Local CEOs confident of business growth despite recession forecast
Despite an anticipated recession, SA CEOs are already mitigating against expected risks with hopes of shaping business growth over the next few years. This is according to KPMG’s 2022 CEO Outlook Survey which finds that executives are focusing on technology, talent and ESG to enhance company performance. “A promising 72% of local executives have already taken steps to boost productivity in preparation for [the] anticipated recession, indicating CEOs are cautiously focused on future opportunities during such uncertainty,” says KPMG.