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Spencer Stuart
High-performing CEOs are a unique breed. The burden of leadership rests heavy but it also presents an opportunity to drive performance and create a positive impact. Identifying the right person for the role is therefore of critical importance.
CFOs often stand out as a prime candidate. After all, they will be well known to the board, if not already a fellow board director. They will have accumulated vital knowledge of the business and the workings of each function. They will have developed stakeholder relationships. They will be f inely attuned to data and metrics, performance and value, all of which are important to any CEO.
But there are stumbling blocks, too. This article covers:
- The Strengths of a CFO's CEO Candidacy
- But do CFOs Have What it Takes?
- Advice for the Nomination Committee
- Steps for Success
- And More!
