Viewed in McKinsey & Company Insights Most companies have access to the same tools.Same models. Same platforms. Same promises. Yet the outcomes are wildly different. The gap is not technology.It’s how companies use it and how fast they move. The leaders aren’t doing more experiments.They’re rewiring how the business works. AI is not a side… More
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Growth, speed, and resilience now come from technology
Viewed in Russell Reynolds Associates insights Not as support functions.As drivers of growth. In many organizations, tech still plays defense.Keeping systems running. Managing risk. Supporting operations. In others, it’s different. Technology, data, and digital sit closer to the CEO.Closer to customers.Closer to revenue. How is the role evolving? Today’s top tech leader often spans:technology, data,… More
Read more...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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