May 2025 witnessed a significant wave of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) appointments across various industries, reflecting strategic shifts and fresh leadership perspectives. Today, Controllers Council will focus on 13 CFOs that have accepted new roles this month.
Universal Music Names Matt Ellis as New CFO
Universal Music Group, the world’s biggest music label, said it has appointed Matt Ellis as its new chief financial officer. Ellis is a former finance chief at Verizon Communications.
Cisco Names Mark Patterson as New CFO
Cisco Systems has revealed that Mark Patterson will be the next CFO. Mark Patterson is currently serving as Cisco’s Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. Patterson, who has been with the company for an extensive period, brings a wealth of experience in corporate strategy and finance, making him a natural successor to Scott Herren, who is retiring.
Mattel Names Paul Ruh as New CFO
Barbie Maker, Mattel, named consumer health giant Kenvue’s Paul Ruh as CFO. Ruh was the finance chief of the Tylenol maker following its spinoff from drug and medical device maker Johnson & Johnson in 2023. Ruh also spent 13 years at snacks giant PepsiCo.
Kenvue Names Amit Banati as New CFO
Kenvue Inc. announced the appointment of Amit Banati as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. He will be responsible for overseeing the Finance and Strategy functions, supporting initiatives aimed at accelerating profitable growth and delivering value to shareholders.
The Honest Company Names Curtiss Bruce as New CFO
The Honest Company has named Curtiss Bruce, seasoned finance executive, as its next chief financial officer. Bruce brings over 30 years of experience, including 10 years in executive-level finance roles, in the consumer products sector.
Avalara Names Sydney Carey as New CFO
Avalara, a provider of cloud-based tax compliance automation, has announced Sydney Carey as new chief financial officer. In the new role, Carey will lead Avalara’s worldwide Finance & Accounting team, focusing on modernizing finance and accounting processes. With more than two decades of experience, Carey most recently served as CFO at Talkdesk.
eBay Names Peggy Alford as New CFO
eBay has named Peggy Alford as new chief financial officer. Alford has most notably served two stints with financial technology company PayPal, from 2011 to 2017 and 2020 to 2024. Her most recent position with the company was executive VP of global sales and merchant services, which she spent nearly four years in.
Skyworks Names Mark Dentinger as New CFO
Skyworks Solutions, Inc., an innovator of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors connecting people, places and things, announced that Mark Dentinger has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer. Dentinger brings nearly 20 years of CFO experience leading financial strategy and operations for high-profile technology companies. He most recently served as CFO of Veritas, where he led the company’s global finance organization.
Western Digital Names Kris Sennesael as New CFO
Western Digital announced that it has hired Kris Sennesael as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than 25 years of experience in finance and general management across the semiconductor and technology industries, Sennesael most recently served as CFO at Skyworks Solutions.
Electra Names Max Ochoa as New CFO
Electra.aero announced that Max Ochoa has joined the company as chief financial officer. In this role, Ochoa will lead the company’s finance and legal departments and focus on company growth.
StrategyCorps Names Phil Green as New CFO
StrategyCorps, the industry-leading provider of deposit analytics and retail and small business checking-related solutions announces the appointment of Philip Green as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Phil Green has over 25 years of experience as a successful financial, investment and operating executive in the financial and business services industries and as an operating partner for several private equity firms and an advisor to family offices.
Travel + Leisure Co. Names Erik Hoag as New CFO
Travel + Leisure Co., a leading leisure travel company, announced the appointment of Erik Hoag to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Hoag joins the company’s Executive Committee at a pivotal time of strategic growth and multi-brand expansion.
BlueLinx Names Christopher Kelly Wall as New CFO
BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a major distributor of building products in the United State, has appointed Christopher Kelly Wall as its new Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. Wall is set to oversee the company’s financial strategy, capital markets transactions, investor relations, and financial operations.
