The Price of Paralysis

Criticaleye Lead Partner AlixPartners paints a stark picture of global volatility, economic fragility, geopolitical shocks and relentless market shifts, in its 2025 'Turnaround and Transformation Survey'. While record levels of corporates fall into distress, this report shows that decisive leaders are using transformation, agility and bold restructuring to turn uncertainty into competitive advantage. For CFOs and CEOs, the message is clear: survival now depends on speed, focus and execution.

Key takeaways include:

• 96 percent of executives expect geopolitical disruption to drive rising distress, making strategic agility a Boardroom imperative
• 70 percent foresee regional economic decline in the next 12 months, underscoring the need for early intervention and rigorous cost control
• one in three leaders believe transformation must start now, with proactive restructuring seen as the key to staying ahead of market headwinds