Director's Domain: So, you hired a new CEO…now what?

Boardspan's newsletter examines the governance challenges that follow CEO selection, drawing on high-profile transitions at Mattel, Paramount-Warner, and Goldman Sachs to show that choosing a leader is only the start of the board's work. It cites new research arguing boards should assess a new leader earlier than they think, and notes the difficulty new CEOs face getting unvarnished information. The piece is a practical reminder for boards that succession oversight continues well past the appointment.