Governance
12/12/2016

Finding Talent For The Bank’s Future



CEO succession planning should be a top priority for a bank’s board of directors, but many institutions lack a plan. J. Scott Petty of Chartwell Partners outlines how to prepare for the short and long-term transition of the CEO and addresses recruiting new board talent.

  • Developing a Succession Plan
  • Finding Diverse and Talented Directors

WRITTEN BY

Scott Petty

Managing Partner

Scott Petty is managing partner at Chartwell Partners in the Dallas office. He leads the firm’s financial services practice serving bank, mortgage, wealth management and real estate clients across the country.  Mr. Petty has established a successful track record as an executive search consultant recruiting senior executives and board directors for small and mid-cap public and closely held private companies. 

Prior to joining Chartwell in 2009, Mr. Petty spent over a decade between his tenures with Heidrick & Struggles and Spencer Stuart.  Over the course of his time with each firm, he led search practices in banking, real estate and broad financial services.