Fortune 500 C-Suite Snapshot 2024 Analysis

This document is a research report detailing the profiles of C-suite leaders within Fortune 500 companies for the year 2024. It examines the evolving composition of senior leadership teams and highlights significant trends in appointments and tenures. The report notes a decline in the number of marketing, communications, and supply chain leaders, while there is an increase in chief inclusion and diversity officers and chief sustainability officers, indicating a shift in organizational priorities. The analysis reveals that nearly 60 percent of C-suite leaders are internal appointments, emphasizing the importance of leadership development. Additionally, it discusses the average tenure of C-suite leaders, which has increased, reflecting a focus on stability in a changing business environment. The report also addresses diversity within the C-suite, noting slight increases in representation among women and historically underrepresented groups. The methodology section outlines the research approach, including the roles mapped and the data collection process.