At CEO level you should have learnt many things when coming through the ranks of your chosen career. Never underestimate a person's ability or passion because of inequality. Age is a mere number, we are living longer. Good leadership and being inclusive equals a happy dedicated workforce, success isn't brought about by one person but by many. In the new world, trust that your workforce is behind you, they are grown ups with responsibility, it will become evident soon enough when people aren't pitching for the greater good. A second chance can make a person. Never forget we all have to start somewhere.