CEOs Eye C-Suite Shake-Ups as Pressures Mount, Report Finds
HR Dive, Friday, October 16th, 2026
BCG's CEO survey shows leaders plan executive changes, citing capability gaps and pressure to respond faster, including to AI.
BCG surveyed 645 CEOs at companies with at least $100 million in revenue, and 60% said near-term pressures take a disproportionate share of their time, rising to 68% at the largest companies.
Fifty-four percent often feel pushed to favor short-term results over long-term investment, and more than 40% ranked moving too slowly as their top concern.
CEOs cited capability gaps and competing agendas when explaining disappointment with their teams, and BCG says AI is changing what they need from senior leaders.
CHROs accounted for 12% of the roles CEOs planned to replace.