Crist Kolder Associates

“CFO turnover for the full year of 2026 is projected to reach 18.3%, compared to 18.2% in 2020 and 19.3% in 2019.”

“The historical average for CFO turnover over the past 10 years is 16%.”

“The average age for a CFO in 2026 is projected to be 48, compared to an average of 52 in 2025.”

“the average tenure of a sitting CFO is 4.5 years.”

“newly appointed CFOs only come from another sitting CFO position roughly 25% of the time.”