CEO Pathways Report 2024
Welcome to our inaugural CEO report.
Over the last 3 years, our Pathways reports have analysed the route to Chief Financial Officer and Chief People Officer. We now turn our focus to the journey to CEO delving into the data behind 1500 UK appointments to understand more about the market dynamics, trends and quantitative criteria.
We believe there are two key audiences for whom the findings of this report will be of particular interest:
1/ Aspiring Chief Executive Officers
2/ Organisations looking to hire a new CEO or develop a talent pipeline to the CEO position over the longer term
Eton Bridge Partners has collaborated with the leading global data company BoardEx, who specialise in relationship mapping and intelligence, to analyse some core data on the profile of CEOs and their career pathway.

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Introducing the CEO Practice
Combining deep functional expertise, strong relationships and global market insight, we consistently help leading organisations find exceptional leaders (CEOs and Managing Directors) to deliver their business strategy.
Our experienced Partners have a strong track record of acting as trusted advisor to boards and executive teams from a wide range of organisations, from PE-backed to FTSE listed, across all sectors. We are driven to find exceptional people for our clients with the right cultural fit to make a difference and enhance business performance.
Typical roles:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Divisional CEO
- Managing Director
