CEO succession is one of the board’s most sensitive, high-stakes responsibilities.
It’s not just about selecting a new leader—it’s about safeguarding the company’s future, preserving the outgoing CEO’s legacy, aligning diverse stakeholders, and maintaining confidence across the organization and the market.
This joint HR Policy Association and Center for Executive Succession report outlines 10 of the most common challenges boards face in CEO succession—and how a trusted CHRO can help avoid or resolve them.
Based on in-depth interviews with board directors, investors, and succession experts, as well as findings from a national survey of corporate directors, we offer a practical board-centric perspective on strengthening CEO succession with critical CHRO support.
