PwC's Annual Global CEO Survey
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Australia focus
30% of Australia's CEOs are 'very confident' about their company's growth prospects in the next 12 months. |
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Top three destinations for growth in next 12 months: China (64%), US (52%) and India (23%) |
Opportunities for growth
- Organic growth in existing domestic markets is the strongest growth opportunity say 39% of Australia's CEOs.
- 55% say that M&A / strategic alliances / joint ventures is an investment priority.
- Australasia (67%), North America (42%), South East Asia (42%) and Western Europe (33%) were named as the top target regions for M&A/strategic alliances/joint ventures.
Investment priorities
- Australia's CEOs top investment priority is improving operational effectiveness (70%).
Appetite for change
The top three changes Australia's CEOs say need to be made in next 12 months are:
- Organisational structure (86%)
- M&A / strategic alliance / joint ventures (82%)
- Technology investments (82%).
Global CEO Survey updates
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Tax strategy and corporate reputation:
a business issue
62% of CEOs surveyed in the 16th Annual Global CEO Survey cited the tax burden as the biggest threat to growth. The analysis looks at how tax fits into CEO's views on corporate reputation, how tax strategy is becoming a key part of reputation and the implications of tax for businesses and governments around the world. Learn more… |
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What makes a great leader?
As part of the 16th Annual Global CEO Survey, we asked CEOs to name the leaders and leadership qualities they most admire. View CEO's top 10 leaders and key leadership attributes and take our interactive poll to have your say. Learn more… |
