Why Chair Succession Planning Is One of the Board’s Most Important Decisions

Welcome to the NED Capital Podcast. When boards think about succession planning, the focus is often on the executive team. Who will eventually replace the CEO? What happens if the CFO leaves? Do we have the leadership capability needed for the next stage of the business? But there is another succession question that can be just as important: who will lead the board when the current Chair steps down? A Non-Executive Chair is not simply another Non-Executive Director with a more senior title. T...