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The Toronto Blue Jays are not only providing Canadians with must-watch baseball this postseason, they are also knocking out some useful leadership lessons for any manager at any workplace.
Egon Zehnder's new global CEO study featuring views from 1,235 chief executives was highlighted by the New York Times with commentary from U.S. Managing Partner German Herrera.
72% of leaders indicate that they see global prosperity prospects declining or stagnating, Egon Zehnder study finds.
New global survey by Egon Zehnder has found that CEOs in the APAC are showing growing confidence and adaptability in navigating geopolitical and economic turbulence.
Leaders in Asia-Pacific show rising confidence, prioritising people, adaptability, and regional alliances to drive resilience.
Hiring in the age of AI is no longer a matching game between talent and skills. Here's how it needs to evolve, and what to look for in candidates.
Egon Zehnder establishes its Minneapolis office.
The Chief Revenue Officer role evolving into one of the most strategic in the C-suite—and a strong contender for CEO.
Sharing the top post may become a more sustainable solution as the responsibilities of the CEO role become "almost impossible for one human to have."
Egon Zehnder’s 2025 CIO survey reveals a leadership blind spot: organizations often prioritize tech skills over business acumen, stalling AI transformation before it scales.
Leadership today isn’t about being the smartest person in the room. In a Fast Company article, Irina Wolpert shares why the most impactful leaders share five core traits that have nothing to do with IQ or titles.
Eighteen percent of CFOs have eliminated finance jobs due to AI implementation, with the majority of them saying accounting and controller roles were cut, according to a survey released this month by executive search firm Egon Zehnder.
In a new Egon Zehnder report, the majority of CFOs (72%) surveyed say AI is important to their strategy. Most finance chiefs say they are in the early stages of using AI, either exploring concepts (40%) or beginning to implement it (48%).
Traditional economic indicators are sending mixed signals. Egon Zehnder CEO Francesco Buquicchio weighs in on the alternative signs business leaders are watching to anticipate what’s next.
As companies large and small develop their AI strategies across the organization, the finance department is lagging behind in terms of adoption, a Egon Zehnder new study shows.
Nathan Marston, chief digital and technology officer at Egon Zehnder, thinks companies have to embrace the likelihood of quick turnover and use it to their advantage.
Roopa Foley discusses why combining the roles of CEO and Board Chair could lead to increased clarity and faster information flow, in addition to upward mobility.
A CEO ouster reveals governance gaps. Egon Zehnder’s Ashley Summerfield warns boards to rethink their structure and urgency—or risk deeper, long-term instability.
I never thought I’d attend Burning Man or Davos, let alone both within the span of a year. And I certainly didn’t expect to walk away from each with the same insight about leadership in this era of disruption.
Egon Zehnder’s report calls for a “new generation” of aviation leaders who can pivot through scenarios and drive culture change, with HR as a strategic co‑driver to identify and onboard external talent when internal pipelines fall short.
AI is now the top skill executives say they need to navigate change—yet knowing how and when to implement it remains a challenge. Egon Zehnder’s Christoph Wollersheim urges leaders not to lose sight of core business priorities amid the AI shift.
The HBR Executive Playbook on building shared understanding and consensus in the room.
Justine Gordon, Markus Keller and Silvia Rapallo discuss the people side of how data center business, outlining how these companies should approach leadership amid rapid growth.
The most effective transformational leaders blend financial discipline, long-term vision and crisis-tested judgement with strong people skills, Egon Zehnder's Monica Okusa explains.
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