Succession Planning

We help you future-proof your business by identifying external leaders who can reimagine your next step in your most critical moments.

OUR APPROACH

Smart decisions today. Stronger leadership tomorrow.

We work with boards and CEOs to map critical roles and build an external succession bench aligned with your long-term strategy. The goal: leadership continuity without disruption—and a clear path forward.

Strategy-Backed Planning.

We start with your future, not just your org chart. Together, we define the leaders you need based on where you're headed. We take into account growth, transformation, and risk.

External Readiness.

We build optionality. By identifying top-tier external successors early, we help you benchmark internal talent, pressure-test future plans, and move fast when it matters moost.

Rigorous, Contextual Evaluation.

Every candidate is assessed against real business outcomes and your specific circumstances.

Confidential, High-Stakes Execution.

Succession is sensitive. We manage it discreetly and with the same speed and rigor we bring to executive search.

Recognized by the best

Clients Trust
Susan Pike & Partners

From executive search to talent advisory, we’ve supported organizations at every stage—from high-growth startups to global enterprises. The impact of our work speaks for itself.

Here are some of the companies we’ve partnered with, advised, or helped grow from the inside.