Opportunities for Growth

The 2023 Qatar CEO Outlook report provides insights into the current economic and geopolitical landscape and how CEOs are navigating this uncertainty. Despite ongoing challenges, CEOs remain optimistic and are taking a proactive approach to deliver positive outcomes.

The report highlights that the majority of CEOs have already adopted a three-year growth strategy and are prioritizing capital investment in buying new technology, and in developing their  workforce's skills and capabilities to support their growth and transformation.

Against the backdrop of a complex and rapidly evolving environment, Qatar’s CEOs are facing numerous threats characterized by emerging/ disruptive technology, cybercrime and cyber insecurity, regulatory concerns, and talent.


We find CEOs navigating economic uncertainties with optimism, prioritizing disruptive technologies like generative AI, and championing ESG governance. Despite challenges from cyber threats to regulatory hurdles, their commitment to integrity and long term strategic planning remains unwavering and ready to make bold decisions for the greater good, even in complex times.



The main themes of the 2023 CEO Outlook report are:

CEO profiles

Sheikh Ali Bin
Jabor Al Thani
CEO

Ooredoo
Qatar


Salman
Gulzar
Country Head


Mashreq Bank


Ibrahim Bn
Khalid Al Sulaiti
President

Youth
Entrepreneurship Council


Abdul Hakeem
Mostafawi
CEO

HSBC
Qatar


Sheikh Hamad
Abdulla Jassim
Al-Thani
CEO

Vodafone
Qatar


Salem
Al Mannai
CEO

QIC
Group


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