CFO turnover at major U.S. public companies is projected to reach 18.3% in 2026, the highest rate since 2020, according to Crist Kolder Associates. This increase is attributed to expanding job demands, with some CFOs retiring and others taking on new roles, including steering AI initiatives. The average age of newly appointed CFOs is also decreasing, with the 2026 average projected at 48 years old, down from 52 in the previous year. AI
IMPACT The increasing demands on CFOs, including steering AI initiatives, may signal a growing integration of AI into financial leadership roles.
RANK_REASON Article discusses a trend in CFO turnover based on a report, citing specific company examples, but does not announce a new product, research, or significant industry event.
- Andrew Bonfield
- AT&T
- Cecile Guegan
- CFO Daily
- Crist Kolder Associates
- David Denton
- Fortune 500
- GE HealthCare
- Hilary Maxson
- Jennifer Biryukov
- Kyle Epley
- McAfee
- Nike
- oracle
- Pascal Desroches
- Pfizer
- Schneider Electric
- Scott W. Simmons
- S&P 500
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