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CEO Turnover Soars: Younger Leaders Take Charge in 2026

2/16/2026

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About one in nine CEOs at America's largest public companies were replaced in 2025.
The turnover trend continued into 2026, affecting firms including Walmart, Procter & Gamble, and Disney.
Many new CEOs are younger and less experienced, with over 80 percent of 2025 appointments first-timers.
As of 2025, the average age of new CEOs has dropped to 54, signaling a shift.

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Story summary

About one in nine CEOs at America's largest public companies were replaced in 2025.
The turnover trend continued into 2026, affecting firms including Walmart, Procter & Gamble, and Disney.
Many new CEOs are younger and less experienced, with over 80 percent of 2025 appointments first-timers.
As of 2025, the average age of new CEOs has dropped to 54, signaling a shift.