CEO Opinions

A significant majority of Caribbean CEOs maintain a positive outlook on global economic growth in 2025, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey. The regional findings, unveiled during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, indicate that nearly 70% of Caribbean CEOs anticipate an increase in global economic growth over...

Malaysian CEOs remain confident in both global and domestic economic growth but are increasingly uncertain about the long-term sustainability of their companies. According to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, 55% of Malaysian business leaders believe their companies will not remain viable over the next decade if they continue on...

Ideas matter. They spark conversations, guide decisions, and set businesses apart in competitive markets. For knowledge-based companies, where expertise is the core product, ideas aren’t just nice to have—they’re essential assets. But how do you ensure your thought leadership program consistently generates the kind of ideas that lead markets rather...

3 Reasons You Need AI-Powered Spend Analytics. Have you modernized your spend management?  It’s Data Privacy Week — a week dedicated to “safeguarding data” and understanding the many consequences of data violations. Believe it or not, your organization is likely suffering from several types of fraud, and comprehensive spend analytics...

A recent survey by PwC revealed that CEOs in the GCC, including Oman, are among the most optimistic globally about revenue growth in 2025. Despite their confidence, regional leaders are acutely aware of the challenges posed by AI, climate concerns, and intensifying competition as industries evolve and boundaries blur. The...

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff stated on Thursday that today’s business leaders would be the last to oversee the entire human workforce as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes an integral part of organizational operations. Speaking during a panel at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, he emphasized that the...

Simplifying India’s tax regime is expected to be the central government's primary focus to drive GDP growth, as indicated by the majority of CEOs surveyed by Moneycontrol and Deloitte. An exclusive survey conducted by Moneycontrol and Deloitte between January 10 and 22, involving 45 CEOs from sectors such as financial...

Nearly 60% of CEOs worldwide anticipate an improvement in global economic growth over the next 12 months, according to PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, released during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting. The survey, which gathered insights from 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries and territories, also revealed that 42%...

Generative AI (GenAI) continues to influence organizational strategies, with over half of CEOs reporting improvements in workforce efficiency and one-third citing financial gains, according to new research. PwC’s 28th Annual Global CEO Survey, which gathered responses from 4,701 CEOs across 109 countries, revealed that 56% of respondents experienced enhanced workforce...

A recent survey by the 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer has revealed that 7 in 10 people believe government officials, business leaders, and journalists intentionally mislead them by making statements they know to be false or exaggerated. The report, released on Sunday, highlighted a growing erosion of trust in institutions that...