20:50 27 June 2025
Global Executives Focus on Growth Despite Rising Challenges – Forvis Mazars 2025 Report
According to the Forvis Mazars C-suite Barometer 2025, based on input from over 1,700 top executives across 35+ countries, global business leaders remain focused on growth and international expansion, despite rising competition and geopolitical instability. An impressive 93 percent of respondents expect their organizations to grow in 2025.
In Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), 90 percent of leaders share this optimism, with organic growth, private equity, and strategic partnerships driving development. Energy prices, economic uncertainty, and competition remain the top barriers.
In Poland, 92 percent of executives predict business growth, and 82 percent saw revenue increases in 2024. Key priorities for 2025 include international expansion (36 percent), cost-cutting (30 percent), and IT transformation (28 percent). Popular expansion targets include Germany, the U.S., and the Czech Republic.
Although 60 percent of Polish firms have digital strategies, fewer executives believe in strong returns from tech investment compared to global peers. AI is already in use in 66 percent of Polish companies, but ethical concerns and budget constraints remain high. Despite challenges, business leaders across the region are determined to adapt and compete effectively on a global scale.
(WBJ)
