According to members of the Forbes Technology Council, including Due CTO Chalmers Brown, there are many factors that are important for selecting a CEO for your technology council. Chalmers noted that sharing a long-term vision is a key factor in making your decision because they will be in charge of handling business development, finance, sales and marketing if these executive roles are not already filled.
Having a shared vision will facilitate how those roles are accomplished and propel the company forward. Other members stated that factors liked shared values, trust, passion and character, and a focus on numbers and growth are also critical to find in a CEO. Lastly, one member recommended getting a second opinion on a CEO candidate from your circle of influence.
You can read the original Find a CEO for Your Tech Company article here.
What if that CEO candidate turns out to be a personal friend? Is this a good idea? Find out the pros and cons of hiring a friend to work with you in this Due blog post.
