# Hewlett Named Permanent U of M CFO | Detroit News

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Podcast: [Detroit News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476185)
Published: 2026-09-18T20:52:18+00:00
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Bobby Hewlett is now Michigan’s permanent CFO after a smooth transition from interim role, stepping in after Geoffrey Chatas left for Yale — and with the board unanimously approving his appointment. With deep roots at U of M — including 13 years at Michigan Medicine — Hewlett brings institutional knowledge and leadership to oversee everything from investments to sustainability. President Grasso praised his judgment, while the university quietly spent over a million on legal fees related to Chatas’ exit — details still sealed under attorney-client privilege. The focus? Hewlett steering Michigan’s finances forward. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/09/18/university-of-michigan-new-cfo-hewlett-former-exec-investigated/91822769007/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c638bbadc0ae3284 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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