CEO personality: Charting the purpose, boundaries, and future of the literature

Abstract This study offers a comprehensive review of the existing literature on CEO personality and its impact on organizational outcomes. We begin by outlining the motivation for examining this area of research, emphasizing its significance in understanding how CEO personality impacts organizations. Next, we synthesize key findings from pivotal studies on various personality traits, providing an integrated view of the current knowledge base. We then employ bibliometric analysis to assess the state of the field, identifying underexplored areas and trends. Building on these insights, we highlight critical gaps and propose directions for future research, encouraging scholars to incorporate diverse theories and methodologies to advance the study of CEO personality.