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APAC CEOs Report Greater Readiness as AI and Geopolitical Risks Intensify

A survey of 70 Asia-Pacific CEOs finds stronger perceived readiness despite expectations of more disruption, with AI and alliances high on the agenda.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 21 October 2026 – Asia-Pacific chief executives are reporting stronger confidence in their ability to adapt even as they anticipate greater geopolitical disruption, according to Egon Zehnder’s latest CEO survey, which puts artificial intelligence at the centre of the regional business agenda.

The leadership advisory firm’s 2026 study, The CEO Response, surveyed 843 chief executives worldwide, including 70 in Asia-Pacific. Among the regional respondents, 94% rated AI as a critical or existentially critical challenge, compared with 91% globally.

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