Good morning.
In the latest CEO survey conducted by Fortune and Deloitte, chief executives expressed growing optimism, with 27% feeling bullish about the global economy’s future, a significant increase from 7% last October. Recently, Fortune organized a virtual discussion with members of the Fortune CEO Initiative to gather their perspectives.
While positive trends in inflation, interest rates, and recruitment have boosted confidence, Deloitte U.S. CEO Jason Girzadas highlighted that CEOs are particularly optimistic about the transformative potential of AI, focusing on business evolution. This sentiment is echoed by NYSE Group President Lynn Martin, emphasizing the importance of agility in the face of uncertainty.
Several CEOs shared their insights:
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Stanley Bergman, Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein, mentioned, “The labor issues are not as bad as they were…the whole world is an available resource.”
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Chrissy Taylor, President and CEO of Enterprise Mobility, stated, “We’re calling this the year of the operator and back to basics.”
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Marc Rosen, CEO of JCPenney, highlighted, “We see the customer looking more for value…When the economy takes a downturn, they are the first to suffer and the last to recover.”
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Penny Pennington, Managing Partner at Edward Jones, emphasized the separation of politics from investment decisions.
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Pat Geraghty, President and CEO of GuideWell, discussed the evolving landscape of health care benefits.
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Alex Zhavoronkov, Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, expressed concerns about geopolitical tensions impacting business operations.
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Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis, underscored the transformative potential of AI in healthcare.
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Tom McInerney, President and CEO of Genworth Financial, addressed rising healthcare costs for aging populations.
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Barak Eilam, CEO of NICE, highlighted the balance between embracing AI advancements and avoiding overhype.
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BJ Schaknowski, CEO of symplr, mentioned the anticipation of organic growth and upcoming acquisitions.
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Rob Lake, Co-founder and CEO of Boulevard, focused on preparing the workforce and future leaders for upcoming challenges.
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Kunaal Patawari, CEO of Gemini Corporation, discussed the importance of maintaining a creative spirit in the workplace.
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