"In a startup, raising funds typically falls under the responsibility of the founders or the management team. They're the ones who pitch the business idea to potential investors, such as venture capitalists, angel investors, or crowdfunding platforms, and negotiate the terms of investment. Sometimes, startups also have dedicated teams or individuals focused on fundraising, especially in larger or more established startups. However, ultimately, it's a collaborative effort within the company to secure the necessary funding to fuel growth and development." (source: chat gpt 3.5 :-))

Don't think that the CFO is the only responsible one. And don't hope that another CFO could have any positive impact on the shareprice. The financing was a collective failure of the management and it is up to them to correct this asap.

As far as regards Barnes: I am not sure if he is the solution, the CFO - gamechanger. Remember only this tranche 1 desaster in Dicember.... far away from being professional.