Finance organizations continue to welcome new leadership as companies focus on financial performance, operational discipline, and long-term growth. Controllers Council will take a look at the latest 13 CFO appointments and executive transitions that happened in June 2026.
Nike Appoints David Denton as New CFO
Nike appointed David Denton as its next chief financial officer, bringing in the Pfizer executive to oversee finances for the beleaguered sneakers and apparel company.
Planet Fitness Announces Sudhanshu Priyadarshi as CFO and President, International
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced the appointment of Sudhanshu Priyadarshi as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and President, International, effective immediately. In this role, Mr. Priyadarshi will oversee the Company’s finance, investor relations, strategy, and IT functions, while also leading the international business.
AT&T Announces Jennifer Biry as Deputy CFO
AT&T CFO Pascal Desroches announced he will retire at the end of the year, and tapped company alum Jennifer Biry as his successor. Biry is slated to join the telecom company, where she previously spent 20 years in numerous roles, as its deputy CFO.
Mondelēz International Appoints Amit Banati as EVP and CFO
Mondelēz International announced that seasoned consumer-goods executive Amit Banati will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Banati joins from Kenvue and previously held senior finance and regional leadership roles at Kellanova and Kellogg, as well as earlier positions at Procter & Gamble, Cadbury Schweppes and Kraft Foods, giving him deep emerging-market and snacking-sector experience.
Wendy’s Announces Steve Cirulis as CFO
Wendy’s named industry veteran Steve Cirulis chief financial officer, to succeed Ken Cook, as the restaurant chain struggles with weak demand and activist investor pressure. The appointment comes soon after the company last month named industry veteran Robert Wright president and CEO. Cirulis previously served as the financial chief of fast-casual restaurant chain Potbelly Corp, where Wright was the CEO.
Goodyear Appoints Scott Deakin as Interim EVP and CFO
Goodyear announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christina L. Zamarro will step down from her role. To ensure continuity, Goodyear will appoint Scott M. Deakin as interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Deakin, a former public company CFO with more than 25 years of financial and operational experience, most recently served as CFO of Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. from 2019 to 2026.
Caribou Coffee Names Gene Komsky as New CFO
Caribou Coffee has appointed Gene Komsky as its new chief financial officer. Komsky joins from Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, where he was vice-president of finance.He has nearly 20 years of finance leadership, covering financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and operational support across multi-unit and growth-focused businesses in both private equity-backed and publicly listed settings.
First Watch Restaurant Appoints Ashlee Weisser as CFO
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. has appointed Ashlee Weisser as Chief Financial Officer. Weisser, who joined First Watch in 2023, has over 15 years of financial experience in the restaurant industry, including her previous role as CFO at Maple Street Biscuit Company.
Pfizer Announce Cecile Guegan as Interim CFO
Pfizer Inc. announced that Dave Denton, Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his current role and leave the company on August 15. The company has named Cecile Guegan, currently Senior Vice President, Finance, Global Biopharmaceutical Business, as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective August 16, while Pfizer conducts a comprehensive internal and external search.
PGA of America Appoints Paul Stephens as CFO
The PGA of America named Paul Stephens as CFO. Stephens joins the PGA from Deloitte, where he served as Chief Tax Officer-in-Residence. Prior to Deloitte, Stephens spent 25 years at AT&T in a series of senior finance leadership roles.
IP Fabric Appoints Jonathan Korntheuer as New CFO
IP Fabric, the leading network digital twin platform, announced the appointment of Jonathan Korntheuer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Korntheuer joins the company after more than six years at growth equity firm One Peak, where he helped lead the firm’s investment in IP Fabric and served on the company’s board of directors. As CFO, Korntheuer will oversee IP Fabric’s global finance organization and help guide the company’s growth as enterprises increasingly invest in infrastructure automation and AI-driven initiatives.
Climavision Appoints Jeff Woods as New CFO
Climavision, the weather technology company deploying a proprietary weather observation network and powering weather intelligence for utilities, energy traders and grid operators, has appointed Jeff Woods as Chief Financial Officer. Woods, a former JP Morgan managing director with three decades of experience across the energy industry, joins as the company builds on its work with CenterPoint Energy and Enverus and expands its partnerships with utility companies, traders, and the public sector.
Lakers Announce Elaine Shen as New CFO
The Los Angeles Lakers continued their business operations changes by replacing their longtime chief financial officer. Elaine Shen was named the franchise’s newest CFO. Shen will oversee all financial aspects for the Lakers, “shaping strategic growth, driving profitability and creating continued value for the global franchise.”
