Recruiters: More CEOs are leaving, opening door for others
- November 6, 2026 |
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WILLIAM EHART
A growing number of association CEOs are choosing not to sign another contract, and more boards are deciding it's time for new leadership, executive recruiters told CEO Update.Bob Corlett, founder and president of Staffing Advisors, said in many cases CEOs are pulling the plug themselves — choosing not to take their next contract.The reasons? The pace of change in association management has been increasing for years, the recruiters said. Digital transformation is no longer optional and is a constant process. Add to that the imperative to create new business models, the need to manage new staff anxieties, and board desires to achieve advocacy goals quickly in a challenging… Read More
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