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Challenger’s February CEO report shows the number of CEO changes at U.S. companies surged 28% from January, making February’s total the highest monthly total on record. It's a 49% increase from the CEO exits that occurred in the same month one year prior. A confluence of factors is leading to a surge in leadership changes, including: * technological advancements *focus on cost-cutting *redeployment of company resources *additional scrutiny on CEO behavior, and *decision-making, and CEOs deciding to end their tenures after a tumultuous four years. “This suggests CEOs who took the position temporarily in 2019 extended their tenures due to the pandemic, and are deciding to leave their posts now,” said Andrew Challenger, Senior Vice President of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. https://bit.ly/3xf6x3f #ceos #ceolife #leadershipculture #leadership #turnover #ChallengerReport #ceoinsights #csuite #csuiteleaders

For over 20 years, top Private Equity firms have placed their trust in CIO Partners. Our approach is not just about filling a position; it's about finding leaders who can drive transformational change and create substantial value in the fast-paced PE environment. ciopartners.com #transformational #technology #leadership #privateequity

Transformation has become a business imperative, and the financial services sector is feeling the pressure to transform more than most. The Next Organization, a global thought leadership campaign developed by Mayer Brown in partnership with Man Bites Dog, reveals that over two-thirds of financial services leaders believe that their organisation needs complete transformation to thrive and create value in the next economy.     But how do organisations undergo the extensive evolution needed? Based on global research, the study identifies the seven dimensions of successful business transformation and examines the barriers businesses are facing to achieving them.     🔎 Read the report now to discover the dimensions and find out how the General Counsel can play a leading role in executing successful transformation strategies: https://lnkd.in/gTUv4Pre    #TheNextOrganization #MayerBrown #BusinessTransformation #B2BThoughtLeadership #FinancialServices #B2BMarketing #LegalMarketing

Leadership in #Marketing, Product, and #Technology isn't just about guiding teams; it's about unlocking the door to successful exits. Eric Walczykowski recently sat down with Partner Ryan Bonner to discuss the pivotal role of strategic leadership in navigating the exit bottleneck facing private equity firms. With over $50B in enterprise value generated from 35+ exits involving leaders we've placed, it's clear: leadership talent drives significant value. Dive into their conversation: https://lnkd.in/eUWh-6GQ #Leadership #PrivateEquity #ExecutiveSearch

Explore the determining considerations that guide leadership, performance and adaptability in uncertain times at leading financial institution, Goldman Sachs. CEO, David Solomon, will share invaluable insights on thriving in ever-changing markets, and cross-sector lessons for success in conversation with CNBC’s Sara Eisen! https://loom.ly/M_o5DNg #nyuihiic24 #leadership #nyuhospitality #hospitalityindustry #hospitalityconference

If you work in professional services, you may well be seeing a new name at the top of your business’s organizational chart now or in the near future. Numerous CEO and managing director successions are happening at well-known firms, including McKinsey & Company, Bain, AT Kearney, PwC, EY, and our own firm, Heidrick & Struggles. Succession is inevitable and often challenging. The scale and stakes in services firms have dramatically increased, making thoughtful leadership transitions essential. But new expectations and challenges for services firm leaders aren’t coming from scale alone. In this article, my colleagues Gustavo Alba, Sarah Driscoll, Sharon Sands, and Elmer Velasquez examine three main new dimensions that top executives in this space must also manage capably. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Lp4rl6. #ProfessionalServices #CEOs #Leadership #Succession

Yes, innovation is critical to staying ahead in today’s competitive marketplace, but did you know that DEI can be the secret ingredient to unlocking creativity and problem-solving? Studies show that companies with diverse management teams see more revenue from innovation. Plus, getting there isn’t as complex as you’d think! It’s essential to ensure that DEI is more than just a buzzword and that CEOs lead by example through participation and accountability. This includes reevaluating hiring practices and leadership roles to ensure fairness. How are you incorporating DEI? #diversity #DEI #leadership #equity #innovation https://ow.ly/yOuP50QAN5x

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For legacy businesses, establishing a strategic incumbency presents significant challenges. In an environment where defensive strategies often predominate, it's essential to adopt a proactive stance to maintain and enhance market leadership. Successful legacy businesses often share several traits that enable them to assert their dominance effectively: ✅ They exert increased control over their markets. ✅ They continuously innovate and differentiate their offerings. ✅ They expand into new markets or sectors, broadening their operational footprint. ✅ They forge collaborative partnerships, leveraging external expertise and resources. ✅ They cultivate strong, enduring customer relationships, enhancing loyalty and trust. These businesses are characterized by their proactive approach, vigilance, and assertiveness. They deploy a variety of strategies to defend their market share, drive innovation, and capture growth opportunities, ensuring their position as market leaders remains unchallenged. To delve deeper into the barriers that prevent legacy businesses from achieving strategic incumbency, including the "five syndromes" that hinder their progress, swipe ⬅️ left. #StrategicIncumbency #LegacyBusinesses #MarketLeadership #Innovation #StrategicPartnerships #CustomerRelationships #HKHConsulting

Want to prepare the next generation in your business to lead? Take off the training wheels. Let them get some bumps and bruises (and learn from them) while the stakes are lower. Great upcoming webinar on this topic with a top-shelf panel, including Compass Point Consulting LLC CEO, Tom Garrity. Check it out. Hosted by the excellent team Empirical Consulting Solutions.