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Age fades as barrier to winning the CEO seat, NBER research shows

Researchers said CEOs now average 55 at appointment, up from 47 in 2000, as companies value broader experience for complex decisions.

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Yet ageism persists below the C-suite, with most U.S. workers aged 50 or older reporting bias, according to AARP.

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Age fades as barrier to winning the CEO seat: NBER research

Yet ageism persists below the C-suite, with most U.S. workers aged 50 or older reporting bias, according to AARP.

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Age fades as barrier to winning the CEO seat, NBER research shows

Yet ageism persists below the C-suite, with most U.S. workers aged 50 or older reporting bias, according to AARP.

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hrdive.com broke the news on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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