The majority of European leaders (41%) identify as AI ‘Explorers’, already either using AI to an extent or preparing a case for adoption. However, compared to all regions, Europe also has the largest fraction of leaders (21%) who are cautious or averse to AI. Discover the full regional outlook from our 2024 Survey of Business Leaders.
Fostering economic stability and growth in Costa Rica
Over the past 25 years, Costa Rica has made commendable progress, including resuming growth post-COVID-19. However, the path to sustainable economic growth remains fraught with challenges. Economic resilience is bolstered by exports, as domestic consumption is currently weakened by inflation and high unemployment levels.
LATAM: Business confidence driven by innovation and AI
Discover the key insights from 2024’s HLB Survey of Business Leaders from the LATAM (Latin America) region, where leaders express an unwavering confidence amid economic challenges and attitudes to AI adoption are amongst the most innovative across the globe.
Is optimism waning: Business Services sector outlook
There are mixed projections from business services leaders about general global growth throughout 2024. Leaders now accept a growing range of business risks, such as economic uncertainty, inflation, and cybersecurity.
Disruption and opportunity: Technology sector outlook
As a key enabler for business adoption, keeping abreast of new technologies could be essential to ensure survival and success in challenging times. We asked leaders in the Technology sector what they will focus on in 2024 and how they will leverage change.
Retailers look to AI to face macro risks: Retail sector outlook
How do Retail business leaders intend to prepare for 2024? How will they tackle changes to the international landscape, and how quickly can they adopt new technologies (including AI) in their businesses?
Forging their own path to growth: Agriculture, Food & Beverage sector outlook
It’s clear that leaders in the agriculture, food and beverage sectors are facing exceptional change. How will they harness new technologies like AI to continue to innovate and grow?
Emerging tech and cautious optimism: Real Estate sector outlook
We deep-dive into 2024’s Survey of Business Leaders findings from the Real Estate & Construction (RE&C) sector, to unveil the unique challenges and opportunities facing this industry amidst a turbulent business landscape.
Taking on change head-on: Manufacturing sector outlook
We dive into how manufacturing sector leaders are navigating the complexities of 2024, capitalising on shifts in the global business environment and harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to drive growth and innovation.
Optimism and change: Financial sector outlook
Here we illustrate Financial Services’ position vis-à-vis the broader economy, seeking to unveil the sector’s priorities for 2024 and explore how business leaders are addressing business challenges through the strategic adoption of new technologies, such as AI, to drive innovation and foster growth.
A subdued year for the Australian IPO market
HLB Mann Judd’s annual IPO Watch Australia Report analyses IPO activity over the past 12 months on a number of key metrics, including listing volume, share price performance, industry spread and overall trends, as well as a review of the pipeline for the year ahead. Read our 2024 report.
Survey of Business Leaders 2024
Discover more about embracing AI for competitive advantage in the HLB Survey of Business Leaders 2024.