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Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Nicola Perin, OVS

Since its public listing on Euronext in 2015, Nicola Perin has served as CFO of Italian mass-market clothing retailer OVS. Previously, he was CFO of the conglomerate Grupo COIN, from which OVS was carved out. OVS operates brands including OVS, Upim, Golden-point, Stefanel, CROFF, and Les Copains, managing a network of 2,600 stores in Italy and abroad.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Michael Perica, Rimini Street

A global provider of third-party support for enterprise software, such as Oracle and SAP, Rimini Street offers premium application management, support, and innovation services. The Nasdaq-listed company, headquartered in Las Vegas, also provides related services, including security, managed services, and consulting.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Nitesh Sharan, SoundHound AI

Global Finance: What stands out as your main achievements leading finance at SoundHound AI? Nitesh Sharan: When I joined SoundHound,...

Technology

The AI Investing Race

Trillions are flowing into AI investment and innovation, driven by ambition and fear of falling behind. But the returns are still more promise than proof.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Naveen Kumar Amar, SS Innovations International

Naveen Kumar Amar joined SS Innovations International, a developer of surgical robotic technologies, in September as CFO. Amar has been a financial leader with companies in a range of industries and most recently provided virtual CFO services to clients in the US, Canada, and the UK.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Patrick Villanova, BlackLine

BlackLine Systems is an enterprise software company that develops cloud-based solutions for the finance function. Patrick Villanova took over as CFO in March after nearly 10 years at the Nasdaq-listed company. He was previously lead audit senior manager at PwC.

Executive Interviews

Carlos Carvallo Spalding: Pushing Stability, Reforms

Carlos Carvallo Spalding, governor of the Central Bank of Paraguay, highlights prudent monetary policy and structural reforms in securing long-term growth.

Executive Interviews

Governor Roger Madrigal Lopez: Rates And Growth Remain Favorable

Despite uncertainty in the international environment, Róger Madrigal López expects stable growth for the Costa Rican economy.

Economics, Policy & Regulation

Uncertainty Clouds Global Growth Rate

This has been a turbulent year, marked by uncertainty over global economic policies. US tariffs remain undefined in form and...

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Aldo Perracini, Meren Energy

Aldo Perracini was appointed CFO of Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil Corp., in March, following its acquisition of Prime Oil & Gas Coöperatief. Listed in Toronto and Stockholm, Meren focuses on production, development, and exploration, with assets across Africa. Its largest shareholder is BTG Pactual, where Perracini began his career in 2008.

Executive Interviews

CFO Corner: Anastasia Deulina, Afentra

UK-listed oil and gas company Afentra—short for African Energy Transition—aims to revitalize mature oil fields with a focus on efficiency. With existing assets in Angola, the company is seeking additional opportunities across West Africa. CFO Anastasia Deulina has served as the group’s finance chief since its inception in 2021.

Banking

Spain: Post-Pandemic Champion

Spain’s economy keeps outpacing Europe, thanks to tourism, immigration, and a budding pharma sector. But tariff threats and structural challenges loom.