Position
Chief Financial Officer
Company
Hearth & Home Technologies
Description
Hearth & Home Technologies® announced the appointment of Brian Smith as President, effective immediately. In addition, VP Berger, former President of Hearth & Home Technologies, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of HNI Corporation, effective December 29, 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