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Leading Through Change: A Strategic Roadmap for CEO Transition

Webinars February 17, 2026 9:30 am PT

In an ESOP, a change in top leadership isn’t just a personnel shift - it’s a pivotal moment that impacts governance, culture, and long-term growth. In this session, Strategic Talent Partners Co-Founder Mike Frommelt will share a clear, practical roadmap to help employee-owned companies plan and prepare for a successful CEO transition. From evaluating internal talent to engaging your board and communicating effectively with employee-owners, this session offers actionable guidance to lead through change with clarity and confidence.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize why early planning is critical in employee-owned companies - and how to
approach it with intention.
2. Assess your current leadership team and define the capabilities your next CEO will need
to lead the company forward.
3. Explore key considerations around timing, communication, and board involvement
throughout the transition process.

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Presenter

Mike P. Frommelt

Mike Frommelt is Founder and Co-owner of Strategic Talent Partners and has more than 30 years of experience guiding privately held and employee-owned companies through critical leadership transitions.

In 2024, Mike combined his previous firm (KeyStone Search) with another firm (CorTalent) to create Strategic Talent Partners, who provide executive search and consulting across all leadership levels/roles.

Raised in a family-owned business, Mike learned early the power of hard work, customer service, and treating people with respect—principles that now underpin his approach to executive search and succession. He has led hundreds of C-suite and board-level searches, with a special focus on CEO succession and owner exits, ensuring leadership continuity that protects culture and shareholder value.

A graduate of the University of St. Thomas (B.A., Psychology & Business Administration), Mike currently serves on the Board of Directors for the NCEO.

In his spare time, Mike enjoys fishing Minnesota’s northern lakes, tackling home-improvement projects, and spending time with his wife, Brenda, and their three adult children

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