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Having worked on a substantive amount of CEO successions over the years, we strongly believe that this process should be made more organic and less crushing, where runners up can actively turn their experiences into knowledge and enlightenment as future leaders. This starts by creating a thoughtfully conceived process with careful attention to the thorough development plans for all the contenders.

Effective leadership teams are crucial for organizational success. Misalignment among leaders can pose significant risks. Our survey of over 75 CEOs and Business Unit Heads in Spain, Italy, and Portugal analyzed team dynamics across six key factors: Alignment, Balance, Energy, Resilience, Openness, and Efficiency. Discover how these elements drive top performance.

Master the succession planning process with our expert guide. Learn how to develop future leaders, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure smooth leadership transitions.

Explore expert-led succession planning best practices to future-proof your organization. Learn how to assess, develop, and retain leadership talent at every level.

The CEO-Chair relationship is vital—yet fleeting. This article covers the high stakes and key steps to make most of their time together under pressure.

In every organization, there is a “next generation” waiting in the wings—whether they are family members, rising executives, or external leaders being groomed for succession. How they are nurtured, integrated, and ultimately empowered to lead shapes not only leadership transitions but the evolution of culture itself.

Leaders today are being pulled into deeper complexity, and they need help adjusting themselves and their mindsets for the encroaching journey to lead others through this massive shift.

Learn expert insight, tips, and best practices for developing your family business succession plan from the expert family planning consultants at Egon Zehnder.

Effective succession planning is more than just preparing for leadership changes—it's a strategic investment in your organization's future. By fostering leadership development, mitigating risks, and ensuring business continuity, succession planning helps companies build resilience, retain top talent, and maintain a competitive edge. Discover why organizations that prioritize this process are better positioned to thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.

This month we sat down with our new CEO, Francesco Buquicchio, who graciously shared insights about the direction and requirements of leadership today.