Alignment

The return of the COO: From operator to orchestrator

Viewed in Russell Reynolds For years, the COO role came and went. In some organizations, it disappeared. In others, it felt optional. That cycle is now reversing. In 2025, COO appointments reached a seven-year high across listed companies globally, with 146 new COOs, up from 130 the year before. At the same time, departures fell… More

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Improve team performance with org charts and reporting clarity

Viewed in Egon Zehnder A recent study of over 75 CEOs and BU heads across Spain, Portugal, and Italy reveals that while executive teams are largely aligned on strategy, they struggle with two critical areas: conflict resolution and time management. CEOs agree—strong leadership isn’t just about individual brilliance but cohesive, structured collaboration guided by mutual… More

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