Thought Leadership | CFO & Audit Chair

In the fast-evolving world of pre-revenue biotech, CFOs play a uniquely complex and critical role. Read on to discover why biotech CFOs must blend financial acumen with deep industry insight.

As companies large and small develop their AI strategies across the organization, the finance department is lagging behind in terms of adoption, a Egon Zehnder new study shows.

We asked CFOs worldwide where they see the biggest impact today and what they expect next.

Private equity is reshaping the CFO role—demanding strategic agility, investor alignment, and storytelling at exit. Insights from 25 CFOs reveal how stronger partnerships can unlock deeper value.

Today's CFOs are evolving into cross-functional leaders, driven by the need for more data analysis and rapid scenario planning. According to a 2024 survey by Egon Zehnder, 82% of finance chiefs have taken on new responsibilities like mergers and acquisitions. Despite these changes, they still manage traditional financial processes, often requiring support to avoid being overwhelmed.

CFOs have seen their list of responsibilities grow over the past few years, says a recent Egon Zehnder global survey.

Egon Zehnder's 2024 CFO report found that while 82% of CFOs say their role has expanded in the past five years, only one-fifth report having a poor work-life balance.

According to a survey by Egon Zehnder, CFOs have seen their responsibilities increase by 82% in the past five years.

Here's what four CEOs have to say about transitioning from CFO to CEO.

Here's what four CEOs have to say about transitioning from CFO to CEO.

More than 80% of finance chiefs say their role has grown significantly in the past five years, according to survey findings published in March by leadership advisory firm Egon Zehnder.

Discover the intricacies of the CFO executive search process and the differences between search and succession planning.