The CEO Barometer 2025 by Beyond Associés

Beyond Associés presents its CEO Barometer, an exclusive deep dive into the leadership of the STOXX Europe 600.

Spanning 8 sectors, 17 countries, and 600 companies, this first-ever study reveals striking trends - and some glaring gaps - in Europe’s CEO landscape.

Key insights that may surprise you:

  • 67% of CEOs are internal promotions / 33% were promoted from outside the company : a need to improve internal succession plans?

  • Only 46 female CEOs in the entire STOXX Europe 600 (7.6%): shame on Europe?

  • 28% are non-national CEOs: a sign of cultural openness?

  • Only 6% of CEOs are also Chairmen/Chairwomen of the Board of Directors: domination of one single model?