2025 C-Suite Survey on Digital Transformation and AI

This report presents the findings of the 2025 Thomson Reuters Institute C-Suite Survey, which investigates the attitudes and opinions of C-Suite leaders regarding their priorities and the role of enabling functions in achieving business objectives. The survey included 200 executives from various countries, focusing on organizations with substantial annual revenues. It highlights the significance of digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) as key priorities for C-Suite leaders, who recognize the potential of these technologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. The report identifies barriers that hinder the performance of enabling functions, such as ineffective information flows and time-consuming compliance tasks. Despite these challenges, there is optimism among leaders about the benefits of AI and digital transformation. The report also discusses the anticipated impact of trends like AI and data volume increases on business operations over the next five years. Overall, it emphasizes the need for organizations to adapt to technological advancements while maintaining traditional measures of success.