Insight Articles | CEO Successions

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.

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.

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.

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?

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