C-Suite Outlook 2024: Europe Edition
Our Privacy Policy has been updated! The Conference Board uses cookies to improve our website, enhance your experience, and deliver relevant messages and offers about our products. Detailed information on the use of cookies on this site is provided in our cookie policy. For more information on how The Conference Board collects and uses personal data, please visit our privacy policy. By continuing to use this Site or by clicking "ACCEPT", you acknowledge our privacy policy and consent to the use of cookies. 
Our Privacy Policy has been updated! Detailed information on the use of cookies on this site is provided in our cookie policy and our privacy policy. 
TCB Tourch
Loading...
  •  
    • NORTH AMERICA
    • EUROPE
    • ASIA

  • 2

    Close
    • Insights
        • Insights
        • Explore by Center
          • Explore by Center

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Governance & Sustainability

          • Human Capital
        • Explore by Content Type
          • Explore by Content Type

          • Reports

          • Upcoming Webcasts

          • On Demand Webcasts

          • Podcasts

          • Charts & Infographics

          • Explore All Research

          • Economic Indicators
        • Trending Topics
          • Trending Topics

          • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

          • Navigating Washington

          • Geopolitics

          • US Economic Forecast

          • Sustainability

          • Future of Work

          • Explore All Trending Topics

    • Events
        • Events
        • Upcoming Events
          • Upcoming Events

          • Future: Reward Europe 2026

          • Future: Sustainable Impact 2026

          • Future: Geoeconomics & The C-Suite 2026

          • Future: People & AI 2026

          • Future: Enterprise & AI 2026

          • 2027: A Year in Preview

          • Explore all Upcoming Events

          • Sponsor a Program

        • Member-Exclusive Programs
          • Member-Exclusive Programs

          • Center Briefings

          • Expert Briefings

          • Experts Live

          • Roundtables

          • Working Groups

          • View all Upcoming Events, Programs, and Webcasts

    • Data
        • Data

        • All Data

        • Consumer Confidence Index®

        • Data Central

        • TCB Benchmarking

        • Recession & Growth Trackers

        • Global Economic Outlook

        • Leading Economic Indicators

        • Help Wanted OnLine

        • Labor Markets

        • Measure of CEO Confidence

        • CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard

    • Centers
        • Centers
        • Our Centers
          • Our Centers

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Governance & Sustainability

          • Human Capital
    • Councils
        • Councils
        • Find a Council
          • Find a Council

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Governance & Sustainability

          • Human Capital
        • Council Membership
          • Council Membership

          • What is a Council?

          • Benefits of Council Membership

          • Apply to a Council

    • Membership
        • Membership
        • Why Become a Member?
          • Why Become a Member?

          • Benefits of Membership

          • Check if Your Organization is a Member

          • Speak to a Membership Associate
        • Types of Membership
          • Types of Membership

          • C-Suite

          • Leadership

          • Council

          • Insights

          • TCB Advisory

        • Already a Member?
          • Already a Member?

          • Sign In to myTCB®

          • Executive Communities

          • Member-Exclusive Programs

          • Refer a Leader - Earn a Reward

    • About Us
        • About Us
        • Who We Are
          • Who We Are

          • About Us

          • In the News

          • Press Releases

          • Our History

          • Support Our Work

          • Locations

          • Contact Us

        • Our Community
          • Our Community

          • Our Leadership

          • Our Experts

          • Trustees

          • Voting Members

          • Global Counsellors

          • Careers

          • This Week @ TCB

    • Careers
    • This Week @ TCB
    • Sign In to myTCB®
      • NORTH AMERICA
      • EUROPE
      • ASIA
    • Insights
      • Insights
      • Explore by Center
        • Explore by Center

