1、Catalysing competitivenessin the age of AIPwC Channel Islands CEO SurveyMarch 2026PwC2Catalysing competitiveness in the age of AIWelcome to PwCs second Channel Islands CEO survey report Last year,for the first time,we included Channel Islands CEOs in PwCs annual Global CEO Survey,and Im delighted we

2、 have continued for a second year running.At the end of 2025,we surveyed business leaders from across Guernsey and Jersey.Their views were among those of more than four thousand CEOs from around the world who took part in PwCs 29th Annual Global CEO Survey published in January 2026.In this Channel I

3、slands report,we delve further into whats front of mind for local business leaders and how this aligns or differs from global peers.The year 2025 was certainly a period of global change and 2026 is continuing this trend.Leading through geopolitical uncertainty and accelerating effective artificial i

4、ntelligence(AI)adoption are top priorities for CEOs globally,and the Channel Islands picture is no different.Business leaders in Guernsey and Jersey are feeling positive about the future but,at the same time,concerned about managing risks and keeping up with the pace of change.Many of the challenges

5、 facing global CEOs,such as access to AI-ready talent,are seen more acutely locally.But we can also see differentiating strengths,such as in innovation capabilities and collaborations.We know that our islands industries and businesses need to continue to evolve.PwCs Value in Motion research describe

6、s how sectors are reshaping and creating new growth opportunities.Our survey shows 62%of Channel Islands CEOs have already moved into new markets,with ambition for more.That is also reflected in our local industry-specific research,such as the PwC Channel Islands Wealth Management Insights 2025 whic