In this issue of Switzerland Point of View, Maurice Zufferey paints a colourful picture of today’s CFO while Roger Rytz and Phil Le Goff analyze the respective merits of splitting or combining the roles of chairman and CEO, explaining the implications of each model. Francois Clerc and Andreas Huerlimann focus on international mobility and the value of international experience; and, finally, Antonio Maturo provides tips on how to get the best of your executive search firm.