Former David Jones boss on the ideal time to quit as CEO
Paul Zahra, the former chief executive of David Jones, says, as a general rule, there is a minimum and maximum amount of time a CEO should be in the role.
Paul Zahra is usually in bed by 8am and up at 4.30am. Louie Douvis
Paul Zahra, the chief executive of the Australian Retailers Association, says the best piece of advice is knowing when to leave. It can refer to leaving a party or a relationship, and it is particularly important when it comes to leaving a job.
Zahra reckons a CEO should hang around for five years at the most, but no less than two years.
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