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Governance & Sustainability

        • Human Capital

      • Explore by Content Type
        • Explore by Content Type

        • Reports

        • Upcoming Webcasts

        • On Demand Webcasts

        • Podcasts

        • Charts & Infographics

        • Explore All Research

        • Economic Indicators
      • Trending Topics
        • Trending Topics

        • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

        • Navigating Washington

        • Geopolitics

        • US Economic Forecast

        • Sustainability

        • Future of Work

        • Explore All Trending Topics

    • Events
      • Events
      • Upcoming Events
        • Upcoming Events

        • Future: Reward Europe 2026

        • Future: Sustainable Impact 2026

        • Future: Geoeconomics & The C-Suite 2026

        • Future: People & AI 2026

        • Future: Enterprise & AI 2026

        • 2027: A Year in Preview

        • Explore all Upcoming Events

        • Sponsor a Program

      • Member-Exclusive Programs
        • Member-Exclusive Programs

        • Center Briefings

        • Expert Briefings

        • Experts Live

        • Roundtables

        • Working Groups

        • View all Upcoming Events, Programs, and Webcasts

    • Data
      • Data

      • All Data

      • Consumer Confidence Index®

      • Data Central

      • TCB Benchmarking

      • Recession & Growth Trackers

      • Global Economic Outlook

      • Leading Economic Indicators

      • Help Wanted OnLine

      • Labor Markets

      • Measure of CEO Confidence

      • CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard
    • Centers
      • Centers
      • Our Centers
        • Our Centers

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Governance & Sustainability

        • Human Capital

    • Councils
      • Councils
      • Find a Council
        • Find a Council

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Governance & Sustainability

        • Human Capital
      • Council Membership
        • Council Membership

        • Benefits of Council Membership

        • Apply to a Council

    • Membership
      • Membership
      • Why Become a Member?
        • Why Become a Member?

        • Benefits of Membership

        • Check if Your Organization is a Member

        • Speak to a Membership Associate

      • Types of Membership
        • Types of Membership

        • C-Suite

        • Leadership

        • Council

        • Insights

        • TCB Advisory

      • Already a Member?
        • Already a Member?

        • Sign In to myTCB®

        • Executive Communities

        • Member-Exclusive Programs

        • Refer a Leader - Earn a Reward

    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Who We Are
        • Who We Are

        • About Us

        • In the News

        • Press Releases

        • This Week @ TCB

        • Our History

        • Support Our Work

        • Locations

        • Contact Us

      • Our Community
        • Our Community

        • Our Leadership

        • Our Experts

        • Trustees

        • Voting Members

        • Global Counsellors

        • Careers

        • This Week @ TCB

    • Careers
    • Sign In to myTCB®
    • Download TCB Insights App
  • Insights
    Insights

    Our research and analysis have helped the world's leading companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities for over 100 years.

    Economic Indicators

    • Explore by Center
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Governance & Sustainability
    • Human Capital
    • Explore by Content Type
    • Reports
    • Upcoming Webcasts
    • On Demand Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Charts & Infographics
    • Trending Topics
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Navigating Washington
    • Geopolitics
    • US Economic Forecast
    • Sustainability
    • Future of Work
    • Explore All Trending Topics
  • Events
    Events

    Our in-person and virtual events offer unmatched opportunities for professional development, featuring top experts and practitioners.

    View all Upcoming Events, Programs, and Webcasts

    Sponsor a Program

    • Upcoming Events

      • Future: Reward Europe 2026

      June 04 - 05, 2026

      Future: Sustainable Impact 2026

      June 11 - 12, 2026

      Future: Geoeconomics & The C-Suite 2026

      September 30 - October 01, 2026

    •  

      • Future: People & AI 2026

      October 13 - 14, 2026

      Future: Enterprise & AI 2026

      November 17 - 18, 2026

      2027: A Year in Preview

      January 19 - 20, 2027

    • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • Center Briefings
    • Expert Briefings
    • Experts Live
    • Roundtables
    • Working Groups
    • Explore by Type
    • Events
    • Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • Center Briefings
    • Expert Briefings
    • Experts Live
    • Roundtables
    • Working Groups
  • Data
    Corporate Disclosure Data

    TCB Benchmarking

    Real-time data visualizations to benchmark your governance, compensation, environmental, human capital management (HCM) and social practices against US public companies.

