The Next CEO

Illustrated with real-life examples from interviews with CEOs, members of the boards, and headhunters supporting CEO search, The Next CEO explains how boards can improve the odds of success with CEO succession by identifying clear CEO mandates, associated CEO profiles, and by selecting CEOs that are fit for purpose.

Thomas Keil is a professor at the University of Zurich, Switzerland, where he teaches strategy and international management. Marianna Zangrillo is a corporate leader, business angel, and investor, with experience in companies such as Nokia, Kemira, Swissport, and Infront Sports.

Introduction PART I: Boards Defining The Mandate And Profile For A New CEO 1. Preparing For CEO Selection 2. Continuation: More Of The Same 3. Evolution: Adaptation Within Boundaries 4. Transformation: Bringing The Organization To The Next Level 5. Turnaround: Breaking With The Past Under Pressure PART II: The Work Of A New CEO 6. Mastering The Strategic Mandate 7. Taking Charge 8. Building A Personal Platform 9. Driving Results PART III: The Next Act 10. The Lifecycle Of A CEO 11. Sustaining The Succession Pipeline 12. The CEO Of 2030