Geopolitical risk reshapes boardroom agenda — EY report

•As CEOs prioritise growth, AI deals
By Peter Egwuatu
Geopolitical risks have moved to the centre of Chief Executive Officers’ (CEOs) priorities, with 56 per cent identifying it as the biggest business risk over the next 12 months, according to the latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey.
The survey, released yesterday, covered 1,200 CEOs across 21 countries and showed that despite rising geopolitical and macroeconomic pressures, business leaders remain focused on profitability, resilience and long-term growth. About 82 per cent of CEOs said they now prioritise disciplined growth over rapid expansion.
“CEOs are focusing more on careful growth and long-term change using AI and smart...