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Broadcom Names Alphabet Veteran Amie Thuener as Next CFO

The move signals a push to fortify oversight of fast-growing AI deals.

Overview

  • Broadcom said Amie Thuener will become chief financial officer effective June 12, 2026, as Kirsten M. Spears retires and then advises for nine months.
  • Thuener joins from Alphabet, where she has served as vice president, corporate controller and chief accounting officer since 2018, after prior transaction advisory work at PwC.
  • CEO Hock Tan said Thuener brings deep experience in financial reporting, corporate governance, AI-related transactions, and leading complex global organizations.
  • Spears has led Broadcom’s finance function since late 2020 and helped steer the $69 billion VMware acquisition in 2023, according to published reports.
  • Coverage notes Broadcom is scaling custom AI chip projects and recently projected AI-related chip revenue could exceed $100 billion next year, framing the importance of finance leadership.