Kevin Held news and trends

Generative AI Moves Finance Teams From Bean Counter to Business Partner
CFO // May 04, 2023

The future of business operations is undoubtedly digital.  Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools and automated machine learning (ML) solutions are disrupting the economic landscape and ushering in a new, modern operating environment. The speed at which this digitization is transforming legacy processes across industries makes it more critical than ever...

Hazeltree CFO: Cash Is King but Needs a Diversified Realm
CFO // April 04, 2023

No one is an atheist in a foxhole, and no one is alone in a banking crisis. While the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank may have repercussions for years to come — at least according to J.P. Morgan Chase CEO...

Data and Integration Push Evolving CFO Role Beyond ‘Bean Counters’
B2B Payments // January 12, 2023

Holistic business planning and digital tools are increasingly evolving the responsibilities of finance teams. This, as macroeconomic-driven headwinds create friction points and prompt organizations to turn to more centralized and streamlined strategies for their working capital and spending needs. PYMNTS recently sat down with Kevin...

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Companies Want Digital Flexibility but Fort Knox Security, Hazeltree CFO Says

August 30, 2023
In the fast-paced world of digital finance, security is a pressing concern. With a deep understanding of the risks at hand, organizations and individuals alike are demanding greater assurance that their funds are safe and secure — especially from the most modern attacks and attackers.  “Security is paramount to anything that we have, making sure that […]

Hazeltree CFO: Cash Is King but Needs a Diversified Realm

April 04, 2023
No one is an atheist in a foxhole, and no one is alone in a banking crisis. While the recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank may...

Data and Integration Push Evolving CFO Role Beyond ‘Bean Counters’

January 12, 2023
Holistic business planning and digital tools are increasingly evolving the responsibilities of finance teams. This, as macroeconomic-driven headwinds create friction points and prompt organizations to turn to more centralized and...