Tiziana Barghini

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Reporter at Global Finance

Editor in charge for Economics and Markets

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Articles

CFO Corner: Ron Bain, Vaalcro Energy

1 month ago | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Ron Bain is CFO of Vaalco Energy, a Houston-based upstream oil and gas company with a strong presence in Africa and Canada. Founded in 1985, Vaalco is dual-listed on the New York and London stock exchanges. Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. How has Vaalco’s competitive position changed during your tenure? Ron Bain: It’s been an active period during which we have delivered several transformative transactions that increased scale and diversified the asset portfolio.
CFO Corner: Ron Bain, Vaalco Energy

1 month ago | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Ron Bain is CFO of Vaalco Energy, a Houston-based upstream oil and gas company with a strong presence in Africa and Canada. Founded in 1985, Vaalco is dual-listed on the New York and London stock exchanges. Global Finance: You have been CFO for almost four years. How has Vaalco’s competitive position changed during your tenure? Ron Bain: It’s been an active period during which we have delivered several transformative transactions that increased scale and diversified the asset portfolio.
CFO Corner With SCHOTT Pharma's Almuth Steinkühler

2 months ago | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Global Finance: What has been the biggest challenge of your tenure as financial head of SCHOTT Pharma, given its new status as a public company? Almuth Steinkühler: Looking back, the past few years have been incredibly dynamic and rewarding for SCHOTT Pharma as well as for me as a person. I would point out three distinct phases, each presenting its own unique challenges.
The Space Boom Is Here

2 months ago | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Since ancient times, humans have dreamed of conquering the skies. Today, that vision is closer to reality than ever, as space presents promising commercial opportunities. A drastic drop in costs—driven by a surge in private investment over the past 20 years—has accelerated this shift.
The Wind Shifts For Energy: Q&A With Marcia Hook And Ty’Meka Reeves-Sobers Of Clifford Chance

2 months ago | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Global Finance: How has the outlook for the energy industry shifted under the new US administration? Marcia Hook: Under the Biden administration, we saw significant investments in the US energy space. The business was booming, there was a lot of excitement from a range of investors, and that was bolstered significantly by the incentives under the IRA [Inflation Reduction Act of 2022] and a number of other favorable economic factors.
CFO Corner: Anne-Laure Autret-Cornet, OSE Immunotherapeutics

Mar 4, 2025 | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Global Finance: What has been your biggest challenge as CFO? Anne-Laure Autret-Cornet: In the biotech sector, we are always fundraising. In Europe, it is even more challenging, not only because of the economic and political challenges, but also because the markets have been rather sluggish since 2023. That said, OSE managed to secure funding until first-quarter 2027. Of course, the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic were very challenging.
CFO Corner: Boudewijn Van Schaïk Of Avantium

Feb 5, 2025 | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Since January 2023, Boudewijn van Schaïk has been CFO of Amsterdam-based Avantium. Listed on Euronext, the chemicals company develops and commercializes technologies that produce materials from sustainable carbon feedstocks. Among its innovations: a process for converting plant-based sugars into furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA), a key building block of sustainable plastic. He was formerly corporate finance director at SBM Offshore and vice president, Oil & Gas Asia, at NIBC Bank.
Bracing For A Tariff War

Dec 27, 2024 | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

The anticipated start of US President-elect Donald Trump’s second term positions 2025 as a defining year for global trade policy. If the United States unleashes a significant expansion of tariffs, it could provoke swift retaliatory measures from targeted countries and severely strain international trade relationships. Uncertainty looms over how these tariffs will unfold.
After US Election, Bluesky Sees Surge Of New Users

Dec 5, 2024 | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Bluesky is rapidly gaining traction, as disillusioned users leave X (formerly Twitter). Initially funded by Twitter and launched as an invite-only community, the platform is now experiencing exponential growth, particularly following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election on November 6. According to The Verge, as of November 13, Bluesky had over 15 million users. By November 25, that number had soared to 22.5 million, reflecting daily increases of more than 500,000 users.
CFO Corner With Trex's Brenda Lovcik

Dec 5, 2024 | gfmag.com | Tiziana Barghini

Global Finance: You have been the financial head of Trex for almost a year now. What has been the biggest challenge so far? Brenda Lovcik: It has been an honor to work for the world’s largest manufacturer of high-performance, low-maintenance, eco-friendly wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 30 years of product experience. Like most CFOs, I have had a relentless focus on delivering profitable growth and adding value across the business.