CHRO hiring rebounded sharply in the first three quarters of 2025, driven primarily by elevated activity in the S&P 500, according to Russell Reynolds Associates’ latest Global CHRO Turnover In

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ex. The data shows 127 CHROs were appointed globally in Q1-Q3 2025, nearly matching the seven-year average of 131 after dipping to just 94 appointments during the same period in 2024. The S&P 500 accounted for 59 of those appointments, the highest Q1-Q3 figure since 2

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20. Technology companies showed the most CHRO movement, with 26% making appointments in Q1-Q3 2025. The combination of rapid change and heightened investor expectations has likely