The Corporate Director Podcast

What’s on the board agenda in 2025?

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Feb 5, 2025
Melanie Nolen, Head of Research at Chief Executive Group, leads intriguing discussions on the priorities for corporate boards heading into 2025. She highlights the surge in focus on growth opportunities and the critical need for improved CEO succession planning. The conversation also touches on how boards are adapting strategies in response to disruptions, such as cybersecurity threats and the evolving landscape of innovation. Insights from the Director Confidence Index reveal shifting sentiments among corporate directors that could shape governance policies.
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2025 Board Priorities

  • Growth, M&A, and streamlining financials are top board priorities for 2025.
  • CEO succession planning is also a high priority, likely due to recent CEO turnover.
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CEO Succession Planning Concerns

  • CEO succession planning's increased importance is highlighted by its high ranking among board priorities and challenges.
  • Only 21% of surveyed directors rated their CEO succession planning as excellent.
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Strategy Oversight Challenges

  • Strategy oversight is increasingly challenging for directors due to constant disruption.
  • Directors now focus on shorter-term strategic plans (3-5 years) with flexibility for pivoting.
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