Insight Articles | CEO Successions

Curious what risks are associated with leadership succession? From poor planning to delaying the process, learn what goes into this multi-year process.

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

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.

CEO succession planning often starts up to two years before the transition occurs. Do you have a strategy in place to support your leadership team?

472 CEOs share their views in our new study: The CEO Response