CEO & Leadership Succession

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CEO Succession Planning

CEO succession is a board-level decision about continuity, risk and future direction. In Africa and emerging markets — where leadership pipelines are thin and institutional knowledge is scarce — the stakes are higher than in more established economies. We help boards plan transitions before they become urgent, develop internal candidates honestly and manage handovers in the long-term interest of the organisation.

What We Do

CEO Succession Planning
Profile definition, internal assessment, external market mapping, transition management
Leadership Pipeline Development
Structured, intelligence-led research across target organisations and networks.
Internal Candidate Development
Structured assessment, coaching referrals, honest feedback
Succession Strategy
Succession maps, review cadence, governance integration
Transition Support
90–180 day onboarding plans, stakeholder mapping, executive coaching

Frequently Asked Questions

Discuss Succession Planning

Earlier than most do. Best practice is an annual board review regardless of anticipated transitions. A board that starts 12 months before a transition discovers it has very few good options.

Yes — and this is one of our most distinctive areas of practice. Family succession requires navigating family dynamics, shareholder expectations and business needs simultaneously. We approach these engagements with discretion and patience.