Abstract
The leadership structure of a firm can be categorized in two different forms: (1) a combined leadership structure where the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) also holds the chairmanship of the firm and (2) a dual leadership structure where the CEO and chairman are two different individuals. This issue has received considerable attention in the field of corporate governance based on the assumption that the top personnel have the greatest influence on the running of the boards and thus could affect firm performance. This research addresses the issue of leadership structure and CEO tenure and their effect on firm performance, focusing on public listed property companies in Malaysia.