Whos Running Corporate America? A Study Of S&P 500 CEOs In 2005

Abstract

Spencer Stuart Research & Insight is one of the world’s leading executive search consulting firms.  The firm was founded in 1956, is privately owned and operates 50 offices in 26 countries around the world.  Clients range across industries and size from start-ups to the world largest firms. Spencer Stuart gathered and published raw data on the educational backgrounds of CEO’s of S&P 500 companies in 2005. (See spencerstuart.com/research/articles/936)  This paper draws on that data and compiles it in summary fashion to provide an overview of the persons serving in the role of CEO of S&P 500 corporations.  Particular attention is given to the educational background of the CEO’s.