Author Archives: JRG Partners Editorial Staff

Introduction: When the Equity Conversation Derails Late in the Process You’ve spent weeks aligning stakeholders, screening resumes, and running interviews. Finally, a senior tech executive makes it through the final round—everyone’s excited. The CTO candidate is technically excellent, culturally aligned, and has built teams at scale. Then comes the offer discussion—and momentum crumbles. The candidate […]

Introduction: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer—and the Shrinking Talent Pool As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes industries—from finance and logistics to healthcare and retail—enterprises are racing to embed AI into their core strategies. Enter the Chief AI Officer (CAIO): a role that blends deep technical expertise with strategic vision at the executive level. But […]

Introduction: The Evolving Role of the CISO In today’s boardrooms, cybersecurity is no longer buried in technical reports or left to IT to “deal with.” It’s a top agenda item—impacting financial risk, brand reputation, compliance, and customer trust. That’s why modern companies need a board-ready Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)—a leader who doesn’t just understand […]

Introduction: When Big Tech Experience Becomes a Big Challenge At first glance, the hire seemed like a coup. Your new Chief Product Officer (CPO) came from a globally recognized Big Tech brand. Their LinkedIn profile was a goldmine of successful launches, billion-dollar product lines, and teams managed across continents. But a few months in, reality […]

Introduction: When Compensation Stops Being the Deal breaker—and Strategy Begins You’re on the hunt for a top engineering leader. You’ve narrowed it down to a shortlist of high-caliber candidates, including one who helped scale systems at Meta and another who led platform reliability at Amazon. But then the conversation turns to compensation—and everything falls apart. […]

Introduction: A Common Challenge with High-Stakes Consequences More and more boards are being asked the same questions—from investors, regulators, employees, and the media: Where is the diversity in your leadership? For many nominating and governance committees, the intent is clear, but execution is challenging. If your committee is struggling to find qualified diverse board members, […]

Introduction: A Mismatch That Signals More Than Just Misjudgment In today’s business environment, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments are more than a PR necessity—they are a cornerstone of corporate strategy, investor trust, and consumer loyalty. When your leadership team falls out of sync with these values, it undermines not just your brand but your […]

Introduction: When Good Intentions Risk Becoming Hollow Symbols Hiring a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) signals a company’s commitment to equity and inclusion. But increasingly, that signal is met with skepticism—both internally and externally—when it appears to be more about optics than outcomes. At JRG Partners, we’ve worked with companies navigating this delicate but essential terrain. […]

Introduction: When the Spotlight Turns Uncomfortable You’ve secured major funding. Product traction is strong. Your leadership team executes well. But then comes the quiet conversation—or the pointed question on an investor call: “What are you doing to improve diversity on your leadership team?” Suddenly, it’s not just about performance metrics. It’s about representation, equity, and […]