Chief Executive Officers throughout the nation are getting beyond the depression of the recession and increasingly preparing for economic growth and recovery, according to national survey released today.
Hundreds of senior executives participated in the CEO Challenge Top 10 report, which rated their most pressing concerns.
"Both the year-on-year movement and rank order of challenges suggest that CEOs' focus has moved from crisis reaction to preparations for recovery," said Jonathan Spector, CEO of The Conference Board, in a prepared statement. "Clearly, CEOs in the United States in particular are returning their focus to the road to growth. We're seeing a similar trend in the overall business questions we capture from our members."
The most recent survey was conducted between October and December of 2009.
The results of the 2009 survey showed as sustained growth, customer loyalty and retention and profit growth jumped to the top of CEOs' greatest concerns.
A 2008 survey, global economic performance, business confidence financial instability and the integrity of capital markets were at the top of the list.
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