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Research Explores The Shortcomings Of Corporate Venturing

The Horizons Tracker

This bureaucracy is compounded by the lack of uniform reporting structure, with some reporting to the CEO, others to the CFO, and others again the chief strategy officer. This is a marked difference from traditional VC firms, which can act extremely quickly once investment decisions are made.

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How to Transform a Traditional Giant into a Digital One

Harvard Business Review

The result is the reconstitution or destruction of industries, creation of new market spaces, and reshaping of old industry ecosystems. ” Immelt elevated marketing and digital media when he promoted Beth Comstock to vice chair, while other positions, including that of the CFO, are at the senior vice president level.

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Case Study: How to Integrate an Acquired Brand

Harvard Business Review

Tony, the chief marketing officer, had suggested taking a drive so that they could talk about the integration of Beacon''s latest acquisition, VillageCar. I know I''m an ops guy and you''re the marketing guru, but I don''t buy it," Henry said. I have no interest in creating an unwieldy bureaucracy. A Third Opinion.

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Case Study: Is Holacracy for Us?

Harvard Business Review

Listening, Derek Melis, his friend and CFO, was relieved. Please don’t let that cloud your judgment as CFO. ” “As the CFO, I can’t lose sight of what’s going on in each country.” Rogier Maes, the CEO of Contect, wrapped up his year-beginning speech to all the company’s employees.