Oklahoma City: Board Readiness For CEO Succession

Join us with Brent Douglas, president of Magellan Executive Partners, for an interactive discussion. 

CEO succession planning is more than a best practice — it’s a governance imperative. In this conversation, we will explore the board’s critical role in preparing for unexpected leadership transitions. From real-world examples like McDonald’s rapid response to sudden CEO loss, to practical insights on how boards can “decide how to decide” in moments of crisis, the discussion will highlight:

   —The consequences of failing to prepare for emergency succession

   —The components of an effective, layered succession plan

   —How advanced dialogue and clear decision-making frameworks can preserve stability and  stakeholder confidence

   —Why readiness — not optimism — must guide board-level planning

Attendees will leave better equipped to assess their own board’s readiness and apply key principles of emergency succession planning to strengthen organizational resilience.

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Thank you to Spencer Fane for hosting this event.

Your guests are welcome. Please contact Karen Neal, Karen@HeartlandNACD.org, for help with registration.