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Heidrick & Struggles International: 63 percent of CEO appointments in 2025 are internal promotions — Most CEOs promoted internally in 2025

A new analysis from Heidrick & Struggles International shows that 63 percent of public company CEO appointments worldwide in 2025 were internal promotions.

The firm stresses that the primary challenge facing organizations is not in identifying talents but in effectively managing the succession process. These findings highlight the ongoing preference for familiar leadership and the critical importance of structured succession planning in maintaining organizational stability.

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Heidrick & Struggles International has recently introduced AI-powered immersive assessments to help organizations evaluate leaders more effectively. The firm has also featured Felice Gorordo discussing AI-driven trust building and leadership transformation. These initiatives come as companies focus on both internal promotions and technological tools to strengthen executive leadership.

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