Replacing the Founder: One CEO on Cracking the Code and the Unwritten Rules

Regardless of an executives’ experiences or expertise, it’s never easy to be a new CEO. When it comes to replacing a company’s founder, though, the process can be even more challenging.

In our first episode of Exit Horizon: CEO Insights, JM Search’s Managing Partner Andrew Henry speaks to Lenny Castiglione, CEO of Ob Hospitalist Group. A multi-time CEO, Castiglione succeeded Ob Hospitalist Group’s founder in 2015.

Now, with his array of succession experiences, he offers advice to fellow CEOs preparing to succeed company founders.

In this episode, Lenny shares insights on:

• Hiring an executive coach
• Seeking advice from the company’s founders
• Shifting his perspective on remote leaders
• Checking in with employees regularly

About Lenny Castiglione

Lenny Castiglione has served as Chief Executive Officer of OB Hospitalist Group, the nation’s largest dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider, since 2015. Prior to joining OBHG, Lenny was CEO of Florida Gulf to Bay Anesthesia Holdings and previously held a variety of senior executive leadership roles with US Oncology. Lenny has spent his career in healthcare, with experience across the provider, hospital, and payor sectors.