    Economic Data

    All Data

    Consumer Confidence Index®

    Data Central

    One-stop, member-exclusive portal for the entire suite of indicators

    Labor Markets

    Measure of CEO Confidence

     

    Recession & Growth Trackers

    Current & future state of 16 economies

    Global Economic Outlook

    Growth outlooks for 77 economies

    Leading Economic Indicators

    State of the business cycle for 12 global economies across Asia and Europe

    Help Wanted OnLine

    Status of the US job market

    Other Featured Data

    CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard

  • Centers
    Centers

    Centers offer access to world-class experts, research, events, and senior executive communities.

    Our Centers
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Governance & Sustainability
    • Human Capital
  • Councils
    Councils

    Councils are invitation-only, peer-led communities of senior executives that come together to exchange knowledge, accelerate career development, and advance their function.

    Find a Council
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Governance & Sustainability
    • Human Capital
    Council Membership
    • Benefits of Council Membership
    • Apply to a Council
  • Membership
    Membership

    Membership in The Conference Board arms top executives and their teams with an arsenal of knowledge, networks, and expertise that's unmatched in scope and depth.

    • Why Become a Member?
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Check if Your Organization is a Member
    • Speak to a Membership Associate
    • Types of Membership
    • C-Suite
    • Leadership
    • Council
    • Insights
    • TCB Advisory
    • Already a Member?
    • Sign in to myTCB®
    • Executive Communities
    • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • Refer a Leader - Earn a Reward
  • About Us
    About Us

    The Conference Board is the global, nonprofit think tank and business membership organization that delivers Trusted Insights for What's Ahead®. For over 100 years, our cutting-edge research, data, events and executive networks have helped the world's leading companies understand the present and shape the future.

    • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • In the News
    • Press Releases
    • Our History
    • Support Our Work
    • Locations
    • Contact Us
    • Our Community
    • Our Leadership
    • Our Experts
    • Trustees
    • Voting Members
    • Careers
    • This Week @ TCB
Check if You're a Member
Create Account
Forgot Your Password?

Members of The Conference Board get exclusive access to the full range of products and services that deliver Trusted Insights for What's Ahead ® including webcasts, publications, data and analysis, plus discounts to conferences and events.

C-Suite Outlook

C-Suite Outlook 2024: Europe Edition

27 February 2024 / Report

Download Report
  • Email
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • X
  • Copy Link

Since 1999, The Conference Board has surveyed CEOs and later C-Suite executives across the globe to identify the most critical issues they face and the strategies they’re developing to meet them. This report delves into the perspectives of European C-Suite executives on the challenges, risks, and opportunities that lie ahead in 2024 and beyond.

Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead™

Recession fears remain a top external concern for CEOs in Europe

  • CEOs in Europe cite economic downturn/recession as the number one external factor expected to have the greatest impact on their organization in 2024. As headwinds to the Euro Area’s economic outlook persist and its growth momentum remains extremely fragile, the likelihood of an economic downturn in 2024 has put European businesses on edge.
  • Global political instability, inflation, and higher borrowing costs—all of which contribute to higher costs of doing business—are key factors further stoking CEOs’ recession fears. They also cite the possible recurrence of a global financial crisis as a top-five external high-impact factor for their businesses, significantly higher than their peers in the US or the global average.
  • A possible escalation of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, higher energy prices, and intensifying trade wars are top geopolitical risks troubling business leaders in Europe. European CEOs in our survey see the war in the Middle East or the possibility of the war in Ukraine spilling over into a broader NATO conflict as much bigger risks to their business operations than their global counterparts.

Since 1999, The Conference Board has surveyed CEOs and later C-Suite executives across the globe to identify the most critical issues they face and the strategies they’re developing to meet them. This report delves into the perspectives of European C-Suite executives on the challenges, risks, and opportunities that lie ahead in 2024 and beyond.

