Should An “Interim CEO” Be Part of Your Succession Plan?
From unexpected exits to activist pressure, boards are facing more CEO transitions. Planning for an interim leader could be your smartest move.
From unexpected exits to activist pressure, boards are facing more CEO transitions. Planning for an interim leader could be your smartest move.
Despite fewer campaigns being launched, activists are winning at unprecedented rates—and settling in record time. This shift signals a new era of shareholder activism where quality trumps quantity, leaving boards scrambling to defend their independence.
AI is advancing rapidly. Uncertainty continues to plague the global marketplace. Is a strategy committee the solution for boards to navigate these rocky waters? What to consider.
New appointments highlight a strong preference for seasoned leaders with global and cross-sector expertise—prompting fresh questions about board succession and generational balance.
Shareholders’ rejection of CEO David Zaslav’s $52M pay package reflects growing frustration with underperformance—and underscores the increasing pressure on boards to align executive pay with results amid heightened investor scrutiny.
In a rare rebuke, investors voted to remove a long-serving Netflix director over poor board meeting attendance—despite his previously strong track record. As scrutiny of director engagement and executive focus intensifies, could this be a new trend?