Position
Chief Financial Officer
Company
Watkin Jones
Description
Watkin Jones has appointed Simon Jones as the new chief financial officer, succeeding Sarah Sergeant, who will step down from the board in mid-June 2024. Jones will join Watkin Jones as chief financial officer designate and as a member of the board on 21 May 2024.
Executive Insights
Based on hiring dataNew executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months