Trusted Insights for What’s Ahead™

Recession fears remain a top external concern for CEOs in Europe

  • CEOs in Europe cite economic downturn/recession as the number one external factor expected to have the greatest impact on their organization in 2024. As headwinds to the Euro Area’s economic outlook persist and its growth momentum remains extremely fragile, the likelihood of an economic downturn in 2024 has put European businesses on edge.
  • Global political instability, inflation, and higher borrowing costs—all of which contribute to higher costs of doing business—are key factors further stoking CEOs’ recession fears. They also cite the possible recurrence of a global financial crisis as a top-five external high-impact factor for their businesses, significantly higher than their peers in the US or the global average.
  • A possible escalation of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, higher energy prices, and intensifying trade wars are top geopolitical risks troubling business leaders in Europe. European CEOs in our survey see the war in the Middle East or the possibility of the war in Ukraine spilling over into a broader NATO conflict as much bigger risks to their business operations than their global counterparts.

Author

Konstantinos Panitsas

Konstantinos Panitsas Konstantinos Panitsas

Economist
The Conference Board

Read Bio

This publication is available to you, but you need to sign in to myTCB® or create an account to access it.To learn more about becoming a Member click here. To check if your company is a Member, click here

Sign In

Forgot your password

Create An Account

 

Keep my computer signed in

Forgot your password

Create An Account

myTCB® Members get exclusive access to webcasts, publications, data and analysis, plus discounts to events.

Great News!

You already have an account with The Conference Board.

Please try to login in with your email or click here if you have forgotten your password.

Create An Account



 

By Clicking 'Create Account', You Agree To Our Terms Of Use

Create Account

Other Related Resources

Article

CHROs Navigating Uncertainty to Drive Growth: Where to Focus for Greatest Impact

CHROs Navigating Uncertainty to Drive Growth: Where to Focus for Greatest Impact

February 09, 2026

Report

Today’s CMO: AI Savvy and Skills Focused

Today’s CMO: AI Savvy and Skills Focused

January 29, 2026

Report

CMOs’ 2026 Growth Plans: Advancing the C-Suite Agenda

CMOs’ 2026 Growth Plans: Advancing the C-Suite Agenda

January 29, 2026

Podcasts

Why Skills, Not Head Count, Matter Most to HR in 2026

Why Skills, Not Head Count, Matter Most to HR in 2026

January 29, 2026

Podcasts

Governance Is Changing. Find Out What's on Deck for 2026

Governance Is Changing. Find Out What's on Deck for 2026

January 26, 2026

Report

Governing Through Uncertainty: US Boardroom Priorities for 2026

Governing Through Uncertainty: US Boardroom Priorities for 2026

January 23, 2026

Report

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Asia-Pacific Edition

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Asia-Pacific Edition

January 23, 2026

Article

CEOs’ Mandate for Chief Communicators in 2026: Corporate Strategy

CEOs’ Mandate for Chief Communicators in 2026: Corporate Strategy

January 22, 2026

Report

Entering the Age of A-Commerce: C-Suite Outlook 2026

Entering the Age of A-Commerce: C-Suite Outlook 2026

January 22, 2026

Report

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Europe Edition

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Europe Edition

January 21, 2026

Podcasts

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Top Priorities for CEOs

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Top Priorities for CEOs

January 20, 2026

Report

CEO and C-Suite ESG Priorities for 2026

CEO and C-Suite ESG Priorities for 2026

January 16, 2026

Podcasts

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Where CEOs Plan to Invest This Year

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Where CEOs Plan to Invest This Year

