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60% of finance teams are already using AI. Only 7% say it's actually working. So what separates the CFOs who get results from those who don't? Our very own Alice Friel dives into exactly that in her latest article, exploring how AI is reshaping the CFO role in FMCG and what it really means for hiring in this space. Give it a read here - https://lnkd.in/e5icWud2 Interested in finding a CFO who can lead through this shift? Reach out to Alice directly at alice.friel@harmonicexecutive.com

From a CFO lens, alignment is easy when things are stable. It gets tested when growth, cost, and reality collide. That’s where decisions get slower or escalate unnecessarily. 📅 On June 24, we’re co-hosting: The Executive Triangle: Unfiltered With: Jonathan Beven, Jessica Swaan, James Perry, Corey Archard, Sabrina Castiglione Co-hosted with: Leader Labs | Techspace | The Secret HR Society If you know someone who’d be a great fit, send them our way. https://luma.com/tc89786r

Our 2026 Harmonic Summer Party is just around the corner. Every year, we bring together an exceptional mix of founders, investors, C-suite operators and leaders from across our network. This July, our guest list is almost complete as we get ready for an evening on our Shoreditch rooftop, with 360 views across the London skyline, olive trees surrounding the terrace, and a room full of ambitious people and exciting conversations. We can’t wait to welcome our network back to Harmonic HQ to celebrate.

AI demand is pushing Earth’s infrastructure to its limits. By 2030, data centre demand could nearly triple, with most of it driven by AI. Energy, grid access, and sustainability are quickly becoming the biggest constraints. That’s why companies like SpaceX, Starcloud, and Google are exploring data centres in space. In this article written by Harman Dhillon, we explore what this shift could mean for the future of AI infrastructure. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejNeiBgf If you would like to discuss further, you can reach Harman at harman.dhillon@harmonicexecutive.com

Building progressive boardrooms. At Harmonic Executive, we partner with businesses to hire senior leaders and shape the teams behind their growth. For more information, get in touch with Charlie Walker charlie.walker@harmonicfinance.com

Candidates can see straight through performative sustainability 🌱 What stands out instead? How a company actually operates day to day Here are 6 things candidates care about and look for when joining a new business.

📈 Q1 Recap It has been an exciting start to 2026 with a packed first quarter for the Harmonic Executive team. Here is a recap of what we got up to: 🍾 Been a busy start to the year for Charlie Walker attending Downing Street for the Future Fifty cohort unveiling, attending our US CFO launch event in Boston and delivered a talk at his old university University of Oxford on careers in recruitment ✈️ Company-wide trip to Copenhagen for our annual AGM 🌍 Celebrated B Corp Month by attending the B Corp breakfast at Somerset House and hosted our own B Corp breakfast with our favourite B Corp products B Lab UK 📍 Brought together CFOs for a Future Fifty Dinner with Tech Nation in Mayfair and hosted a private CFO Roundtable with Cooper Parry 🔵 Successfully launched the first Harmonic US CFO Report in partnership with Fidelity Private Shares and Baker Tilly A HUGE quarter for Harmonic Executive and a big thank you to our great team and everyone we have worked and collaborated with along the way. Ready for Q2 💫

The key to retaining top talent in 2026 67.5% of organisations prioritise a positive workplace environment and employee engagement as their primary retention strategy. In our 2026 CFO Report, we explore what leaders are focusing on within their organisations. Missed the launch? Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eu3JHCpS

What is it like to host the top CFOs in Boston together in one room? Last Thursday, we had the chance to do exactly that. Alongside Baker Tilly US and Fidelity Private Shares, we brought together an exceptional group of finance leaders to mark the launch of our 2026 CFO Report, hosted by Chris Short and Charlie Walker alongside Kristen Craft and Travis M. Drouin. The conversation focused on how the CFO role is evolving from navigating AI and automation, to staying constantly prepared for fundraising or exit. What came through clearly is that while AI is firmly on the agenda, most teams are still in the early stages of meaningful adoption, and the pressure to be “ready” at all times is only increasing. More than anything, it was the level of thinking in the room that stood out and this is a real reflection of the Boston finance community. A huge thank you to everyone who joined, and to our partners for helping bring it together.

AI is everywhere. But what does it actually mean for CFOs? 92.9% of companies say they’re already using AI in some capacity. In our 2026 US CFO Report, we explore what that looks like in practice for finance leaders. 📥 Download the full report https://lnkd.in/eu3JHCpS 📍 Or if you want to join us in person, we are hosting an official launch event in Boston on March 26th and would love to see you there. Register here https://luma.com/rn93p0b8