Personnel news and trends

Amazon Vet Doug Gurr to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
Personnel // February 23, 2026

Last year, the Competition and Markets Authority, the United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog, chose former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as its interim chair. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Currency.com Names Digital Finance Vet Alexander Kravets as US CEO
Personnel // February 16, 2026

Digital finance provider Currency.com has picked Alexander Kravets as its U.S. CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Kraken Dismisses CFO Ahead of Crypto Firm’s Public Listing
Cryptocurrency // February 10, 2026

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has reportedly fired its chief financial officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you...

Toyota Puts Its CFO in the CEO Seat
CFO // February 09, 2026

Toyota’s next CEO isn’t an engineer, a product visionary or a car guy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
POS Systems Become the New Nerve Center for SMB Operations

October 23, 2025
Small business owners are the backbone of local economies, sustaining communities one transaction at a time. They are often small teams, sometimes just a few people wearing many hats, balancing customer service, operations and accounting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Working Capital Index Finds Adaptive Mid-Market CFOs Turning Risk Into Growth

October 07, 2025
By the close of this year, the persona to watch in corporate finance may not be the cost-cutting controller or the risk-nothing gatekeeper. It will be the adaptive CFO or treasurer:...

CFOs Treat Gen AI Like an Intern

July 21, 2025
The era of enterprise generative AI is underway, and it’s kicking off not with a bang but with a blueprint. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

54% of US Workers Wary of GenAI’s Impact on Jobs, Report Finds

May 22, 2025
Generative artificial intelligence presents a dual-edged sword for the American workforce, promising productivity gains while simultaneously sparking job displacement concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
WorkWhile Elevates COO Khalaf to CEO

February 26, 2026
Labor marketplace WorkWhile has named a new CEO as it expands into “worker-focused” financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Amazon Vet Doug Gurr to Lead UK Competition Watchdog

February 23, 2026
Last year, the Competition and Markets Authority, the United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog, chose former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as its interim chair. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Currency.com Names Digital Finance Vet Alexander Kravets as US CEO

February 16, 2026
Digital finance provider Currency.com has picked Alexander Kravets as its U.S. CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Kraken Dismisses CFO Ahead of Crypto Firm’s Public Listing

February 10, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has reportedly fired its chief financial officer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...