Key person risk is the possibility that a company could be disrupted by the unexpected departure or absence of an executive or employee who plays an unusually important role. The risk isn’t limited to CEOs or other senior executives; it can involve anyone with specialized knowledge or skills that would be difficult to replace. Corporate boards can help manage key person risk through succession planning, distributing responsibilities among other executives, documenting critical processes, and ensuring that essential knowledge is shared throughout the organization.
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