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Are CHROs the next generation of CEOs?The Leadership landscape is evolving and fast.Today’s CHROs are no longer just peo...
07/10/2025

Are CHROs the next generation of CEOs?

The Leadership landscape is evolving and fast.

Today’s CHROs are no longer just people Leaders.
 
They’re strategic visionaries, business partners and culture architects driving transformation at the board level.

At Wits Acumen, we’ve observed a defining shift:
The CHRO’s role is steadily moving from the backroom to the boardroom - where business, strategy and people converge.

In a world where adaptability defines Leadership, CHROs who understand talent, technology and transformation are emerging as the next big contenders for the CEO’s chair.

Our Perspective:

Leadership is no longer about hierarchy, it’s about human insight.

And CHROs have that edge.

Swipe through our latest carousel to discover:

What’s driving this CHRO-to-CEO evolution
How mindset, not just metrics, shapes Leadership success
Why organizations must rethink the path to the top

Follow Wits Acumen for deep insights into Leadership shifts, executive hiring and the evolving dynamics of the C-Suite.

In Leadership, talent and titles matter. But they don’t define success. Over the years, Wits Acumen has observed one com...
06/10/2025

In Leadership, talent and titles matter. But they don’t define success.

Over the years, Wits Acumen has observed one common trait in the most successful CEOs, CFOs, and CXOs:

Their mindset.

Not chasing positions.
Not chasing power.
But building with purpose, vision and resilience.

A CEO who shifts focus from materialism to meaning builds legacies.
A CFO who shifts from number-cruncher to growth-partner becomes indispensable.

This is the difference between holding a position and owning impact.

Are you in a C-Suite position?

How has a mindset shift helped you transform performance and purpose under your administration?

Share your thoughts, your insight may inspire the next generation of Leaders.

Follow Wits Acumen for more Leadership Insights, Leadership Hire and Executive Hire Industry Updates

India is boldly stepping into the global AI race. From homegrown processors to multilingual AI models, the IndiaAI Missi...
25/09/2025

India is boldly stepping into the global AI race. From homegrown processors to multilingual AI models, the IndiaAI Mission is not just about technology - it’s about shaping the nation’s competitive edge.

What does this mean for Leadership?

These initiatives - spanning domain-specific AI, healthcare, scientific discovery and industrial innovation - are creating a new ecosystem where decision-making, strategy and ex*****on will be AI-augmented. For organizations, this is a call to prepare Leadership pipelines capable of navigating a high-tech, high-velocity world.

At Wits Acumen, we see this transformation as an opportunity to advise boards and CHROs: aligning talent strategies to emerging sectors, nurturing AI-ready Leadership and hiring executives who can thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.

India is laying the groundwork for AI Leadership globally. Are your Leaders ready to seize it?

Stay tuned with Wits Acumen for insights, executive strategies and C-Suite perspectives on India’s AI revolution.

3 out of 4 Indian family businesses never make it beyond the 3rd generation. In an era where Gen Z, Alpha and soon Beta ...
18/09/2025

3 out of 4 Indian family businesses never make it beyond the 3rd generation.

In an era where Gen Z, Alpha and soon Beta will define markets, holding on to tradition alone won’t protect legacy wealth.

India’s family-owned businesses power 75% of our GDP, yet disruption, governance gaps and a changing talent landscape threaten their longevity.

At Wits Acumen, we’ve worked with boards and promoters who chose foresight over nostalgia.

Our latest advisory highlights 7 powerful secrets that can help family enterprises:

🔹 Steward purpose instead of hoarding power
🔹 Blend professional management with family values
🔹 Groom bold change-makers, not passive heirs
🔹 Diversify intelligently for future relevance
🔹 Codify governance to prevent tomorrow’s disputes
🔹 Build a magnet culture for top-tier talent
🔹 Embrace tech-led transformation as the new legacy

Your family’s name is more than a logo; it’s a promise to the future.

Let’s ensure that promise thrives in Gen Z, Alpha and Beta decades ahead.

Explore how Wits Acumen partners with visionary family businesses to shape future-ready CXOs and safeguard multi-generational wealth.

India just unveiled its first indigenous 32-bit processor Vikram and sanctioned ₹1.6 trillion in semiconductor projects....
08/09/2025

India just unveiled its first indigenous 32-bit processor Vikram and sanctioned ₹1.6 trillion in semiconductor projects.

