Why Atypical CEOs Have An Edge

A particularly intriguing background is the military. The military appeals to candidates who value discipline, serving others before self, and obedience to rules. Analysing 1265 CEOs, Irmela F. Koch‐Bayram from the University of Mannheim and Georg Wernicke from HEC Paris are able to show that those who served in the military are less likely to be involved in financial misconduct, writes Forbes.