40% of Executives See Economic Risks as Top Concern: Report

As geopolitical tensions evolve into new forms, 40 percent of board members and C-suite executives are now identifying economic conditions as the most significant risk factor for their organizations over the next two to three years, according to a report by Protiviti.

- TDG NETWORK

The 2025 edition of 'Executive Perspectives on Top Risks' report says that with inflationary pressures and global market shifts threatening growth opportunities and profit margins, business leaders worldwide are increasingly focused on navigating the uncertainties shaping the future of the global economy.

The report added that economic conditions, including inflation, deglobalization, and geopolitical tensions, have emerged as the number one risk globally for business leaders.

This concern reflects the collective fatigue resulting from the uncertainty that has plagued global markets since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The threat of protectionism, supply chain disruptions, and volatile fiscal and monetary policies have compounded these challenges, particularly as many economies outside the U.S. have yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels.