Over 70% of CEOs plan to reconfigure their supply chains within the next five years – a sharp rise from 45% last year – as geopolitical instability forces businesses to rethink resilience strategies.
According to the Corporate Governance Institute, boards must treat good governance and operational flexibility as critical assets in an increasingly chaotic environment shaped by wars, tariffs and fractured international relationships.
Ciaran Bollard, CEO of the Institute, warned that businesses can no longer expect stability to return. “Chaos is the new reality,” he said. “Companies that cling to rigid structures and outdated strategies will be punished. The winners will be those that can pivot, reallocate resources, and act decisively in the face of uncertainty.”
He called on boardrooms to invest in scenario planning and ensure their leadership teams are trained to respond quickly across a range of crises.
“The next crisis is inevitable,” Bollard added. “The only variable is how ready your company is to face it.”
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