Oliver Wyman survey shows 94% of CEOs plan M&A in next two years

Reuters04-07

Oliver Wyman survey shows 94% of CEOs plan M&A in next two years

Oliver Wyman Forum, part of Marsh McLennan, published CEO Agenda survey analysis showing CEOs stepping up deal-making to build scale amid sustained volatility.
Survey of 415 CEOs found 94% plan to pursue M&A in next 1-2 years.
Workforce plans shifted as 43% expect to deprioritize junior hiring within next year, up from 17% last year.
AI leaders diverged, with 24% planning to increase junior-level hires as they use AI to boost productivity rather than cut headcount.
AI payoffs remain uncertain: 53% said it is too early to assess returns, while 27% said ROI met or exceeded expectations, down from 38% a year ago.

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