CEO exits are piling up — fast

646 U.S. chief executives left their posts in Q1 — the highest first-quarter total on record.

But the real problem? Succession.
Boards are searching. Pipelines are thin.
And when the seat opens, many companies realize they don’t have a plan — let alone a candidate.

This is where leadership due diligence matters.

At Eagle Talon, we underwrite CEOs with the same rigor others apply to business models — because succession isn’t just a milestone. It’s a multiplier.

A strong transition creates momentum. A weak one stalls it.

Our focus: alignment, readiness, and judgment.
Because applying a leadership lens is strategic.
It shapes how great companies operate — and serves as both our starting point and core advantage when we invest.

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