1、Building global ambitionC-suite barometer:outlook 2024 2 Foreword 4 Executive summary 6 Confidence and optimism on the up 10 Topping the C-suite agenda 12 Transformation in a digital world 17 The rise of international growth as a strategic priority 20 Recognising greater sustainability commitments 2

2、7 The new laws of talent attraction 29 MethodologyContentsForewordAt the end of 2023,we gathered the views of leading executives from all over the world for our annual C-suite barometer.With insights from around 800 executives across over 30 countries,we uncovered a significant increase in optimism,

3、suggesting 2024 is set to be a bounce forward year:a year of increasing investments,transformations and strong growth ambitions.Its terrific to see such high levels of optimism and renewed confidence among our C-suite respondents this year.Its a good indication of whats to come.In the face of volati

4、lity,the C-suite has demonstrated resilience and agility and is now set for growth.Many businesses have retained investment potential,particularly a lot of larger businesses.Government support for business continued when many countries emerged from pandemic conditions.This has made companies relativ

5、ely cash secure and ensured they have reserves to draw on and use to invest in their next stage of growth.New geopolitical and economic factors influenced initial uncertainty in Q1 of the last financial year and the likelihood of organisations achieving growth targets was in constant question.The C-

6、suite is now approaching a bounce forward year,more resilient and equipped with the learnings from the pandemic(and arguably from previous recessions).Our C-suite barometer shows a clear focus on four areas this year:transforming technology,international expansion,sustainability and talent strategie