PwC surveyed 5,050 CEOs in 100 countries and territories over January and February 2021 for the firm’s 24th Annual Global CEO survey.  The findings?  A record 76% of global business leaders predict that economic growth will improve this year.

Survey Highlights

• 57% of US CEOs plan to pursue new M&A in the next 12 months

• 63% of US CEOs plan to launch a new product or service in the next 12 months

• 77% of global CEOs are seeking operational efficiencies as a top priority over the next 12 months

• 48% of US CEOs plan to increase their investments in cybersecurity & data privacy (with 30% planning to increase investments by 10% or more)

• More than 22% of US CEOs say they’re adopting new environmental, social & governance (ESG) disclosure standards

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