In Volatile Times, Select CEOs for Strategic Advantage, Not Safety The “safe” approach to succession can be counterproductive. Here are three strategies for boards to transform CEO selection into strategic advantage.
5 Trends Every Digital Infrastructure Leader Should Watch in 2026 Our conversations at PTC’26 in Honolulu point to five major themes that will shape the year ahead for the digital infrastructure industry.
2025 U.S. Technology Spencer Stuart Board Index The 2025 U.S. Technology Spencer Stuart Board Index examines the makeup of technology industry boards as they confront rising disruption from AI, geopolitics and more.
How leaders can thrive in the age of AI We consider how traditional leadership skills are being rethought, renewed and reconfigured in a world reshaped by AI.
Leading in the Telecommunications Industry: Visualising the Future Incoming GSMA leader Vivek Badrinath sat down with Spencer Stuart to discuss the telecom industry outlook and the DNA of future CEOs.
CEO Transitions: How to Avoid a Bumpy Exit Current and former CEOs share their views on CEO tenure, the elements of a smooth transition and life after the CEO role.
What Makes a Great Fiber CEO: An Investor Perspective So what are the elements of strong leadership in the fiber sector? Our work with digital infrastructure leaders across the U.S. and Europe point to several common themes regarding the necessary skills, leadership capabilities and personal characteristics.
Accelerating Success: Navigating the High Stakes of Technology Leadership Transition The stakes for getting technology leadership “right” are high, and the learning curve is steep. In this article, we look at the steps early in a leader’s tenure that can set them up for long-term success.
Closing the Confidence Gap: Why the Board-CEO Relationship Needs a Reset CEOs are more equipped to deliver long-term value creation when their board balances accountability with support. Here’s how to get the balance right.