Volatility is the baseline: Why CEO turnover is rising and how boards must rethink succession planning
February 9, 2026
In his byline with HR Spotlight, Dan Russell highlights a shift in boardroom dynamics: volatility is no longer the exception, it’s the baseline. Organizations are seeing higher rates of CEO turnover as boards respond to more pressure as well as external disruptions and influences. Succession planning, leadership readiness and early talent development are now strategic priorities in an era where volatility defines the executive landscape.
