CEO Succession: The Risks Boards Don’t See Coming

CEO Succession: The Risks Boards Don’t See Coming

In-Person |  September 15, 2026 |  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |  Charotte

Note: This event is open to CHRO's and NACD members who currently serve on a public board of directors. 

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CEO succession is among the board's highest-stakes responsibilities.  The greatest risks, leadership disruption, retention pressure, pipeline gaps, investor scrutiny and value loss often surface only after a transition is underway.  Despite growing board attention, talent remains one of the most challenging and consequential areas of oversight. Leadership succession, executive transitions, and workforce strategy can significantly influence corporate performance, yet many boards struggle to determine where oversight should begin and how deeply directors should engage.

Join your fellow board members and CHROs for an evening of conversation and connection.  This event will begin with a reception followed by a dinner where Farient Advisors, Robin Ferracone and R.J. Bannister and fellow board members will explore how compensation and talent considerations emerge during executive transitions and influence outcomes in ways that are not always anticipated. 

Reserve your seat for an evening of insight, connection, and conversation.

• Explore the often-overlooked compensation and talent implications of executive transitions.
• Discuss the board's role in overseeing succession, retention, and leadership continuity.
• Examine how executive pay and talent decisions can shape transition outcomes and organizational performance.
• Share insights and leading practices with fellow directors on strengthening talent oversight at the board level.