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Navigating the Now: 2025 Fall Executive Outlook

In a business environment where uncertainty is the new constant, do you pull back or lean in? Our fall 2025 executive outlook survey reveals that a majority of leaders are choosing to invest. With 290 executive respondents, from CEOs to CFOs and VPs of finance, across more than 20 industries, the results are clear: they are actively responding to today’s macroeconomic shifts, adopting new technologies, and managing emerging risks.

The survey report provides a data-driven picture of the key trends and strategic priorities shaping the remainder of 2025 and beyond. Download it now to get actionable insights that will help you benchmark your strategy and build a more resilient organization.

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Inside the 2025 Fall Executive Outlook Report

  • Macroeconomic Impact: Learn why 62% of executives reported that macroeconomic shifts had an extremely significant impact on their strategic planning in the first half of 2025.

  • Proactive Investment: See how over 50% of organizations have already increased capital investment, operating expenses, and technology budgets to prepare for emerging risks and opportunities.

  • The AI Adoption Gap: Understand the sharp difference in AI integration between public companies and private firms (76% vs. 45% respectively), and the key functions being automated.

  • Top Strategic Priorities: Discover why improving budgeting, forecasting accuracy, and scenario planning is the top strategic initiative for finance and accounting functions over the next 12-24 months.

  • Emerging Risk Landscape: Find out why cybersecurity threats are the top emerging risk leaders are preparing for, followed by regulatory changes and supply chain disruptions.

  • C-Suite Perspectives: Gain a more complete picture of business strategy with insights from CEOs, CFOs, and finance directors, revealing how priorities align or diverge at the top.

Despite current market challenges, 74% of respondents expect to see an improved macroeconomic environment over the next 6-12 months.

Download your free copy of the 2025 fall executive outlook report above to gain the data-driven insights you need to build a more agile and resilient strategy for the months ahead.

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