SA's Top Executives 2013 Jack Hammer | Page 24

A G E Boards don’t easily trust the young to lead. The experience required to manage the complexity, scale and demands inherent in running an organisation is mostly gained through adding up the years. Handling stress and negotiating challenges are skills built over time. 40 TOP 40 BROAD 0% 30-39 18% 23% 40-49 50% 37% 50-59 25% 6