How do CEOs chart a path to growth when the map keeps changing?

EY

According to EY, CEOs today face a new kind of volatility, with shifting trade and tariff policies making strategic leadership critical. Will this turbulence rival the 2008 global financial crisis (GFC) or the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic? Time will tell, but as global trade realigns, leading CEOs are acting decisively, turning uncertainty into opportunity.

Bold CEOs reassess operations, make tough calls, and free up capital for future growth. Inaction isn’t an option. Those who move early to reshape their portfolios could gain a lasting edge.

The latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey, conducted in March and April 2025, brings into focus urgent strategic questions at the top of the boardroom agenda.

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