Boardroom Digest

Succession Planning

3 articles

A seasoned patriarch symbolically passing a key to a younger successor in a sunlit boardroom, representing successful succession planning in a family business.
Mid-Market Dynamics

What are Succession Planning Strategies for Mid-Market Family Businesses?

Despite the emotional pull of keeping a business within the family, young heirs are often advised to work for someone else for three to five years to gain crucial outside experience before joining the

Siobhan O'Malley·July 10, 2026
Board members in a boardroom discussing succession planning with a projected organizational chart, emphasizing strategic foresight and leadership continuity.
Executive Appointments

Top 2 Succession Planning Questions Every Board Must Ask

Despite 80% of executives recognizing succession planning as critical, nearly half of all leadership transitions fail within two years.

Siobhan O'Malley·June 25, 2026
Jazeera Airways CEO and incoming CFO Andrew Littledale shake hands in an executive lounge, symbolizing a future leadership transition.
Executive Appointments

Jazeera Airways Appoints Andrew Littledale as CFO, Effective 2026

Jazeera Airways has appointed Andrew Littledale as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, but he won't officially assume the role until July 1, 2026.

Siobhan O'Malley·June 17, 2026