Bold leadership is imperative in today’s dynamic environment. Industrial manufacturing and automotive CEOs must proactively navigate a landscape defined by continual change, seizing emerging opportunities and addressing complex challenges head-on. With electrification, AI, including agentic AI, and digitalization transforming every aspect of production and customer engagement, leaders are called to drive innovation, resilience, and sustainability. By closely monitoring emerging trends and adopting agile strategies, CEOs are actively positioning their organizations to keep pace with rapid industry transformation. This report provides a comprehensive understanding of how leaders worldwide are responding to disruption, leveraging technology, and driving sustainable growth in a fast-evolving landscape.
Key findings
49% of IM CEOs anticipate ‘high impact’ deal activity with automotive executives at almost the same level (44 percent)
47% in automotive and 63 percent in IM say supply chain resilience is the top operational priority
70% plan to allocate 10–20 percent of their budget to AI over the next year
Why download the report?
By downloading the 2025 Industrial Manufacturing & Automotive CEO Outlook report, you’ll unlock unique perspectives on:
- Discover actionable strategies from CEOs in industrial manufacturing and automotive for thriving in an era of disruption.
- Benchmark your organization against global industry leaders.
- Gain insights into technology, talent, and sustainability trends shaping the future of industrial manufacturing and automotive sectors.
Enhance your strategic planning with expert analysis and actionable insights from CEO’s of leading automotive and industrial manufacturing companies.
