Heavy focus placed on sales and marketing
Although finance leaders’ confidence was shaken by economic turbulence, they remained upbeat about their ability to drive profits in our latest quarterly CFO survey.
What's in the report?
- Confidence about meeting increased demand and cost control goals plunged.
- The numbers reflected a state of economic and political volatility.
- Expenses are rising for IT/digital transformation and sales and marketing.
- CFOs are carefully watching the implications of November’s election.
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Paul Melville
National Managing Principal, CFO Advisory Services
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Paul Melville is national managing principal in Grant Thornton Corporate Finance group and is located in Chicago.
Chicago, Illinois
Industries
- Construction & real estate
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing, Transportation & Distribution
- Retail & consumer brands
Service Experience
- Advisory
Mike Notarangelo
Partner, Private Equity Audit Leader
Grant Thornton LLP
Principal, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
Mike Notarangelo is an experienced partner with a proven track record serving our firm’s largest clients. He is currently an audit Partner based in the Northeast Region that extends from New York to Boston and is Grant Thornton’s National Private Equity Audit Leader.
New York, NY
Industries
- Insurance
- Manufacturing, Transportation & Distribution
- Retail & consumer brands
- Technology, media & telecommunications
Service Experience
- Audit & Assurance
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