here has never been a better or more timely moment for Business Chief, one of BizClik’ s most well-known brands. Geopolitics, sustainability, rapidly changing workforces and culture, greater scrutiny from investors and the huge pace of technological change make the modern boardroom a challenging place. It’ s probably why several recent studies have also pointed to shorter leadership tenures and quickening CEO turnover rates. But every challenge contains an opportunity if handled well. Which is why leaders at the world’ s biggest companies need trusted insight and reporting to inform their decision making. That was the ethos when we launched Business Chief back and it is exactly the same now. In these pages you will find analysis on the most pressing

C-level touchpoints, from strategy, operations and finance, through to sustainability, technology and the changing workforce. All of it directly from our network of global leaders and innovators. AI has dominated the corporate landscape over the last years and been a critical area of focus for all leaders. CEOs now operate in an environment where the technology is transforming productivity, redesigning operating models in fractions of the time it used to take and altering markets in months rather than years. How they respond is now a strategic priority. We have already seen savvy CEOs taking clearer ownership of data strategies, digital capabilities and responsible AI. Continuing to do so as we move through 2026 will be key to delivering effective corporate strategy. In fact, I’ ll go as far as to say it will be

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