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CHROs are increasingly external hires at large companies, index shows

Russell Reynolds' Global CHRO Turnover Index recorded 155 CHRO appointments in 2025, up from 124 in 2024, with S&P 500 companies showing a notable preference for experienced, externally hired CHROs over internal first-time promotions — a trend partly driven by elevated CEO turnover cascading into HR leadership changes.