Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Nitesh Sharan, SoundHound AI
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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.
Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Rouven Bergmann, Dassault Systèmes
Rouven Bergmann has been CFO of Dassault Systèmes since January 2022. A software company, Dassault Systemes is also active in CAC 40 Index of blue-chip French stocks. It is a unit of the Dassault Group, which has holdings in aeronautics, high tech, digital, and communications.
Executive Interviews
CFO Corner: Ron Bain, Vaalco Energy
Ron Bain is CFO of Vaalco Energy, a Houston-based upstream oil and gas company with a strong presence in Africa and Canada. Founded in 1985, Vaalco is dual-listed on the New York and London stock exchanges.