First edition of Talks 3359, I was Chief of Staff to an iconic boss

In a world where sustainability and social responsibility are becoming strategic priorities, the role of the chief of staff (COS) is evolving. More than just the CEO's right-hand person, the COS is becoming a true catalyst for change, particularly when it comes to high-impact issues. 

In a world where sustainability and social responsibility are becoming strategic priorities, the role of the chief of staff (COS) is evolving. More than just the CEO's right-hand person, the COS is becoming a true catalyst for change, particularly when it comes to high-impact issues. 

In the world of hyper-growth scale-ups, the chief of staff (COS) is emerging as a key player. As the CEO's right-hand person, they structure governance, prioritize projects, and ensure consistency between strategic vision and operational execution. But why is this role becoming essential during this pivotal phase? A joint analysis by Anne-Sophie Pradier, chief of staff at iBanFirst, a fintech company with 350 employees in 10 countries, and Marie Lenail-Chouteau, chief people officer at Electra, the European leader in fast charging for electric vehicles, present in nine countries.

359 and Maddyness have released their list of the 50 Chief of Staffs to watch in 2024.

Smahane El Arouni, former Chief of Staff to Accor's CTO and now Vice President of Transformation and Performance within the Accor Tech department, accompanied by Karen Vaniche, Senior Vice President of HR, share their feedback.

Because they build close relationships with executives, Chief of Staffs also become key contacts for Operating Partners. Nicolas Requillart, Operating Partner and Associate Director of the Siparex investment fund, discusses the spirit of partnership he has developed with the Chief of Staffs he works with.

If you are reading this page, you are either a demanding CoS who wants to perform well in your new role, or a demanding boss who wants to help your Chief of Staff grow as much as possible from the moment they arrive.

In any case, you've come to the right place to understand how to make the first 100 days of this Chief of Staff/CEO partnership a success.

359 and Maddyness have released their list of the 50 Chief of Staffs to watch in 2023.

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The CEO or Executive Committee must decide "who, for what, when"?

In modern businesses, the role of Chief of Staff (CoS) is growing in popularity and importance.

Traditionally associated with politics and the armed forces, the CoS now has a place in the business world, acting as a crucial link between the CEO and the rest of the organization.