Figures show a steep rise in chief executives moving on in 2024, many prompted by the challenges of AI and investor activism.

Forcing out an underperforming chief executive may not be the governance ‘boss move’ that boards think it is, research finds.

Chief executive appointments in the FTSE 100 are also up—but only 27% of incoming CEOs are female, report reveals.

The researchers say political changes and business difficulties may have accelerated turnover, which has risen 150% in the FTSE 100 alone.

When a good CEO announces their departure, revealing a succession plan eases the pain in more ways than one, finds research.