Infrastructure and Transport: KPMG 2025 Global CEO Outlook

The 2025 Infrastructure and Transport CEO Outlook finds leaders bullish on growth prospects, with a rebound in strategic mergers and acquisitions, to consolidate and enhance digital and sustainable capabilities. There are high hopes for AI, to drive improvements in project delivery, asset performance and energy efficiency. Supply chain resilience is another big priority, as organizations pivot to new regions in response to geopolitical change.

The winners will be those who turn bold headlines into actionable strategies — especially in AI, talent, project performance and financing. Download the report to find out more about the key trends shaping the sector in 2026 and beyond.

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KPMG 2025 Global Infrastructure and Transport CEO Outlook

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Key findings

Mergers and acquisitions

59% expect M&A with ‘moderate impact’, up from 37% in 2024

AI adoption

Biggest obstacles to AI adoption are lack of regulation (60%) and ethical challenges (58%)

Supply chains

Number one barrier to net zero is the complexity of decarbonizing supply chains (32%)

Hear from our leaders

CEO’s express optimism over growth prospects and the potential of AI, tempered by concerns about inflation, supply chain disruption, and workforce skills. The future for the sector may be bright, but companies should ensure that they have the technological capabilities, resilience and regulatory nous to seize opportunities.

Lisa Kelvey

Global Head of Infrastructure & Transport

KPMG International

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The most pressing risks and emerging opportunities shaping the infrastructure and transport sector.
How CEOs are responding to fast-moving geopolitical and economic shifts.
Benchmarking your organization against global industry leaders.

Enhance your strategic planning with expert analysis and actionable insights from leading executives in infrastructure and transport.

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