CEO Selection

Selecting a Chief Executive Officer is one of the most consequential responsibilities for a Board to undertake. Beyond identifying a capable leader, the process demands strategic clarity, alignment, and rigour. At stake is not only the organization’s performance and culture, but its long-term trajectory.

At Odgers, we don’t just place leaders — we help them succeed. Our leadership services complement the robust executive search process to drive long-term performance, helping align the Board through focused attention to Board dynamics and offering value-added services such as leadership assessment and coaching integration. Through a fully integrated solution we can help organizations de-risk the CEO appointment and ensure a smooth, successful transition. 

Services 

• Board Advisory Support: We provide tailored support to strengthen governance and decision-making during the CEO search. Recognizing the Board’s pivotal role, we offer structured guidance to help Boards navigate CEO succession with clarity and confidence. Designed around the Board’s context and readiness, our approach fosters alignment, clarifies expectations, and lays the groundwork for a successful transition.
• Leadership Assessment Services: Our proprietary LeaderFit™ approach combines psychometric testing, behavioural interviews, and, at times, executive simulations to support final CEO selection. These insights complement interview outcomes, references, track record, and reputation to assess fit. Candidates also gain clarity on their strengths, development areas, and integration priorities.
• Executive Integration Support: Our Executive Coaching helps leaders transition smoothly into new roles or organizations with tailored integration plans informed by strategy, personal goals, LeaderFit insights, and sponsor feedback. To ensure cultural alignment, we also offer inclusive leadership and coaching programs — all delivered by seasoned executive coaches with senior business experience.

Strategic Advantages

Selecting the right CEO is a high-stakes decision. At Odgers, we bring together deep functional and sector expertise with a global network of relationships. Our integrated approach—combining robust Executive Search capabilities with the specialized Leadership Advisory services outlined above—delivers measurable value at every stage of the process.

• Reduced Risk: Rigorous governance support helps Boards avoid missteps and make confident, evidence-based decisions.
• Stronger Board Alignment: Our services ensure clarity on priorities, criteria, and expectations, fostering cohesive decision-making.
• Deeper Leadership Insights: LeaderFit offers a multidimensional view of each candidate’s capabilities, style, and alignment to the role, providing additional insights to support selection decisions and integration support requirements.
• Faster, More Effective CEO Integration: Tailored coaching helps new CEOs build trust, align quickly, and deliver early impact.
• Seamless End-to-End Support: Clients benefit from a unified process that connects search, assessment, and coaching for measurable results.