AUSTIN – Oracle Corporation has announced the appointment of Hilary Maxson as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 6, 2026. Maxson will report directly to CEO Clay Magouyrk and lead the company’s global finance operations during a period of significant expansion in cloud and AI infrastructure.
Professional Background
Maxson joins Oracle with a robust track record in managing capital-intensive global organizations:
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Schneider Electric: Most recently served as Executive Vice President and Group CFO, where she managed finance for the industrial and software giant.
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AES Corporation: Spent 12 years in senior roles across finance, strategy, and M&A.
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Board Roles: She currently serves as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee at Anglo American plc.
Strategic Leadership Shift
The appointment marks a transition in Oracle’s executive suite:
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Interim Handover: Maxson succeeds Doug Kehring, who managed the finance organization for the past six months. Kehring will now return his full focus to optimizing Oracle’s go-to-market operations.
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CEO Collaboration: Maxson will work closely with CEO Clay Magouyrk and CEO Mike Sicilia to scale Oracle’s cloud infrastructure, where current customer demand is outpacing supply.
Corporate Vision
CEO Clay Magouyrk highlighted Maxson’s experience in industrial and software sectors as a key asset for maintaining financial discipline while scaling global operations. Maxson expressed her excitement about joining Oracle at the “intersection of cloud and AI,” aiming to translate the company’s current momentum into long-term value for shareholders.
