In 2025, a record 14 female CEOs were ousted, the highest since 2017, with companies including Bumble and Funko among them. Overall CEO departures have reached 70 by July 31, indicating increasing pressure on executives. Data shows that female CEOs generally have shorter tenures and are more frequently dismissed than males. Notably, it is rare for a female CEO to be succeeded by another woman, a pattern exemplified by Funko’s replacement of Cynthia Williams after one year. Bumble shows a contrast, with Whitney Wolfe Herd reclaiming the position after Liliane Jones stepped down.
This year has already brought 70 force-outs in all through July 31, according to exechange.com. However, data shows that female CEOs have shorter tenures and are more likely to be forced out than their male counterparts.
Cynthia Williams was replaced after just one year on the job at Funko, illustrating the trend of female CEOs being replaced more frequently than their male counterparts.
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