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Spencer Stuart: Is the CFO the best successor to the CEO? Well, it depends...

High-performing CEOs are a unique breed. The burden of leadership rests heavy but it also presents an opportunity to drive performance and create a positive impact. Identifying the right person for the role is therefore of critical importance.

CFOs often stand out as a prime candidate. After all, they will be well known to the board, if not already a fellow board director. They will have accumulated vital knowledge of the business and the workings of each function. They will have developed stakeholder relationships. They will be f inely attuned to data and metrics, performance and value, all of which are important to any CEO.

But there are stumbling blocks, too. This article covers:

  • The Strengths of a CFO's CEO Candidacy
  • But do CFOs Have What it Takes?
  • Advice for the Nomination Committee
  • Steps for Success
  • And More!

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