New Apple, LinkedIn leaders prove next CEO should already be working for you

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Daniel Shapero, LinkedIn CEO (left) and John Ternus, Apple's incoming CEO
  • Key insight: Discover how internal CEO succession signals strategic focus on talent retention.
  • Expert quote: Wendy Lee Berger – Internal successions signal stability and demonstrate organizational investment in talent.
  • Supporting data: Shapero joined LinkedIn in 2008; Ternus has 25 years at Apple
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Both LinkedIn and Apple elevated veteran employees to be their new CEOs as part of a strategic leadership succession, sending a strong message about the growth potential and value of internal talent to other employees — a key factor for retention and engagement in today’s workforce. 

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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