What if the timing of your biggest deal was the most important decision of your career? 

In this compelling session, Deals in the CEO Lifecycle – How Leaders Succeed, we explore the hidden patterns behind the most successful (and most painful) deal-making moments in a CEO’s journey. Drawing from one of the most comprehensive CEO studies ever conducted, this session unpacks when leaders are at their strategic peak—and when their judgment may begin to cloud. 

Featured guest Claudius Hildebrand, author of “The Lifecycle of a CEO” and executive at Spencer Stuart, has analyzed the full tenure of over 2,000 S&P 500 CEOs. His findings, featured in the Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal, reveal game-changing insights for every leader navigating growth, succession, or transition. 

Whether you're scaling your business, entering new markets, or preparing to exit—knowing where you are in your leadership lifecycle can be the edge you didn’t know you needed.