Egon Zehnder

When it comes to Founder succession, the stakes are especially high. Here’s how to best evaluate your internal choices: https://ego.nz/3NXgPdd   Author: Anna Auerbach

In a compelling interview with Hayley Angus, Connecticut Insurance Commissioner and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President Andrew Mais shares his insights on how AI is revolutionizing the insurance industry. From enhancing customer experience to improving risk management, AI's potential is immense. Andrew emphasizes the importance of compliance with regulatory standards and ethical guidelines to harness AI effectively. He also discusses the balance between innovation and compliance, and the importance of maintaining open communication with regulators. Read more: https://ego.nz/4frreu5 #Insurance #AI #Innovation #Leadership #FutureOfInsurance

Succession planning is an essential part of a CEO’s role, whether they are a shareholder or a professional executive. Eugênio Mattar’s story illustrates how intentional succession planning can serve as an inspiring model, especially for shareholder CEOs seeking to ensure the continuity of their legacy. Read the Localiza&Co case study: https://ego.nz/4h3bdLX

Is it time to hire a Chief Product Officer? As the company grows, the demands on a founder's time and expertise expand exponentially — scaling challenges, founder overload, and dynamic market conditions are clear signs. Hiring a CPO can be a key turning point, bringing necessary expertise to navigate these complexities and drive product success.   Ready to elevate your product strategy? Read more in our new article authored by Gowri Rao and Anna Auerbach: https://ego.nz/3AP1RmK  

There are many reasons why Risk, Legal, and Compliance leaders make great executives. Here are the top five: https://ego.nz/3UKMfay   Authors: Joelle Khoury, Kathryn Boyles Rogers, Smriti Vicari

For decades, car companies have started by understanding market requirements before deriving product roadmaps. This won’t necessarily change with the rise of software-defined vehicles (SDVs), but teams must prioritize developing a comprehensive systems understanding that encompasses both hardware and software.   Check out this article by Egon Zehnder consultants Andreas Habeck, Christian Rosen, and Naveed Bandukwala, where they share valuable insights on the evolving strategies, talent requirements, and leadership styles that are defining the new #Autosoft space. https://ego.nz/3BMWV1W

Out Leadership's 4th annual LGBTQ+ Board Diversity Report is out! Sponsored by Egon Zehnder and KPMG, "Board Diversity: Shaping the Future of Business" reveals that despite a huge surge in LGBTQ+ inclusive board policies in recent years, the number of actual LGBTQ+ board members lags significantly behind. Out Leadership’s research has had a significant impact on the implementation of LGBTQ+ inclusive policymaking, but there is much more work to do, especially in placing LGBTQ+ leaders on boards. Key takeaways: - US progress: 31% of Fortune 500 companies have LGBTQ+-inclusive policies, a 78x increase since 2015.  - Nasdaq leads: 51% of Nasdaq companies have LGBTQ+-inclusive policies, a 12x increase since 2022, driven by the Nasdaq's board diversity rule, which used Out Leadership’s research. - Global variation: Progress varies globally, with some indices like the ASX 200 and Nikkei 225 having less than 10% of companies with LGBTQ+-inclusive policies. - Intersectionality: The push for LGBTQ+ inclusion also increases diversity across identity metrics like gender and race. - Representation remains low: Despite policy changes, less than 1% of board seats in Fortune 500 companies are held by LGBTQ+ leaders. We’re taking action: While we’re proud of the progress in policy adoption, true representation requires more action. Last Thursday, we launched The LGBTQ+ Board Alliance at the London Stock Exchange, a new organization designed to turn the increasing number of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Board policies into actual LGBTQ+ representation on boards. Building on years of pioneering work and the complementary strengths of its founding organizations, Audeliss, INvolve - The Inclusion People & Out Leadership, the LGBTQ+ Board Alliance is the authoritative organization advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion on corporate boards on a global scale. We’re hoping to make history! Check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/eSy3R8PE Susan Angele, Todd Sears, Michael Ensser

Last week, we proudly celebrated Egon Zehnder’s 50th anniversary in Spain—an occasion I was honored to attend, hosted by Iberian Region Leader, Luis Giolo—and 30 years in India, a celebration hosted by our Country Leader, Vineet Hemrajani and our wonderful local team. Our new CEO, Francesco Buquicchio, as well as our colleagues Cagla Bekbolet and Edilson Camara had the pleasure of attending.   These milestones carry deep significance. When Egon Zehnder founded our Firm six decades ago in a small Zurich office, he envisioned a Firm anchored in the highest standards of client service. Since then, the world has changed dramatically, becoming more complex than ever. Yet our commitment to fostering leadership that shapes a better future remains unwavering.   A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues in India and Spain for leading transformation, and to everyone who has been part of this journey.

We are much more than professionals—we live complex lives. We are individuals dealing with emotions, feelings, and levels of consciousness and unconsciousness that can directly impact our creative potential and satisfaction levels, not only at work but also outside of it. Is time management a waste of time? Find out in Ricardo Sunderland’s book, “The Energy Advantage: How to Go from Managing Your Time to Mastering Your Energy.” https://ego.nz/43sMQ3Y HarperCollins Leadership #TheEnergyAdvantage

When it comes to Founder succession, the stakes are especially high. Selecting an internal candidate as the next leader comes with key advantages, but clear challenges as well. Read this to understand how to more thoroughly evaluate your choices and find your optimal successor: https://ego.nz/3NXgPdd   Author: Anna Auerbach