[Topline #47] Does the practice of co-CEOs actually work?

In last week’s episode featuring Edward Chiu, it was revealed that he will serve as co-CEO alongside the CEO of Totango as the two companies merge. But how does this really work? 

This week, our hosts delve into the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of the co-CEO model, drawing insights from their leadership backgrounds and the achievements of companies embracing this shared role. They also review the data on Pavilion’s February 2024 Pulse Results and the Ebsta + Pavilion 2024 B2B Sales Benchmark Report.

In this episode, our hosts discuss:

• 8:09 - The effectiveness and long-term sustainability of co-CEOs
• 26:02 - The importance of due diligence, the challenges of hiring executives, and testing for compatibility when hiring execs
• 37:03 - Pavilion’s February Pulse report and narrowing in on how efficiency is becoming a standard operating procedure for businesses, even in times of growth
• 45:34 - Ebsta + Pavilion B2B Sales Benchmark surrounding the distinct qualities of top performers that set them apart

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