Strategy & Leadership

CFO and CEO: Business Partners, or married couple?

January 24, 2017

Global

January 24, 2017

Global
Adam Green

Senior editor, EMEA

Adam is a senior editor for The Economist Intelligence Unit's thought leadership division in EMEA, focusing primarily on the Middle East and Africa. In this role, he has worked on in-depth research studies, surveys, multimedia documentaries and infographics on topics ranging from healthcare to personal finance. Previously, Adam was Deputy Editor of This is Africa, a bimonthly magazine published by the Financial Times. He also worked as Communications Officer for the International Growth Centre, a research institute based at the London School of Economics and funded by the UK Department for International Development. Adam holds a Masters in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, with a grade of distinction, and an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Leeds. His independent research and journalism has been published by the Middle East Institute.

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Over the last decade, there has been a profound shift in the relationship between CFO and CEO.

This is partly because of the role of the CEO has changed quite dramatically. In the era of shareholder capitalism, with a 24/7 media cycle, CEOs have become more public facing. This means many of their duties have, over time, been shared with others in the C-suite. Download article below. 

 

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