Consumer Products Leadership Index 2025 Report

This report presents the findings of the Consumer Products Leadership Index for 2025, focusing on leadership trends within the consumer products industry. It examines the structure and characteristics of the leadership teams of the top 50 consumer products companies globally, highlighting the challenges faced by CEOs in navigating uncertainty and driving growth. The report details the average tenure and profile of CEOs, noting that the majority are men with an average age of 58.3 years. It also discusses the internal promotion trends, revealing that a significant percentage of CEOs have spent many years at their companies before ascending to the top role. The representation of women in leadership positions is addressed, with only three women serving as CEOs among the 50 companies studied. The report further analyzes the composition of C-suite roles, emphasizing the predominance of internal hires and the common pathways to CEO positions, particularly the COO role. Overall, the findings provide insights into the evolving landscape of leadership in the consumer products sector.