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The Board's Playbook for the CEO's Last 100 Days

By David Gillespie and Tony Simpson

10/01/2022

Directorship Magazine

NACD survey data reveal that boards at both public and private companies rank competition for talent as the top factor that will impact their organizations over the next 12 months. Typically, most of a board’s talent focus will be on recruitment, but what about planning structured departures? None can be more important than the transition to a new CEO, but few boards have a playbook for the last 100 days of a CEO’s tenure …

Marsh McLennan is a NACD strategic content partner, providing directors with critical and timely information, and perspectives. Marsh McLennan is a financial supporter of the NACD.

David Gillespie
David Gillespie is a partners with Oliver Wyman’s People and Organizational Performance practice.

Tony Simpson 
Tony Simpson is a partner with Oliver Wyman’s People and Organizational Performance practice.

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