The rewards — and risks — when companies bring a CEO back

Sep 20, 2024
While a familiar face in the corner office can bring stability, there are other considerations.
Nike is bringing back former executive Elliot Hill, who previously led the sportswear brand's marketing operation. CEO John Donahoe announced his retirement Thursday.  
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In 2023, women's gains in corporate C-suites were reversed

Apr 4, 2024
Women, including CEOs, are sometimes hit harder by unfavorable economic conditions.
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Why are so many CEOs heading for the exits?

Feb 27, 2024
"Companies were loath to let go of their leaders in the middle of a crisis," says Andy Challenger of Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Nearly 200 CEOs stepped down in January, and in all of 2023, over 1,900 headed for the exits, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas reports.
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CEO turnover is big right now

Oct 30, 2023
From January to September this year, more than 1,400 CEOs have left their jobs. That’s up by almost 50% from the same period last year.
Now that the pandemic’s dust has settled, more companies are shaking things up at the C-suite level.
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CEO turnover is booming. What's going on?

Apr 19, 2023
According to a new report from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray and Christmas, CEO turnover hit its highest rate last quarter since 2020.
Several major companies like The Body Shop and Dr. Martens have announced exits from their C-suites recently.
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Despite anti-racism pledges, few large companies have Black CEOs

Jun 8, 2020
Many brands have said recently that they oppose racism and support their Black colleagues. But the composition of leadership ranks don't reflect those sentiments.
Roger Ferguson, Jr., CEO of TIAA, is one of the four Black CEOs who lead Fortune 500 companies.
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Beauty industry has more female leaders than most, but men still dominate

Jun 21, 2019
When it comes to women in chief executive positions in the beauty industry, smaller brands are leading the way.
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What's keeping your CEO up at night

Feb 14, 2018
Companies are making the shift from customer satisfaction to employee satisfaction.
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