Monday, August 3, 2026
Science

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...

Long-serving CEOs may weaken innovation, study finds
Image: Phys.org
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.

Originally published at Phys.org

The Morning Briefing

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Be the first to receive the latest news, market analysis and updates — delivered straight to your inbox.