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UK CEO pipeline narrows under board pressure
Read the full story: UK CEO pipeline narrows under board pressureUK boards are favouring proven chiefs under uncertainty and pressure. Heidrick & Struggles says the CEO route is narrowing, with finance backgrounds, international appointments, and later-career moves dominating.
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UK CEO pipeline narrows under board pressure

UK boards are favouring proven chiefs under uncertainty and pressure. Heidrick & Struggles says the CEO route is narrowing, with finance backgrounds, international appointments, and later-career moves dominating.







