Opportunities for Growth
The 2023 Qatar CEO Outlook report provides insights into the current economic and geopolitical landscape and how CEOs are navigating this uncertainty. Despite ongoing challenges, CEOs remain optimistic and are taking a proactive approach to deliver positive outcomes.
The report highlights that the majority of CEOs have already adopted a three-year growth strategy and are prioritizing capital investment in buying new technology, and in developing their workforce's skills and capabilities to support their growth and transformation.
Against the backdrop of a complex and rapidly evolving environment, Qatar’s CEOs are facing numerous threats characterized by emerging/ disruptive technology, cybercrime and cyber insecurity, regulatory concerns, and talent.
We find CEOs navigating economic uncertainties with optimism, prioritizing disruptive technologies like generative AI, and championing ESG governance. Despite challenges from cyber threats to regulatory hurdles, their commitment to integrity and long term strategic planning remains unwavering and ready to make bold decisions for the greater good, even in complex times.
Ahmed Abu Sharkh
Country Senior Partner
KPMG in Qatar
Country Senior Partner
KPMG in Qatar
The main themes of the 2023 CEO Outlook report are:
CEO profiles
Sheikh Ali Bin
Jabor Al Thani
CEO
Ooredoo
Qatar
Salman
Gulzar
Country Head
Mashreq Bank
Ibrahim Bn
Khalid Al Sulaiti
President
Youth
Entrepreneurship Council
Abdul Hakeem
Mostafawi
CEO
HSBC
Qatar
Sheikh Hamad
Abdulla Jassim
Al-Thani
CEO
Vodafone
Qatar
Salem
Al Mannai
CEO
QIC
Group
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