Based on a unique ten-year research program that combines a large number of interviews with CEOs, executives, chairmen of the board, and senior headhunters with large-scale quantitative research to provide an unrivaled combination of relevance and rigor.
Takes a deliberately international perspective ensuring the cross-border's applicability of the findings.
Given the extensive conversations with CEOs, the book is full of case studies and insights from leaders of some of Europe's best-known corporations.
The authors combine academic insights with real-life experience to present ideas that withstand the challenges of today's dynamic business environment.
Thomas Keil is a professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, where he teaches strategy and international management.
Marianna Zangrillo is a corporate leader, business angel, and investor, with experience in companies such as Nokia, Kemira, Swissport, and Infront Sports.
Title: The Next CEO: Board and CEO Perspectives for Successful CEO Succession
Author: Zangrillo, Marianna,Keil, Thomas
ISBN: 9780367557003
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Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Publication Date: 2021-05-07
Number of Pages: 212
Weight: 0.3501 kg
The Next CEO is an outstanding book. It provides great insights into the challenges of leading a company and how to select the right leader. The many practical examples from different company situations and the quotes from industry leaders make it a brilliant book which is fun to read.
Jan Jenisch, CEO, LafargeHolcim
Appointing the CEO and thereafter supporting them to be successful all the way to the exit are the most critical tasks of the Board. This book is full of good practical experiences and real-life views of relevant colleagues from many companies and situations. Absolutely worth reading for newly appointed CEOs and all Board members, Chairs in particular! I can think of many situations as the Chair of a Board or CEO when the learnings from this book would have made me think twice or act differently.
Jorma Eloranta, Chair of Board of Directors, Stora Enso A book very much based on real life. It will help each Board a lot to answer one of their key challenges: 'How to get the right CEO'.
Prof. Dr Michael Suss, Chair of the Board of Directors, OC Oerlikon
Few decisions are more critical and more challenging than CEO succession. The authors offer rich insights into how the board and the CEO need to work together to ensure a successful CEO transition.
Heiner Thorborg, Headhunter
The selection of the right CEO is by far the most important task of any corporate board. The insights provided in this excellent book give the reader a good understanding of what right means, depending on the board's vision of upcoming challenges. At the same time, all new CEOs and their organizations will benefit from understanding the mandate given to the new CEO. I would warmly recommend this real-life based playbook for corporate board members and CEOs anywhere.
Paivi Jokinen, Chairwoman of European Women on Boards
In The Next CEO, Keil and Zangrillo provide an insightful perspective how boards and new CEOs can beat the odds of CEO succession and turn what is one of the pivotal moments for all organizations into a success. The book is full of helpful advice for boards, new CEOs, and those supporting them.
Erwin Mayr, CEO, Wieland Werke AG
The Next CEO is an outstanding book. It provides great insights into the challenges of leading a company and how to select the right leader. The many practical examples from different company situations and the quotes from industry leaders make it a brilliant book which is fun to read.
Jan Jenisch, CEO, LafargeHolcim
Appointing the CEO and thereafter supporting her/him to be successful all the way to the exit are the most critical tasks of the Board. This book is full of good practical experiences and real-life views of relevant colleagues from many companies and situations. Absolutely worth reading for newly appointed CEOs and all board members, and Chairs in particular! I can think of many situations as the Chair of a Board or CEO when the learnings from this book would have made me think twice or act differently.
Jorma Eloranta, Chair of Board of Directors, Stora Enso
A book very much based on real life. It will help each Board answer one of their key challenges: 'How to get the right CEO'.
Professor Dr Michael Suss, Chair of the Board of Directors, OC Oerlikon
Few decisions are more critical and more challenging than CEO succession. The authors offer rich insights into how the Board and the CEO need to work together to ensure a successful CEO transition.
Heiner Thorborg, Headhunter
The selection of the right CEO is by far the most important task of any corporate board. The insights provided in this excellent book give the reader a good understanding of what right means, depending on the board's vision of upcoming challenges. At the same time, all new CEOs and their organizations will benefit from understanding the mandate given to the new CEO. I would warmly recommend this real-life based playbook for corporate board members and CEOs anywhere.
Paivi Jokinen, Chairwoman of European Women on Boards
In The Next CEO, Keil and Zangrillo provide an insightful perspective how boards and new CEOs can beat the odds of CEO succession and turn what is one of the pivotal moments for all organizations into a success. The book is full of helpful advice for boards, new CEOs, and those supporting them.
Erwin Mayr, CEO, Wieland Werke AG
