CEO turnover is accelerating—so how are boards, leaders, and search firms adapting while maintaining the judgment that high-stakes decisions demand? In this Industry Spotlight, host Kortney Harmon sits down with Lynne Murphy-Rivera, Managing Director of the Americas at AESC, to unpack how AI, demographic shifts, and rising performance expectations are reshaping the future of executive search. Lynne shares on-the-ground insights from global member firms, revealing how today’s volatility is redefining leadership, governance, and the work of retained search.
Key insights you can’t miss:
• Why CEO transitions are at an all-time high—and why boards expect results faster
• How AI is transforming research, oversight, and the need for clearer judgment
• What a five-generation workforce means for leadership pipelines and succession
• How “chaos moments” at the top create strategic opportunities for retained search firms
This episode shows how executive search can lead through uncertainty by combining AI-driven efficiency with the human judgment that defines great leadership advisory. Tune in and discover how executive search is not just keeping pace with change, but helping shape the future of strategic leadership.
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