What it feels like to be the new CEO of a public company
A newcomer to the listed world described being a public company CEO as standing outside a party full of your own shareholders, greeting people at the door but never seeing inside. What the analogy reveals, and what changes when you can finally host the party.
Ben Williamson
13 February 2025 · 4 min read
I was talking to someone recently who is new to the listed world.
They were in their third week, come from a marketing background, and are applying their skills to the investor relations arena. I found the conversation useful, in particular their perspective on what it's like to be the new CEO of a listed company.
Let's dive into their reflection, plus a few insights we can learn from it.
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