ATLANTA, USA, Aug. 22, 2024 – Cox Enterprises announced that Charles Odom has been named Executive Vice President of Finance, effective immediately. Odom succeeds Maria Friedman, who will transition to a senior advisory position within Cox.
In his new role, Odom will expand his current Corporate Finance & Treasury responsibilities by also leading Assurance & Enablement and Tax & Accounting Services. His responsibilities now include oversight of the Cox Enterprises finance function, including accounting, tax, audit, treasury, financial reporting, planning, and analysis. He will also manage the company’s risk management programs and pension investments for Cox Enterprises and its subsidiaries.
Dallas Clement, President and Chief Financial Officer of Cox Enterprises, stated, “Maria and Charles have closely collaborated for nearly two decades and share a common vision for the Cox Finance team and its priorities. Charles’ leadership has been pivotal to our success over the past few years, and I have no doubt he will continue to deliver the same level of excellence moving forward. I’m deeply excited for both of them as they step into their new roles.”
Odom has been with Cox since 1996, serving in various finance roles, including SVP and CFO for Cox Media Group (CMG). Most recently, he has led a team across multiple functions, including enterprise finance, retirement investments, corporate financial planning and analysis, finance systems, treasury operations, and capital markets. Before joining Cox, Odom worked at Deloitte as a Senior Accountant.
“I want to thank Maria for her leadership and guidance over the past decade,” said Charles Odom, EVP, Finance, Cox Enterprises. “I’m excited about taking this next step with Cox as we continue to expand our current businesses while diversifying into new ones. This is an important time for our company, and I’m happy to support this work going forward.”
Odom earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Mercer University and completed the Kellogg Management Institute program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
About Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is dedicated to empowering people to build a better future for the next generation. Cox is a leader in the broadband, automotive, and media industries, as well as a leading investment platform with strategic positions in emerging technologies driving the future of agriculture, renewable energy, healthtech, and public sector software. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox is a global company with $23 billion in annual revenues and a proud history spanning more than 125 years.
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