1、The CEO Imperative SeriesHow do CEOs reimagine enterprises for a future that keeps rewriting itself?EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook SurveyJanuary 20261|EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey January 2026Our CEO Outlook 2026 shows leaders driving growth and adaptability through bold AI transformation,balancing cos
2、t pressures amid uncertainty.Executive summary As CEOs look ahead to 2026,one thing will be consistent with 2025:the need to adapt and continue transforming to help navigate a volatile and changing environment.Persistent geopolitical uncertainty and uneven economic momentum are intensifying the impe
3、rative to reimagine the enterprise further and faster including accelerating progress along the artificial intelligence(AI)adoption curve to enhance organizational adaptability.Even as CEOs temper their global outlook,they remain confident in their ability to transform at speed and create sustainabl
4、e advantage.While volatility will persist into 2026,many companies believe they have laid the foundations for AI-driven transformation and digital resilience.Portfolio reshaping,strategic deals and efficiency programs often powered by AI and automation are now giving CEOs a stronger baseline to navi
5、gate disruption with confidence.Yet the challenges ahead demand even greater discipline.Slow and fragile economic growth will force leadership teams to make sharper In brief CEOs face continued geopolitical uncertainty and cost pressures but remain confident in driving growth through AI,talent and o
6、perational efficiency.AI moving from pilot projects to enterprise-scale integration,primed to be a core driver of productivity,adaptability and competitive advantage.M&A accelerates transformation by delivering technology,talent and market access faster than organic growth,despite rising geopolitica