Powerful ESG fund managers won't invest in companies that lack environmentally thoughtful strategies. Beyond decarbonisation, many other environmental issues are part of the activist investor debate. Your board and CEO need fresh ideas and approaches. Circular economy business models are on the rise but they should not contend with digital for transformation resources. Instead the two can be productively combined.

Now in its second decade, Gartner’s global CEO survey uncovers business leader priority changes that will redirect the use of technology in the business. Momentous events are reshaping the business world; this session will explain some of the domino consequences for CIOs.

The global economy has shifted on its axis. Inflation and delocalization require CEOs to drop the cost floor, as the basis of competition. Retargeting digital weapons at productivity is the new way for executive leaders to win.

Boards are looking for long-term strategic competitive advantage from their digital business investments. It is no longer about 'just' incremental fringe improvements in enterprise financials. Analysis from the Board survey 2023 will be presented, with a particular emphasis on how executive leaders can support board objectives in driving long-term competitive advantage in a difficult environment colored increasingly by societal challenges including DE&I and sustainability priorities.