Rethinking CEO Succession: Moving Beyond the ‘Safe’ Choice

March 27, 2025

Hanover’s article, ‘Rethinking CEO Succession: Moving Beyond the ‘Safe’ Choice‘ has been published on the CPD (The CPD Certification Service) website.

CEO transitions are crucial for an organisation’s future, yet many boards default to familiar choices, missing out on leaders who can drive innovation and inclusion. Diverse CEO candidates face greater scrutiny, and succession planning often remains reactive and biased…

Dive into the full article here.

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