stranger than heaven: Why Record Numbers of CEOs Are Quietly Quitting Before AI Takes Over Their Corner Offices
A stealth exodus among top executives, driven by a fear of obsolescence, is reshaping corporate leadership faster than any market crash. The trend, stranger than heaven in its scale, shows CEOs trading six-figure salaries for roles in non-profits and advisory, citing AI’s ability to outperform strategic decision-making. With quarterly earnings calls already digitized, boards are scrambling to fill seats from a shrinking talent pool. The takeaway: The C-suite’s new risk isn’t competition—it’s relevance.