What’s driving record CFO turnover?

Good morning. Global CFO turnover is surging, and the CFO role is morphing into one of the most complex, high‑stakes jobs in the C‑suite.

The 2025 Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) Global CFO Turnover Index out this morning, was shared exclusively with CFO Daily. Data from the global leadership advisory firm shows record appointment levels alongside sustained exits, as boards look for finance leaders who can steer transformation, manage external stakeholders, and increasingly serve as potential CEO successors.