CIOs under pressure as disruptions mount
Dive Brief
Members of the C-suite, including technology executives, report that external volatility creates tension around innovation, according to a KPMG survey.
Published May 18, 2026
Dive Brief:
- Companies today are facing disruptions on multiple fronts, from rising geopolitical tensions to ongoing supply chain turmoil, creating tension in the C-suite. Almost three-fourths of CEOs reported feeling under pressure to accelerate innovation and adjust their business strategy while 67% of CIOs, CTOs and chief AI officers are feeling pressure to improve customer experience, according to KPMG’s Adaptability Pulse Survey released Wednesday.
- Many enterprises experiencing operational disruption tend to react rather than proactively enact a strategic plan, according to the report. KPMG surveyed 1,120 executives, many of whom indicated that their companies are stuck in a cycle of short-term fixes and putting out fires when faced with external pressures. Proactive strategies, on the other hand, are almost 1.5 times more likely to...
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