“Shortage of CEOs to meet economic growth” MTI Exec-Search
According to a recent regional study by MTI Executive Search, Sri Lanka’s specialist head hunter for CEO / senior managerial positions, the country is facing a shortage of CEOs to meet the rapid economic growth it is experiencing. According to Darshan Singh, MTI’s Regional HR Consultant “It is not uncommon for fast emerging economies to encounter this syndrome, as we have seen in the last decade in markets as diverse as Indonesia, Turkey and Mauritius. However, the key is to work on proactive strategies to bridge this gap in a sustainable manner and be prepared for further economic acceleration” MTI Executive Search has recommended 4 strategies to help Sri Lanka effectively meet its growing need for CEOs and senior managerial positions. “Our corporate experience in Sri Lanka shows that we have a ‘pool’ young professionals in their mid to late 30s who are capable of stepping into CEO positions, however are being held back by a multitude of largely perception and cult