Each year, Business Talent Group releases the High-End Independent Talent Report, looking across industries and business functions to analyze how business leaders deploy top independent talent to fill critical skill, expertise, and leadership gaps. Here are the key trends for CEOs and presidents in 2024.

Demand remains high for interim leadership and growth strategy initiatives as unsteady market conditions necessitate agility and strategic vision to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Ensuring fiscal responsibility, mitigating risks, and adapting to evolving digital landscapes are key priorities, and company leaders are seeking skills in finance, technology, and IT transformation to support these initiatives. 

PROJECT CATEGORIES: CEOs and Presidents

25% Strategy

11% Operations

11% Transformation

4% Organization

49% Interim Leadership

IN-DEMAND PROJECTS FOR CEOs AND PRESIDENTS

Interim Leadership

Business Processes

Growth Strategy

IT and Tech Transformation

Business Intelligence and Analytics

IN-DEMAND SKILLS FOR CEOs AND PRESIDENTS

Financial Controls, Accounting, and Audit

Technology and Systems Implementation

Organizational Design and Workforce Planning

Financial Planning, Analysis, and Modeling

Operational Excellence

SAMPLE PROJECTS REQUESTED BY CEOs AND PRESIDENTS

• Oversee a finance transformation and develop an operational strategy for growth
• Serve as an interim CMO to transform the marketing organization for the next phase of growth
• Serve as an interim Chief Accounting Officer to lead all accounting functions and prepare for an IPO
• Lead and advise on a firm-wide IT transformation program