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      The 2025 CEO Outlook survey reveals how technology and telecommunications CEOs are addressing these major economic, technological, geopolitical, regulatory, and talent challenges.

      The responses indicate that the sector is approaching the future with confidence, keen to embrace AI and innovate.

      Chris Cadden

      Partner, Management Consulting

      KPMG in Ireland



      Key findings


      • Regulatory convergence and scrutiny

        80% of CEOs are confident in their companies’ growth prospects and 83% are confident in the sector’s growth prospects

      • Investment priority

        71% of CEOs agree that AI is a top investment priority

      • Agentic AI

        62% of CEOs believe agentic AI will have a “transformational” or “significant” impact on their organizations

      • ESG compliance and reporting

        53% of CEOs prioritise ESG compliance and reporting to meet investor and regulatory expectations



      About the report

      Conducted with 1,350 CEOs, the report provides unique insight into the mindset, strategies and planning tactics of CEOs. This report focuses exclusively on the CEOs surveyed from technology companies and telecommunications companies with comparisons between these two subsectors noted where relevant.



      Download the report

      Download 2025 CEO Outlook

      KPMG 2025 Technology & Telecommunications CEO Outlook

      (PDF, 931KB)


      Get in touch

      To explore how KPMG can help your technology or media company thrive, please contact Chris Cadden for an initial conversation.

      We'd be delighted to hear from you.

      Chris Cadden

      Partner, Management Consulting

      KPMG in Ireland

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