NeXt - Board Edition | May 2026

CEO transitions are becoming more frequent—and more defining—for boards. The decisions you make will have significant and lasting consequences for your organization.

So, when the time comes to appoint your next CEO, do you prioritize proven experience or a first-time CEO?

In this month’s edition of NeXt, we outline the latest trends in CEO turnover and what boards are looking for in their next CEO. We also share how you can pressure-test your board evaluation to ensure it remains effective.

In this edition:

01 Global CEO Turnover Index: Experienced CEO Appointments Are on the Rise

02 How to Pressure-Test Your Board Evaluation

03 Three Areas Where Boards Spend Their Time But Don’t See Results

04 2026 Global Corporate Governance Trends

05 Redefiners: How Trafigura Chairman Jeremy Weir Built a Global Powerhouse

Redefiners

“If you move people in and out quickly, and people don’t understand the reasons, it can create uncertainty and concerns.”

Hear how Jeremy Weir, chair of Trafigura, managed the pivot from CEO to chairman and the important lessons he learned around CEO transition planning and effective communication.

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Big Data

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The percentage of board directors who feel their CEO succession plan will result in an effective candidate in the role.

Our research found that although you may rank CEO succession planning among your top time commitments, it isn’t always translating into the results you need. We share how to change that.

Dig into the data