-: It is a wonderful and very interesting time to be CEO.
Yet, it can also feel complicated
or even overwhelming at times.
At BCG, we work with CEOs
around the world and across industries
to help them navigate their toughest challenges.
There's a lot to juggle.
Obviously, leading the company in a way
that it delivers top-line growth, strong profitability,
and cash flow is a priority at every point in time.
Setting the long-term purpose, vision,
and strategy matters just as much.
But today, CEOs do all of that,
facing enormous uncertainties.
Where will the economy go?
Not only in your home market, but globally?
How could politics
and rapidly-changing, highly personal societal expectations
impact the company, and what geopolitical scenarios
could add further complexity?
Technology, in particular AI and generative AI,
are likely to change every industry
and many core processes.
CEOs need to understand and shape the tech
and AI agenda for their company,
working closely with a very wide range of partners.
Climate and sustainability challenges come on top.
We have not solved these.
CEOs continue to feel pressure
from many stakeholders in that regard,
and they have to make complex decisions
with very long-term impact.
And as a CEO, you have to navigate
all of this while keeping energy high,
remaining positive and empathetic,
so you build trust with customers,
energize your employees,
and attract top talent for the future.
Wow.
As I've witnessed CEOs dealing with these challenges,
I've seen impressive successes,
people who truly love the jobs they have
and are making a massive impact.
At BCG, we listen hard
and we help CEOs make sense of the world,
solve their biggest challenges, and excel in their work.
A thriving CEO is so important - for the business,
for employees, for customers, and communities.
(upbeat chiming)