Art of the exit: is there a right way for CEOs to quit?

December 15, 2025
In light of the several CEO exits announced this year, some organizations revisiting their succession plans are questioning whether those at the helm are aligned with the company’s future, or if it’s time to have a fresh face leading the charge.
 
Senior Partner Deb Rubin spoke with Financial Times reporter, Anjli Raval, about the tenets for a thoughtful succession plan, the importance of ensuring the next CEO’s leadership qualities align with business goals, and the need to maintain humanity throughout the otherwise logical succession planning process.