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Published September 2026. Three figures frame executive search in 2026. US companies announced 1,040 CEO departures between January and July, 23% fewer than in the same period of 2025. More of those chief executives were succeeded from inside the company than from outside, reversing three years in which companies more often chose an external replacement. … Read more
A guide to sector-specific senior appointment requirements in Europe. Legal references current as of August 2026. This article is general information, not legal advice. Most employment law is horizontal. Working time, dismissal protection, discrimination, health and safety: broadly the same obligations whether you make cement or write software. It is the part of the rulebook … Read more
You’ve found the right executive. They’re currently running a division at a direct competitor, the fit is obvious, and the offer is ready to go out. Then someone on the legal side asks the question that can stall the whole process: what does their non-compete actually say, and does it matter where they’re moving to. … Read more
Published July 2026. Legal and statistical references current as of the date of publication. This article is general information, not legal advice. Two decades of board gender legislation have worked. Across Europe’s major markets, women now hold between 34% and 44% of listed company board seats: 43.8% in Italy, 44% on Dutch supervisory boards, 42.7% … Read more
When a company faces a sudden leadership gap — a departing CFO, a new market entry, a restructuring — interim management is often the fastest and lowest-risk solution. Here is what every CHRO needs to know. Definition Interim management is the temporary placement of a highly experienced executive (CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, etc.) to lead … Read more
HR teams spend countless hours each week pulling data from different systems to create reports. They copy information from payroll software, paste it into spreadsheets, then cross-check it against recruitment platforms and performance management tools. This manual process wastes time and often leads to errors that could have serious consequences for business decisions. Integrated HR … Read more
When your company needs to fill a C-level position across borders, choosing the right search partner is critical. Here is an honest breakdown of what to look for — and which firms deliver. What Separates Global Executive Search Firms Not all executive search firms have genuine international reach. Many claim a global network but rely … Read more
Finding a qualified female CFO for an international role has historically been one of the most challenging executive search mandates. Traditional search firms take 8 to 12 weeks, operate on retainer fees, and often present homogeneous shortlists that underrepresent female candidates. This guide walks CHROs and CEOs through a faster, more effective approach. Why Female … Read more
In boardrooms across the globe, gender-diverse leadership teams consistently outperform their peers. Yet sourcing senior female executives remains one of the most challenging aspects of C-level recruitment. CEO Worldwide created a dedicated platform to solve exactly this problem. A Dedicated Platform for Female Leadership Recruitment Female Executive Search is CEO Worldwide’s specialised executive search platform … Read more
If I think of this as a metaphor, I’d say executive cross-border hiring today is much like relocating the captain of one ship to command another vessel in an entirely different ocean. The winds may be familiar, but the currents are not. The instruments may look similar, but the navigation rules have shifted. The promise … Read more