Core Insights - The number of CEO departures in the U.S. reached 1,358 in the first half of this year, marking the highest level since 2002, with a 9% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The turnover rate for CEOs in publicly traded companies has also hit a 20-year high, with at least 41 CEOs leaving S&P 500 companies by July, compared to 49 for the entire previous year [1][2] - Factors contributing to this unprecedented turnover include economic uncertainty, changing corporate values, tariffs, regulatory changes, evolving consumer behavior, and rapid implementation of new technologies [1][3] Industry Impact - The government and non-profit sector experienced the highest CEO turnover, with 286 departures, followed by technology (149) and healthcare (133) [5] - The consumer goods sector saw 41 CEO departures, while retail experienced 38, both reflecting a 100% increase from the previous year due to declining consumer confidence and tariff impacts [5] - The trend of appointing interim CEOs is rising, with 33% of new CEOs being temporary appointments in the first half of this year, compared to only 9% in the same period last year [5] CFO Turnover - The turnover rate for CFOs globally reached 56% in the first half of this year, the highest in seven years, driven by increased retirement rates and the historical high in CEO turnover [6]
美企迎来高管离职潮,为何“换帅”速度达20年来最快?
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-09-02 09:02