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Planning for Leadership Succession and Unexpected CEO Transitions

March 2016
Authors
Holly J. Gregory

In her regular column on corporate governance issues, Holly Gregory discusses the board’s role in leadership succession planning and provides a roadmap for an unexpected CEO departure.

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Gregory, Holly J.
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