1、KPMG 2025 GlobalCEO OutlookKPMG.Make the Difference.October 2025KPMG International| doubling down on AI and talent investment as the keys to resilience and growthDespite confidence in the global economy falling to pandemic levels,79 percent of CEOs are optimistic about their own organizations prospe
2、cts and are strongly backing a combination of investment in AI(71 percent)and retaining and retraining of high-potential talent(71 percent)to sustain and fuel future growth.Most CEOs(72 percent)have already adjusted their growth strategies to tackle ongoing,interconnected challenges.Looking ahead,th
3、e majority anticipate rising revenues and an increased workforce over the next three years.Expectations for AI investment returns have also accelerated,with most leaders now predicting results within one to three yearsfar sooner than the three to five years projected in 2024.to face geopolitical ten
4、sions and economic uncertainty but KPMGs 11th CEO Outlook shows that leaders are positive,if cautious,about the future.The world continues72%adjusted growth strategies to tackle ongoing challenges 2025 Copyright owned by one or more of the KPMG International entities.KPMG International entities prov
5、ide no services to clients.All rights reserved.2025 CEO Outlook|2 OverviewBills noteESGTalentTech&AIAboutEconomic outlookOverviewBill ThomasGlobal Chairman&CEO“Its clear from our findings that CEOs are finding opportunities from disruption by investing boldly in technology,innovation and talent.With
6、 what we are seeing theres a careful balance required between innovation and responsibility.CEO responses on AI exemplify this,with leaders recognizing the need to embrace innovation while managing concerns over ethics,regulation,upskilling and access to talent.Ultimately,the leaders who can embrace