SURVEY: Economy, Cyber Threats and Talent Dominate List of Critical Near-Term Risks for Boards and Executives

Above all other concerns, the economy remains the number one risk keeping global business leaders up at night, according to a new survey from Protiviti and North Carolina State University's ERM Initiative. The survey measures the most pressing business risks over the next 2-3 years, as well as a decade later. Economic uncertainty and volatility are expected to persist as leaders grapple with inflation, tariffs, geopolitical upheaval, growth in AI and other emerging technologies, and upcoming policy changes from new administrations globally.

The 13th annual survey, "Executive Perspectives on Top Near- and Long-Term Risks," polled 1,215 board members and C-suite executives around the world about their views on 32 macroeconomic, strategic and operational risks facing their companies over the near term (two to three years ahead) and the long-term (a decade later). In today's interconnected risk landscape, business leaders face complex uncertainties but feel better prepared to operate in a volatile environment and keep pace with change. The report may be accessed here.