January 15, 2026

Report

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Uncertainty and Opportunity

C-Suite Outlook 2026: Uncertainty and Opportunity

January 15, 2026

Database

C-Suite Outlook 2026 Data Tool

C-Suite Outlook 2026 Data Tool

January 15, 2026

Article

Uncertainty Top of Mind for CEOs in 2026

Uncertainty Top of Mind for CEOs in 2026

January 15, 2026

Article

AI and the C-Suite: Implications for CEO Strategy in 2026

AI and the C-Suite: Implications for CEO Strategy in 2026

January 15, 2026

Article

Seizing the Future as CHROs: A Guide to the 2025 C-Suite Outlook

Seizing the Future as CHROs: A Guide to the 2025 C-Suite Outlook

April 22, 2025

Report

C-Suite Outlook 2025: Europe Edition

C-Suite Outlook 2025: Europe Edition

March 21, 2025

Report

C-Suite Outlook 2025: Human Capital Insights for Asia

C-Suite Outlook 2025: Human Capital Insights for Asia

March 16, 2025

Report

Steady Hands in Stormy Seas: Human Capital as the Anchor of Business Resilience

Steady Hands in Stormy Seas: Human Capital as the Anchor of Business Resilience

March 13, 2025

Article

CHROs Navigating Uncertainty to Drive Growth: Where to Focus for Greatest Impact

CHROs Navigating Uncertainty to Drive Growth: Where to Focus for Greatest Impact

February 09, 2026

Report

Today’s CMO: AI Savvy and Skills Focused

Today’s CMO: AI Savvy and Skills Focused

January 29, 2026

Report

CMOs’ 2026 Growth Plans: Advancing the C-Suite Agenda

CMOs’ 2026 Growth Plans: Advancing the C-Suite Agenda

January 29, 2026

Upcoming Webcasts

What Do CEOs Want from Their CMOs and CCOs Right Now—and How Can You Deliver?

What Do CEOs Want from Their CMOs and CCOs Right Now—and How Can You Deliver?

February 18, 2026

On Demand Webcasts

Can Synthetic Data Truly Represent a Global CEO?

Can Synthetic Data Truly Represent a Global CEO?

February 05, 2026

Conference

2026: A Year in Preview

2026: A Year in Preview

January 27, 2026

On Demand Webcasts

The CEO Outlook for 2026—Uncertainty, Risks, Growth & Strategy

The CEO Outlook for 2026—Uncertainty, Risks, Growth & Strategy

January 15, 2026

Councils

HR M&A Council

HR M&A Council

Upcoming Webcasts


 What Do CEOs Want from Their CMOs and CCOs Right Now—and How Can You Deliver?

What Do CEOs Want from Their CMOs and CCOs Right Now—and How Can You Deliver?

February 18, 2026

On Demand Webcasts


 Can Synthetic Data Truly Represent a Global CEO?

Can Synthetic Data Truly Represent a Global CEO?

February 05, 2026

Conference


 2026: A Year in Preview

2026: A Year in Preview

January 27, 2026

Conference Board Sample Web Chat
chatbot-Icon
TCB Logo
chatbot-Icon
C-Suite Insights - Stay updated on the biggest issues facing business executives.
ABOUT US
  • Who We Are
  • Our History
  • Our Experts
  • Our Leadership
  • In the News
  • Press Releases
EXPLORE
  • Membership
  • Centers
  • Councils
  • TCB Benchmarking
  • Ask TCB
  • Events
  • Webcasts
  • Podcasts
  • This Week @ TCB
 
  • Events
  • Webcasts
  • Podcasts
  • This Week @ TCB
CONTACT US
  • North America
    +1 212 759 0900
    customer.service@tcb.org
  • Europe/Africa/Middle East
    +32 2 675 5405
    brussels@tcb.org
  • Asia
    Hong Kong | +852 2804 1000
    Singapore | +65 8298 3403
    service.ap@tcb.org
CAREERS
  • See Open Positions
Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Event Code of Conduct | Trademarks
© 2026 The Conference Board Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board and torch logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board.
The use of all The Conference Board data and materials is subject to the Terms of Use. Reprint requests are reviewed individually and may be subject to additional fees.The Conference Board reserves the right to deny any request.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Event Code of Conduct | Trademarks
© 2026 The Conference Board Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board and torch logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board.
The use of all data from The Conference Board data and materials is subject to the Terms of Use. Reprint requests are reviewed individually and may be subject to additional fees.The Conference Board reserves the right to deny any request.

Thank you for signing up. You will now receive CEO Insights for What's Ahead every Wednesday morning. You can unsubscribe at any time or manage your preferences to receive more content from The Conference Board.

Important: Your Membership subscription payment is past due. We have not yet received your Membership payment. Please click the button below to pay your invoice.

Pay Invoice

Announcing The Conference Board AI Virtual Conference Series

Explore the Impact of AI on Your Business

Members receive complimentary registration - Learn more >>