Heading into 2012, US CEOs show measured optimism as they face wide disparities in their operations around the world. To be sure, slow recovery at home and crisis in Europe are immediate concerns. But long-term fundamentals point to robust growth in Asia, Africa, and Latin America -- and CEO strategies are clearly targeting this opportunity.

Charts detailing responses from CEOs on global growth strategies, growth approach to innovation, talent strategy that spurs growth, and the response to risk in light of Europe's sovereign debt crisis, and much more.

As the Knowledge Partner for the APEC 2011 CEO Summit, PwC conducted a survey of over 300 business executives on key business issues and trends. The Survey explored such topics as barriers to trade, the growth of bilateral trade amongst countries within the region, the rising competition for talent, and the impact of the innovations in the field of technology.

As Asia Pacific economies continue their rapid growth and become more deeply integrated, multinational companies are changing how their expanding in the region for the long-haul--from setting up regional hubs and distribution networks, to developing local talent, to building brand loyalty amongst the region's rapidly growing number of middle class consumers.