PwC: Greek CEOs optimistic about economies and businesses

Greek CEOs are also optimistic about the recovery of the economies, according to the results of the 24th Annual Report of CEO of PwC, Specifically, one year after the onset of the pandemic, 75% of Greek CEOs, in harmony with global CEOs, express their optimism recording a large increase compared to last year's pessimistic outlook where the corresponding index reached only 23%.

This optimism of Greek CEOs extends to the performance of their company, as 39% say that in the next 12 months the prospects of their organizations for revenue growth is great, while respectively over a three-year period this percentage reaches 55 %.

According to Mario Psaltis, CEO, PwC Greece: "One year after the outbreak of the pandemic, there is optimism for economic recovery. However, the pandemic has revealed weaknesses in business models and brought new challenges to business. "Despite the recovery of Greek CEO confidence, there is concern about how fragile the economic recovery will be and uncertainty about geopolitical developments."

What they focus on

According to the study, Greek CEOs focus on extroversion through the adoption of a development agenda, focusing on productivity, technological investment (54%) and upgrading the skills of human resources (36%). After the "wave" of technology acceleration during COVID-19 for most Greek companies, the biggest investment priority is digital transformation. In addition, investing in employees reflects the growing awareness of the critical role that human resources play in the successful completion of business transformation.

Konstantinos Takos, Director, People & Change Consulting Leader, PwC Greece comments: "CEOs in Greece seek the rapid growth of their businesses and the pursuit of productivity benefits....