1、The CEO Imperative SeriesDoes todays disruption provide the blueprint for tomorrows growth?EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook SurveySeptember 20251|EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey September 2025In brief Despite expecting volatility to linger longer,CEOs express confidence in their capacity to navigate turbule
2、nce.Localization is seen as a critical strategy to counter geopolitical pressures for many CEOs.The M&A outlook remains positive,with alliances and JVs joining deals as a route to acquire skills and technology.In an age of volatility,most global CEOs(57%)expect todays geopolitical and economic uncer
3、tainty to last well beyond a year.This stark outlook marks a pivotal moment to rethink resilience,agility and long-term strategy.Executive summary In response,bold CEOs are not retreating,they are leaning in.Over half(52%)are investing to accelerate portfolio transformation.As the global economy fra
4、ctures,many leaders are rewiring operating models building local and regional capabilities closer to customers,communities and talent.This enables faster adaptation to diverging government rules and shifting markets.Our latest EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey conducted in August 2025 highlights a sta
5、ndout group of leaders:15%of respondents who are more confident than their peers.Theyve completed localization plans ahead of schedule,increased transformation investment,and theyre generating the capital to sustain their forward-looking strategies.ContentsCEOs spot bright signs in a cloudy global e
6、conomyExecutive summaryConsidering whether localization is the new global strategyDeal-making accelerates with CEOs seeking transformative growth317122|EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey September 2025100%45%Increase investment to accelerate portfolio transformation88%54%Intend to finance transformatio