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CFO Dilemma: From Collective Insight to CEO Solitude

Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, CFO of Uber Technologies, explores whether operationally oriented CFOs truly possess the qualities needed to become CEOs.

Adapting to Partner with the CEO

Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, CFO of Uber Technologies, notes the substantial evolution in the CEO's role, particularly the expanded scope of responsibilities.

The New Superpowers of Today’s CFO

Discussing the evolution of the CFO role, Jean Hu asserts that CFOs have transitioned into strategic partners for CEOs, unlocking greater opportunities for impact.

What Does It Take to Go from CFO to CEO?

Egon Zehnder’s global survey on the changing role of the CFO reveals that 60% of CFOs aspire to become CEO one day. But what does it take to get there? Five prominent CFOs answer this question.

New Global Survey from Egon Zehnder Reveals the CFO Role is Bigger Than Ever, “Super CFOs” Continue to Evolve Beyond Finance, Aspire to be CEO

Survey of nearly 600 CFOs shows a major shift in CFO perspectives on business priorities and leadership dynamics - and demonstrates aspirations to land the role of CEO

Lessons from Large Family Firms About Choosing a CEO

Research shows that large family businesses had much better succession practices than their nonfamily counterparts, and they outperformed on several measures after new appointees took the reins.

Resolving Founder Fear/Fearless Polarity

From fearless entrepreneurship to unexpected fears, uncover the personal transformation a Founder undergoes during Founder succession.

You Can Say, Carefully, 'I Don't Know,' Says Egon Zehnder CEO

Edilson Camara, Global CEO of Egon Zehnder, in interview to Valor Econômico

The Importance of People Decisions in Scaling Businesses

About 1 in 5 businesses fail within their first year, and a lot fewer manage to successfully scale. What separates winning organizations during this crucial phase?

Balancing Legacy and Evolution

Leadership succession pose unique challenges for founder-led beauty brands. Our analysis uncovers successful strategies and pitfalls amid this shift.

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