CFO SpotlightsCareers of chief financial officers, from the filings. Records as of October 28, 2026

  1. CFO Spotlights
  2. Career paths

Career paths

How people reach the seat

Three readings of 427 verified chief financial officer changes filed between June 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026. Every figure is computed from the records at build time; every row links to its filing.

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Where new CFOs come from

The previous role of every permanent chief financial officer appointed in the record, in the filing's own words, grouped by a published rule.

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Inside or outside: how often the seat goes to an insider

Internal promotions against outside hires, for permanent and interim appointments, and by industry where the numbers allow.

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Interim spells

Who companies put in the seat while they search, and how the spells in the record have ended so far.