CEO Succession: How CHROs Can Prepare Their Teams to Lead
April 8, 2026
As succession resurfaces to the top of the corporate agenda, CHROs play a central role as an honest broker for key stakeholders involved, from existing C-suite executives and senior teams to candidates being considered for the CEO role.
These are insights Senior Partner Deb Rubin shared with SHRM writer, Martha Ekdahl, in a conversation that focused on the importance of succession planning, various responsibilities held by CHROs throughout the process, and best practices for HR leaders to maintain relationships and trust with everyone involved.
