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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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