Chips are the new oil but without the right Leaders, fabs won’t scale, GCCs won’t integrate and investments won’t translate into global impact.

At Wits Acumen, we believe the semiconductor revolution isn’t just about engineers. It’s about CXOs who can turn silicon into strategy.

Do you think India has the Leadership bench strength to power its $103B semiconductor ambition by 2030?

Stay tuned with Wits Acumen for more C-Suite insights and bytes that matter.

Tamil Nadu just signed ₹3,201 crore worth of German investments - a move set to create 6,250 jobs and deepen the state’s...
05/09/2025

Tamil Nadu just signed ₹3,201 crore worth of German investments - a move set to create 6,250 jobs and deepen the state’s role in rail tech, renewables and GCCs.

But here’s the real question:

Will Leadership readiness keep pace with investment inflows?

At Wits Acumen, we believe every FDI story is also a Leadership story. The coming months will test how Tamil Nadu’s Leaders navigate global partnerships, manage rapid scale-up and align with sustainability goals.

What do you think will be the biggest unlock for Tamil Nadu’s growth story?

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments.

The age of instinct-only Leadership is over.AI copilots are no longer futuristic; they’re in the boardroom, shaping how ...
03/09/2025

The age of instinct-only Leadership is over.

AI copilots are no longer futuristic; they’re in the boardroom, shaping how India’s CXOs make decisions.

The challenge?

Balancing prestige on the outside with pressure on the inside.

The opportunity?

Faster, sharper, AI-empowered decisions that define tomorrow’s winners.

Here’s our latest Wits Acumen Advisory Note on Leadership Readiness for AI-Augmented Business Models.

Swipe through to explore how CXOs can adapt and ask yourself.

Which decision would you trust an AI copilot with first?

💡 Risk | 👥 Talent | 💰 Investments | 🎯 Customer

Follow Wits Acumen for C-Suite Bytes that decode India’s Leadership shifts.

Prestige outside, Pressure inside.India’s CFO story isn’t as cushioned as it looks. Nearly 70% exit within 24 months.At ...
29/08/2025

Prestige outside, Pressure inside.

India’s CFO story isn’t as cushioned as it looks. Nearly 70% exit within 24 months.

At Wits Acumen, we see this quiet crisis every day: Great Leaders derailed not by capability, but by context.

Swipe to uncover the reality

May Lord Ganesha bless every step with clarity, wisdom and success. Wishing you all a prosperous Ganesh Chaturthi!🙏
27/08/2025

May Lord Ganesha bless every step with clarity, wisdom and success. Wishing you all a prosperous Ganesh Chaturthi!🙏

OpenAI is entering India. But are we ready for the Leadership surge that follows? With global players like OpenAI, Googl...
26/08/2025

OpenAI is entering India. But are we ready for the Leadership surge that follows?

With global players like OpenAI, Google and Microsoft doubling down on India, every industry from farming to fintech, is preparing for AI-led transformation. OpenAI’s new Delhi office isn’t just a regional pivot, it’s a Leadership hiring storm coming our way.

At Wits Acumen, we’ve spent over a decade placing Leaders. Now, we’re helping organizations build Leaders ready for AI-era India: visionary, strategic and culturally rooted.

Swipe through to uncover how this move is redefining Leadership demand, and what boards, CHROs and C-Suites must do to stay ahead.

The 90-hour workweek remark wasn’t just a PR moment; it was a mirror. In 2025, intent doesn’t excuse impact, and private...
23/08/2025

The 90-hour workweek remark wasn’t just a PR moment; it was a mirror. In 2025, intent doesn’t excuse impact, and private rooms are public arenas.

Here’s a clear, no-blame playbook on what boards, CHROs and CXOs can learn and how Wits Acumen builds Leaders who balance performance with people.

Follow Wits Acumen for weekly Leadership playbooks grounded in real-world India Inc. Scenarios.

Will Headhunting survive 2030?  Yes! The old playbook won’t.Boards want AI-literate Leaders and human-led judgment.  At ...
21/08/2025

Will Headhunting survive 2030?  

Yes! The old playbook won’t.

Boards want AI-literate Leaders and human-led judgment.  

At Wits Acumen, we run hybrid searches that meet regulatory standards, de-risk onboarding, and land transformation-ready CXOs.

Follow us for more AI-ready Leadership hiring playbooks.

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