As 2025 draws to a close, the finance world is seeing notable shifts in leadership. New CFO appointments and strategic transitions are setting the stage for how companies will manage growth, risk, and capital in 2026. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 13 CFOs that accepted new roles in December 2025.
Berkshire Hathaway Appoints Charles Chang as New CFO
Berkshire Hathaway announce Charles Change will become their next CFO, succeeding Marc Hamburg, the longtime SVP and CFO at Berkshire, who will retire on June 1, 2027. Chang is currently SVP, CFO, and director of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. He will work with Hamburg during a transition period.
Gucci Appoints Gianluca de Ficchy as New CFO
Gucci, owned by Kering, has appointed Gianluca de Ficchy as its new chief financial officer. De Ficchy most recently led Renault’s Mobilize division as CEO, overseeing vehicle financing, car-sharing services and electric-vehicle charging.
Texas Roadhouse Names Mike Lenihan as New CFO
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. named Mike Lenihan the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lenihan has nearly 30 years of finance experience, including the past 22 years in the restaurant industry. Most recently, he served as the Chief Financial Officer at CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Jersey Mike’s Announces Michele Allen as New CFO
Jersey Mike’s Subs announced the appointment of Michele Allen as Chief Financial Officer. Allen brings more than 25 years of financial leadership at the intersection of hospitality and franchising, positioning her to guide Jersey Mike’s performance as the Company accelerates its expansion worldwide.
7 Brew Appoints Matthew Dunnigan as New CFO
7 Brew continues to fill out its leadership team, announcing the addition of Matthew Dunnigan as chief financial officer. Dunnigan joins 7 Brew from Restaurant Brands International, parent company of Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs, and Tim Hortons, where he served in the same role, helping lead the strategic growth, capital allocation, and integration of the four global brands.
Sleep Number Names Amy O’Keefe as New CFO
Sleep Number Corporation announces Amy O’Keefe as its next Chief Financial Officer. O’Keefe brings over 30 years of experience in leading operational, strategic, and financial transformations across public and private companies in the consumer products, technology, and wellness sectors.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. Names Maria Khoury as New EVP and CFO
Marathon Petroleum Corp. announced that Maria Khoury will join the company as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Maria’s deep financial operations expertise and broad industry experience from 25 years as a global finance business leader, including previous roles in oil and gas, will be a strong addition to our executive team as we pursue MPC’s strategic objectives.
Rivive Infrastructure Group Hires Charlie Dowling as New EVP and CFO
Revive Infrastructure Group, a leading utility infrastructure services provider, announced that it has hired Charlie Dowling as its new Chief Financial Officer. Charlie is an accomplished global executive who brings more than 30 years of experience across construction, infrastructure, and specialty contracting.
Scott Minder is Named New CFO at Mativ
Mativ Holdings, Inc. announced the appointment of Scott Minder as Chief Financial Officer. Scott is an accomplished financial executive with more than 30 years of experience leading finance, treasury and investor relations functions for global companies across the industrial, manufacturing and automotive sectors.
Jessica Ross is Announced as New CFO at GitLab
GitLab, the most comprehensive, intelligent DevSecOps platform, announced the appointment of Jessica Ross as chief financial officer. She will oversee GitLab’s global finance, accounting, and investor relations functions as the company accelerates DevSecOps innovation for enterprises worldwide.
TriMas Announces Paul Swart as New CFO
TriMas announced the appointment of Paul Swart as Chief Financial Officer. Paul brings more than 25 years of strategic leadership and financial oversight experience, including two decades in key operational and corporate finance and accounting roles at TriMas prior to his recent tenure at RealTruck.
Robert Erni is Named New CFO at Maersk
Maersk has appointed Robert Erni as the company’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Member of the Executive Board. Robert Erni, a Swiss national, brings more than 30 years of experience in finance functions across the global logistics sector.
Opendoor Announces Christy Schwartz as New CFO
Opendoor Technologies Inc. announced Christy Schwartz as their next CFO. Schwartz, who has served as interim CFO, was selected after conversations with dozens of public-company CFOs across industries. The conclusion: the best candidate was already at Opendoor.
Additional CFO’s on the Move
CFO’s on the Move: November 2025
