Companies are increasingly bypassing Generation X for CEO positions, choosing instead to retain baby boomer leaders or promote younger executives, The Wall Street Journal reports. In the Russell 3000, the representation of chief executives aged 60 and older has risen to 41.5%, up from 35.1% in 2017. At the same time, the percentage of CEOs| Cowen Partners
The “unprecedented” layoffs of senior and corporate leaders come as Breeze Airways alum Tom Doxey gears up to take Southwest’s CFO seat. Southwest Airlines has announced the appointment of Tom Doxey as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 10, 2025. Doxey, an industry veteran, previously served as the president of Breeze Airways and| Cowen Partners
Chances are the executive who serves as the right hand to the CEO and key liaison to the audit committee is considering their options, experts say.| Cowen Partners
Though Baker may not have the “traditional corporate America turnaround background,” the Checkers alum “brings strong experience in both the QSR and FSR sectors, working with both large and small brands, including Cafe Rio during a growth period,” Shawn Cole, president of boutique executive search firm Cowen Partners told CFO Dive in an emailed response| Cowen Partners
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CFO Dive asked top CFO Recruiter Shawn Coles to share his insights on the $9.9M sign-on bonus Alphabet paid its new CFO.| Cowen Partners
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CFO Dive asked top CFO Recruiter Shawn Coles to share his insights on the $9.9M sign-on bonus Alphabet paid its new CFO.| Cowen Partners