Planning for CEO Succession

A look at why a good chief executive, in conjunction with a strong board, should be focused on succession planning.

Points discussed include:

Are boards too eager to recruit new CEOs externally?
How to build a culture whereby people are encouraged to nurture their own successors
Why identifying future leaders results in better business performance

Featuring commentary from:

Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye

Mike Cutt, Criticaleye Board Mentor, NED, Svyaznoy

Ian Gibson, Criticaleye Board Mentor, ex-CEO, UK and Europe, Nissan

Jane Griffiths, Company Group Chairman, Janssen EMEA

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Contributors

Ian Gibson
Former Board Mentor
Criticaleye

Jane Griffiths
Board Mentor
Criticaleye

Matthew Blagg
CEO
Criticaleye

Mike Cutt
Former Board Mentor
Criticaleye

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