Women more likely to be interim leaders

Becker's Healthcare December 13, 2024
Kristin Kuchno

Women appointed as CEOs in 2024 have been more likely to serve on an interim basis than their male counterparts, according to a Nov. 26 report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

This trend marks a shift from 2023, when men and women were named interim CEOs 7% of the time across industries. As of October 2024, 14% of women named CEOs were interim leaders, compared to 11% of male CEOs, according to the report.

“Women continue to face barriers in achieving permanent leadership roles,” Senior Vice President Andrew Challenger said in the report. “Organizations need to focus on equitable opportunities for long-term leadership success or risk hits to their employer brand, ability to recruit and retain talent, and ultimately,...

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