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CFO Turnover Is Rising Globally — But the Real Risk Is Poor Succession Planning
Ray Nicholls Ray Nicholls

CFO Turnover Is Rising Globally — But the Real Risk Is Poor Succession Planning

Across global markets, one trend is becoming impossible for boards and investors to ignore:
CFO turnover is no longer an occasional disruption. It is becoming a structural feature of modern governance.

Recent global data shows CFO appointments reached a seven-year high in 2025, reinforcing that elevated transition levels are not a short-term correction but an enduring shift in leadership dynamics.

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