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Retired executives return to top jobs, disrupting corporate succession plans

Companies are increasingly turning to retired executives to fill top leadership positions, a trend driven by a desire for proven leadership during times of corporate pressure. This practice, exemplified by Cracker Barrel, Nike, Verizon, and Disney, offers boards a seemingly safer option than promoting less experienced internal candidates. However, recalling retired CEOs can disrupt internal promotion pipelines, potentially demotivating ambitious executives and thinning the talent pool for future leadership roles. Furthermore, this approach may inadvertently limit diversity, as the pool of retired leaders often reflects the demographics of an earlier, less diverse corporate era. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Ruth Umoh ·

    You spend 20 years climbing the corporate ladder. Then a retiree takes the top job

    Retired C-suite executives keep getting another turn. What happens to those behind them?