Recent Research and Publications
WHERE DO FTSE CEOS COME FROM AND WHERE DO THEY GO TO?

A review of the trends of the career paths of FTSE 100 & 250 CEOs, both prior to appointment, and after they step down. 

  • FTSE 250

FTSE 100

FTSE 100 June 2007 Update  (473kb)

 

FTSE 100 June 2006  (495kb)


Life After the C-Suite

Financial Times, The LEX Column; July 29 2008

Jobsolesence

Financial Times, The LEX Column; September 6, 2008

Absence of Old Hands Prompts Boardroom Concern

Financial Times; September 26, 2008

CHAIRMAN AND THE BOARD

A Study of the Role, Contribution and Performance of UK Board Directors, Professor Andrew Kakabadse, Advisor, Manchester Square Partners; April 2008

This comprehensive study of FTSE 350 Directors raises question marks over the effectiveness of plc Chairmen, the tendency for Chairmen to be too ‘executive’, the lack of Chairman succession planning, the lack of governance and examines the tendency for Chairmen to ignore the contributions of other non-executive directors

ACROSS THE BOARDS

How Chairmen’s Roles Differ Around the World, Professor Andrew Kakabadse, Advisor, Manchester Square Partners; October 2006

Chairmen have a wide range of responsibilities important for organisational success. But recent research has found that practices of chairmanship and board dynamics differ around the world. What are the implications for organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia?

OUTPLACEMENT: WHAT IS IMPORTANT?

ELA Briefing, Volume 15, Number 4; May 2008

An article written for the Employment Lawyers Association by Kate Donaghy and Michael Webber identifies the components of outplacement programmes to help those advising clients on what to look for in contracting for outplacement support.

CEO TENURE AND PRIVATE EQUITY: ON BEING WATCHED LIKE A HAWK

October 2007

A review of the changing nature of stakeholder involvement and CEO tenure – are we seeing the return of the dominant shareholder?