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CEO Succession Is the New CHRO Power Skill

January 2025 set a record: 222 CEOs exited their roles—the highest number ever, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Some were long anticipated; others came without warning. For CHROs and their Boards, being ready for both planned and unplanned CEO succession is no longer optional—it's essential.

In the latest episode of Lessons From the Field, Rich Floersch sits down with HRPA’s Ani Huang to unpack what he’s learned from his posts at McDonald’s, Kraft Foods International, and Philip Morris. From strategic foresight to crisis response, Rich shares real-world advice CHROs can’t afford to miss.

Tune in now to hear how to lead through leadership change.

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