On average, CEOs retire when they are 62 years of age. Even though CEOs retire after this age, they don’t really stop working. Most retired CEOs will continue to take on other business ventures and investments even if it doesn’t fit the typical CEO job description. They continue to work in other leadership positions or as philanthropists for non-profit organizations. Continuing to contribute to the wealth and economy of the U.S.A. One thing is for sure, successful CEOs will never become part of the unemployment statistics, as they continue to work until they physically can’t anymore.