1、The CEO Imperative SeriesHow can a strategic transformation mindset unlock long-term value?EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey January EY-Parthenon CEO Outlook Survey-January 2025ContentsBroader vision for transformation unlocks clear path to long-term value .42025 set to be a big deal for M&A .9EY-Part

2、henon CEO Outlook Survey-January 2025|1In todays fast-changing landscape,business model innovation and transformation are strategic imperatives.The most confident CEOs are adopting a dynamic mindset viewing change as a core capability.They understand transformation isnt a one-time initiative but an

3、ongoing reimagination of behaviors and potential,rooted in continuous learning and adaptation.Market leaders prioritize holistic long-term transformation over quick fixes.Success requires persistence,strategic vision and investment in one of businesses most critical assets:people.By re-skilling and

4、new-skilling employees,leaders unlock the key competitive edge of human potential.Adaptability is the ultimate advantage.Organizations that embrace a transformational mindset turn disruption into opportunity continuously learning,pivoting and growing,to shape their future with confidence.In brief A

5、slight rise in CEO confidence signals cautious optimism for transformation and growth agendas.Deal appetite is high,as the most confident CEOs see M&A as a driving force of transformation and they are ready to act.Decoding disruption is the key to accelerating sustainable growth,but geopolitical unc

6、ertainty casts a concerning shadow.CEOs are committed to transforming their businesses to gain future competitive advantage amid heightened uncertainties in 2025.CEO confidence steadily increasing across all aspects of the organizationThe latest Global CEO Confidence Index shows a modest three-point