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Oracle Appoints Hilary Maxson as CFO Amid Revenue Surge

4/6/2026

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Oracle Corporation appointed Hilary Maxson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026.
Hilary Maxson previously served as Group CFO at Schneider Electric and will report to CEO Clay Magouyrk.
Oracle expands its cloud and AI infrastructure amid rising demand and reports over 20% growth in revenue and earnings.
Interim CFO Doug Kehring will return to focus on go-to-market operations as investors react cautiously.

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Historical Context

In 2000, Oracle Corporation, under CEO Larry Ellison, shifted towards cloud computing, achieving a remarkable 40% revenue growth. This transition followed its earlier successes in relational database technology, which began in 1977. The appointment of Hilary Maxson as CFO highlights Oracle's commitment to enhancing its cloud and AI capabilities, reflecting the growing demand for digital solutions in the tech industry.

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Story summary

Oracle Corporation appointed Hilary Maxson as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026.
Hilary Maxson previously served as Group CFO at Schneider Electric and will report to CEO Clay Magouyrk.
Oracle expands its cloud and AI infrastructure amid rising demand and reports over 20% growth in revenue and earnings.
Interim CFO Doug Kehring will return to focus on go-to-market operations as investors react cautiously.

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