CEO Succession Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: 2025 Edition
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CEO Succession Practices

CEO Succession Practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500: 2025 Edition

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CEO Insight Minute: How Are CEO Succession Trends Shifting in 2025?

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CEO Insight Minute: How Are CEO Succession Trends Shifting in 2025?

CEO turnover accelerated among large companies in 2025, while diversity progress stalled and boards took a more proactive stance on leadership change.

This report analyzes CEO demographics and succession practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500, drawing on extensive longitudinal data to highlight shifting turnover dynamics, diversity trends, tenure, and approaches to leadership continuity.

This report analyzes CEO demographics and succession practices in the Russell 3000 and S&P 500, drawing on extensive longitudinal data to highlight shifting turnover dynamics, diversity trends, tenure, and approaches to leadership continuity.

Authors

Ariane Marchis-Mouren

Ariane Marchis-Mouren Ariane Marchis-Mouren

Senior Researcher, Corporate Governance
The Conference Board

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Andrew Jones, PhD

Andrew Jones, PhD Andrew Jones, PhD

Principal Researcher, Governance & Sustainability …
The Conference Board

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Jason D. Schloetzer

Jason D. Schloetzer Jason D. Schloetzer

Associate Professor
McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University

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Blair Jones

Blair Jones Blair Jones

Managing Director
Semler Brossy

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Greg Arnold

Greg Arnold Greg Arnold

Managing Director
Semler Brossy

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