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What Drives CEO Succession Today—And Are Boards Ready?
Category: Business
Duration: 00:31:50
Publish Date: 2026-03-16 13:13:00
Description:

In this episode, Brian Campbell, leader of the Governance & Sustainability Center at The Conference Board, is joined by Blair Jones and Greg Arnold, managing directors at Semler Brossy, to examine the evolving role of the board in CEO selection and transition. Drawing on recent research, they discuss internal versus external hires, the signaling challenges boards face, and how disciplined succession planning can protect long-term value and organizational resilience.

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