For C-suite executives, having decades of experience is no longer enough to handle the unprecedented challenges of today’s shifting corporate landscape. Vulnerability, humility, and self-awareness are among the qualities that first-time CEOs must cultivate. Who will stand out in this new landscape? With the help of executive search veterans and industry experts (who asked not to be named so as not to show favoritism), Fortune has identified 11 CEO stars in the making—many of them already in the C-suite, and all potential large-company CEOs. They range in age from 33 to 56, and each was identified by one or more experts who see a generational standout leader in the making.
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