" Snoke had shepherded the First Order through its years in the galactic wilds, transforming a band of Imperial refugees into a weapon forged to reclaim the galaxy. As such, he would always be remembered. But Hux knew the future would need a different kind of leader—one able to direct the galaxy’s industries and nurture their innovations, while commanding its citizens’ respect.
Snoke wasn’t that leader. And neither was Ren. "
― Jason Fry , The Last Jedi (Star Wars: Novelizations, #8)