Asia Pacific (APAC) entered 2026 Q1 with a surge in chief executive appointments, even as departures remain elevated—an outcome that is shaping how CEOs (and future COOs) are identified, groomed and retained across the region. According to Russell Reynolds Associates’ (RRA) Global CEO Turnover Index, 26 of the 77 incoming CEOs appointed globally in 2026 Q1 were based in APAC. CEO appointments in the region rose by 73% year-on-year versus 2025 Q1…
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