Britain’s top CEO’s are more likely to be younger and boast stronger financial background than their foreign counterparts, according to a new survey .
Research carried out by specialist recruitment firm Robert Half has found that 39 per cent of FTSE 100 chief executives have a financial background, compared to just 26 per cent of people in equivalent positions outside of the UK (listed in S&P Global 100 companies).
"One of the most important competencies of a chief executive is understanding the financial aspects of the company," explained Phil Sheridan, managing director of Robert Half .
"Our analysis shows the world's leading companies continue to put a high significance on financial skills when choosing their boardroom leaders," he added.
The research showed that some of the UK's most high senior executives with a financial background include Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways and Tony Hayward of BP .
UK CEOs Possess Stronger Financial Background Than Global Counterparts
Thu, 01 May 2008
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