Succession Planning

Spotlight on PCGS 2026: Andrew Wexler

The CEO of Herschend on maintaining the CEO succession pipeline in a private or family company.

Spotlight on PCGS 2026: Steven G. Mahon

The Summit Brewing Co. chair on how often CEO succession should be on the agenda at board meetings.

Family Business: Setting the Table for the Next Generation of Leadership

For family businesses built for longevity, the question, “Who will lead next?” is critical. Yet our survey of 300 family business executives reveals a striking gap between intent and action: While 85% agree succession planning is critical to long-term success, only 57% have a CEO succession plan in place—and just 23% are actively implementing their plan.

Voices of Experience: CEO Succession Planning

Leading private company directors on succession planning in an increasingly unpredictable world.

CEO Succession: An Often-Unseen Talent Management Challenge

Advanced planning – and a detailed onboarding process – are key to an effective transition between chief executives.