Ruth Umoh, Published September 29, 2025
FORTUNE: The pathways to the CEO role are evolving. For decades, companies like McKinsey, GE, PepsiCo, P&G, and JPMorgan have produced many of today’s Fortune 500 leaders, thanks to rigorous training and high-pressure leadership development.
However, as AI reshapes industries, the CEO profile is shifting. As Christine Greybe, President of Leadership Consulting at DHR Global, shared with Fortune:
“The value of traditional backgrounds hasn’t been discarded. But it’s being supplemented by more progressive, digital-first thinking.”
Tomorrow’s leaders will still need classic skills like strategy and P&L discipline — but boards are increasingly prioritizing digital fluency, product sense, and the ability to lead through AI-driven change.