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Editor’s Column: Women Executives Key to the Success in Succession Planning

Every year new executives coming in and more mature ones retiring and it seemed like 2011 had more than its share. The turnover has plusses and minuses. Of course some credit unions could use the fresh blood while others are losing solid leaders. The industry must ensure a strong, fresh...

By Sarah Snell Cooke | Updated on January 16, 2012

Every year new executives coming in and “more mature” ones retiring and it seemed like 2011 had more than its share. The turnover has plusses and minuses. Of course some credit unions could use the fresh blood while others are losing solid leaders but have a strong, fresh crop coming in behind them.

The boomer generation, begat by soldiers returning home from World War II and their partners, was the largest in its time. Now those folks are beginning to hit the retirement age and all businesses must be prepared for the so-called brain drain with bright, well-trained new leaders ready to take their place. Succession planning will be more important than ever. Seemingly more often than in the past, these rising stars are women.

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