Briefings: The Great CEO Exodus

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Briefings: The Great CEO Exodus

FromKorn Ferry Briefings: Leadership Unfiltered

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Sep 26, 2023

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In the first half of this year, CEO turnover hit a new high—and it’s not yet showing signs of slowing down. It’s a potentially massive disruption to firms, but few can really explain it. Join us as we get to the bottom of this CEO mystery.

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Sep 26, 2023

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Titles in the series (24)

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers.

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Briefings: The Great CEO Exodus

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