Performance, Change and Strategy

Forward looking ‘thinkers’ by Egon Zehnder International

Egon Zehnder based in in Mayfair London wrote today about a recent survey of top high performers….

‘Industrial: boards opt for strategic skills over executive experience Industry firms are increasingly looking for strategic thinkers to join their boards, writes Debra K. Rubin in the Engineering News Record. According to a recent survey, 42 percent of top executives from over 400 U.S. industry companies are seeking directors who are “strategic thinkers” and “forward-looking.” Interestingly, however, only 11 percent of respondents cited previous experience as a CEO or in an executive position as important. The study also reveals the waning importance of “strategic relationships” (7 percent) for directors, while strong financial skills were still highly rated by 40 percent of participants. ‘

The Mayfair based Egon Zehnder International specializes in assessing and recruiting business leaders with outstanding track records who will create competitive advantage and sustainable value. The worldwide success of our firm has been built on our insights into the people dynamics of corporations and their leadership requirements at the highest levels.”