of CEOs believe their company will not be economically viable in ten years if no changes are made.
expect global economic growth over the next twelve months.
are very confident about their company's revenue growth over the next twelve months.
believe the number of employees will increase over the next twelve months.
CEOs in the automotive sector are most concerned about macroeconomic volatility. This is roughly in line with the global average.
A significant proportion of CEOs doubt the long-term viability of their company's business model. The pressure to reinvent their company is therefore considerable and has led to actions over the past five years which touch upon the organisation's business model.
The rise of (Gen)AI continues and the expected effects of this technology on efficiency and profitability remain high. A considerable number of CEO's plan to further integrate this technology into their organisation.
Some 86 percent of CEOs in the automotive sector have made climate-friendly investments over the past five years. While about 39 percent of this group report higher costs, 27 percent also report higher revenues.