CIEL HR's 2026 study finds that 82.6 per cent of C-suite roles went to external hires, while women's representation fell to 8.7 per cent among CEOs despite a strong talent pool.
India Inc prefers external hires for C-suite roles, women lag: CIEL report

CIEL HR's 2026 study finds that 82.6 per cent of C-suite roles went to external hires, while women's representation fell to 8.7 per cent among CEOs despite a strong talent pool.
Key Takeaways
- India Inc prefers external hires for C-suite roles, women lag: CIEL report.
- CIEL HR's 2026 study finds that 82.6 per cent of C-suite roles went to external hires, while women's representation fell to 8.7 per cent among CEOs despite a strong talent pool.
- CIEL HR's 2026 study finds that 82.6 per cent of C-suite roles went to external hires, while women's representation fell to 8.7 per cent among CEOs despite a strong talent pool.
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