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How CEOs Are Thinking About Their Next Act


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What makes a CEO say yes today—and what makes them walk away? 

CEO Eric Walczykowski joins Katherine Baker, Lead of Bespoke Partners’ CEO, Board, and P&L Practice, to explore how CEOs are thinking about timing, market conditions, compensation, and equity through the lens of both professional ambition and personal life stage. 

With demand rising and supply tightening into 2026, this episode breaks down how sponsors and boards can align with CEOs who are choosing fewer, higher-conviction moments to charge the hill.

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Tailored TalentBy Bespoke Partners