the United Kingdom’s largest airports group, where he most recently served as Group Commercial Finance Director and Finance Director, overseeing financial operations for London Stansted and East Midlands airports.

Collective Metals Names Devienne Mok as New CFO

Devienne Mok

Collective Metals Inc. has appointed Devienne Mok as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing her extensive expertise in accounting and financial reporting to the company. This leadership change is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its financial management as it focuses on its key exploration projects in North America.

The Giant Co. Names Will Regan as New CFO

Will Regan

The Giant Co. has named Will Regan as chief financial officer, in which he will have responsibility for all finance functions as well as real estate.

Fulton Financial Corporation Names Richard Kraemer as New CFO

Fulton Financial Corporation has named Richard Kraemer as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Betsy Chivinski, who is retiring at the year’s end. Kraemer, with over 20 years in financial services including roles in corporate finance and treasury, will oversee key financial operations at Fulton.

Additional CFO’s on the Move

CFO’s on the Move: October 2024

CFO’s on the Move: September 2024

CFO’s on the Move: August 2024