Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition The CEO Radar: The New Global Agenda (Sponsored Content)
Apr 6, 2025
In this discussion, Christoph Schweitzer, CEO of BCG, shares insights on the shifting global agenda in business leadership. He highlights how recent elections have shifted focus from environmental issues to trade and taxes. The conversation reveals a declining emphasis on AI despite its growing relevance, and contrasts differing CEO attitudes toward climate action. Schweitzer also examines the challenges of navigating a polarized workforce, stressing the importance of empathy and shared corporate values in today's business landscape.
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AI Value Gap
- While AI remains a top priority for most CEOs, many struggle to achieve expected value.
- This leads to more cautious discussions of AI in earnings calls, as ambition exceeds reality.
AI Implementation Strategy
- Focus on fewer AI use cases and invest significantly in those areas.
- Prioritize upskilling your workforce to adapt to new AI-driven work models.
Regional AI Trends
- AI agent excitement is consistent across regions, with some European markets leading in AI workforce upskilling.
- However, European CEOs express greater regulatory insecurity, particularly regarding the EU AI Act.