EY’s latest CEO survey includes a new Global CEO Confidence Index, and there is one clear finding: confident executives are prepared to make positive and bold decisions – they are more willing to be proactive.
At its most basic level, corporate confidence arises from the assurance leaders have in their company’s abilities. It reflects optimism about the organisation’s market position and future. High board-level confidence enables faster and bolder strategic choices and a greater willingness to pursue potentially high-reward opportunities while managing greater risk.
Confident boards invest more in innovation and research activities. They are more likely to expand into new markets. Strong corporate confidence can help attract top talent and investors. Well-founded confidence drives crucial decisions that foster growth and value creation.
This latest EY CEO Outlook Pulse survey of 1,200 executives globally, part of the EY CEO Imperative series, finds respondents challenged across multiple fronts. Leaders are navigating opportunities and risks within a complex landscape shaped by the rise of emerging technologies. They are also responding to evolving customer demands and expectations, while managing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. In this dynamic context, they are rethinking, reimagining and reshaping their companies for a future that remains unpredictable.
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