Long-serving CEOs may weaken innovation, study finds
A new study from the University of East London has found that companies led by long-serving chief executives may become less innovative over time unless challenged by strong independent boards. The research examined 215 FTSE 350 companies over an 11-year period between 2010 and 2021. It explored how...
May 22, 2026176 views
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A new study from the University of East London has found that companies led by long-serving chief executives may become less innovative over time unless challenged by strong independent boards. The research examined 215 FTSE 350 companies over an 11-year period between 2010 and 2021. It explored how CEO tenure and independent directors influence a company's "R&D knowledge stock," which is the research, expertise and technological capability built through investment in innovation.
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