2024 Talent Trends: CEOs and Presidents
CEOs and presidents are seeking experienced interim leaders, agile resourcing, and strategic thinkers to navigate unsteady markets and capture emerging opportunities.
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
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Oversee a finance transformation and develop an operational strategy for growth
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Serve as an interim CMO to transform the marketing organization for the next phase of growth
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Serve as an interim Chief Accounting Officer to lead all accounting functions and prepare for an IPO
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Lead and advise on a firm-wide IT transformation program