Are the recruitment criteria for CEOs different from the criteria for recruiters?

Yes it would be different for  CEO's versus to other personnel in the company.

The  key qualities that need to be seen or concurred are

• Ability to get along with people and carry them along.
• Visionary to develop business
• Motivate personnel to deliver
• Task master.
• Positive and  optimistic
• PR Skills
• Leadership skills
• Integrity and honesty
• Identify the right person for the job.
• Promote a culture of growth and harmony in the company.

Virtues of Patience, devotion and drive.