Executive Series: CEO Succession Planning

Description

Panelists include:
Dr. Michael McDermott, President & CEO, Mary Washington Healthcare
Fred Rankin, CEO Emeritus, Mary Washington Healthcare
Woody Van Valkenburgh, President & CEO, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
Donnie Tolson, Vice President - Finance & Administration  CAO/CFO, Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
Joe Wilson, CEO, PermaTreat Pest Control
Jack Broome, President, PermaTreat Pest Control
 
The session will be held on Thursday, November 17 from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Chamber office. Breakfast will be provided.
 
This exclusive invitation is for executives in top management and is *non-transferable. The session is limited to 25. The fee for the session is $50. Please register by replying to this email directly.
 
Session Description 
 
This interactive panel discussion is meant to answer questions regarding CEO succession planning which can often be overlooked until it becomes a corporate crisis. Which side of the baton are you on? Do you have retirement and sandy beaches in your near future? Maybe you're just getting started and want to buy an existing company or take over the family business. Whatever your situation, there's plenty to consider. This session will provide an overview of what you'll need for a successful handoff that will put your organization in a winning position.
 
If you’re unsure if this session is for you, ask yourself if you’ve considered the following:
 
•             Why should my organization have a succession plan?
•             What is the most important factor in building a succession plan?
•             How do I gain buy-in from employees and the management team?
•             What are some common pitfalls?
 
Many myths surround this process. Panelists will share their perspectives on the following:
 
 

• Companies know who the next CEO will be
• There is one best model for succession planning
• The Board of Directors is best suited to evaluate CEO talent