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August CEO Turnover Jumps to 186; Women Gains Continue
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk Colleen Madden Blumenfeld , as published by Challenger Gray job-cuts reports
· September 24, 2026
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The number of CEO changes at U.S. companies rose 55% to 186 in August from 120 in July. It is up 27% from the 146 CEO exits announced in the same month one year prior, according to a report released Thursday by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. Through...
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Key points It is up 27% from the 146 CEO exits announced in the same month one year prior, according to a report released Thursday by global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. companies rose 55% to 186 in August from 120 in July. More News Today’s briefing
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