CEO Research Results 2023

This research, conducted at our CEO Retreat, subtitled Reimagining High-Performance Leadership, provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and priorities for CEOs this year.

Key findings from Criticaleye's CEO Research:

Only 22% have full confidence their team can lead business transformation
Most CEOs (96%) say executive mentoring improves performance
The senior leadership team has become the most challenging stakeholder group
Investment in new technology is the biggest change in organisations
Over half of CEOs (57%) feel isolated in their role
Cost reduction has become a top priority for CEOs

Don't miss this video on leading sustainability, taken at the CEO Retreat. Featuring comment from Sebastian Munden, Chair, The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), Naomi Simcock, Executive Director, John Lewis and Justin Ash, CEO, Spire Healthcare.

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