What Great Boards Know About CEO Succession

Directors & Boards Feature

In his latest piece for Directors & Boards, Council Advisors CEO David Niles outlines how boards can approach CEO succession as a deliberate, future-focused process that shapes long-term success. Drawing from several notable examples, David emphasizes the importance of anticipating future leadership needs, investing early in internal talent, and ensuring the entire executive team is aligned with the incoming CEO’s priorities. The Miles Group, part of Council Advisors, partners with boards to help turn these high-stakes transitions into moments of clarity, continuity, and growth.

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