2013 US CEO Survey: Global business strategies
2013 US CEO Survey
US CEOs are honing approaches for 2013: focusing on organic growth, their customers and ever more effective operational models. Fewer are 'very confident' in revenue growth in next 12 months.
As part of the 16th Annual Global CEO Survey, PwC surveyed 167 CEOs who are based in the US. We've grouped what they’re doing to adjust — and set the foundation for new growth, into 11 CEO agenda items for 2013. Click on each for more details.
Growth
More see main
opportunity for
growth in US
market, not
overseas
Deals
Forty-two percent of US CEOs plan a domestic deal in 2013
Risk
US CEOs rate business impact of scenarios like slower China, US growth high
Tax
Higher tax burden among top CEO concerns for 2013
Operations
CEOs want more from operational leaders than
holding the costs
line
Supply chain
How CEOs are shoring up the supply chain to handle disruptions
Talent
Some leadership programs are more effective than others
Strategy
Most US CEOs changing customer strategies in 2013
Social media
CEOs catching up with power of social media
Sustainability
See who plans to raise investment in critical natural resources
Cybersecurity
CEOs rate the potential damage, both financial and reputational
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Bob Moritz, US CEO and Senior Partner discusses the 2013 outlook for US business.
US CEO focus in 2013
CEOs are redirecting investments and strategies against a backdrop of global fiscal and economic uncertainties. Three top focus areas emerge from the survey findings:
- Building resilience to disruption
Expect more strategic alliances and partnerships this year. CEOs are seeking to increase their companies’ ability to swiftly respond to demand changes. Infographic: Impact of increasing economic disruptions - Taking the home-field advantage
Look for a sharpened focus on the US market this year. CEOs are considering domestic deals and want to expand their share in the US market. Infographic: M&A drivers in 2013 - Siding with the customer
Expect interest in predictive analytics and other customer-oriented strategies to keep growing. CEOs are setting the customer as their beacon to build businesses that last. Infographic: Growth projections for key economies
