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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

People analytics is moving up

Viewed in Korn Ferry insights Across the Global Fortune 500, 1 in 10 companies now has a dedicated People / Talent Analytics leader at the top of the org. A quiet shift. But a real one. Most organizations already have what they need. Hiring data Performance signals Engagement Insight Exit feedbackThe opportunity is not more data.It’s bringing it together…. 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

AI is now CEO-led. Where do you stand?

Viewed in BCG A recent survey from Boston Consulting Group offers a useful snapshot of how AI is evolving at the top of the org charts and how leadership posture is starting to diverge. Signals shaping the market AI investment is becoming structural Spending is set to double, and ~94% of companies plan to continue… More

M&A is back: mega deals, AI targets and a new VP M&A mandate

Viewed in McKinsey Global deal value rebounded 43 percent in 2025 to $4.7 trillion. Mega-deals above $10 billion surged. TMT regained the top spot. Private equity is sitting on $2.2 trillion of dry powder. Divestitures reached $1.6 trillion. This is not a short-term bounce. It reflects deeper repositioning. Secure exposure and increase speed Across sectors,… More

The CFO role is expanding and the stakes are rising

Viewed in Russell Reynolds CFO turnover reached a seven-year high in 2025. Russell Reynolds Associates recorded 316 new CFO appointments globally, including a record 106 in the S&P 500. Departures remained elevated, and in the FTSE 100 average tenure fell below five years. This is not instability. It reflects a role that has expanded significantly… More