Middle East leaders are expressing heightened concern over leadership attraction, development, retention, and succession compared to their global counterparts, according to the 2024 Heidrick & Struggles Middle East CEO and Board Survey. Despite the World Bank’s forecast of 2.7% economic growth for the Middle East and North Africa in 2024, regional leaders are primarily focused on economic (56%) and geopolitical (56%) uncertainties. However, a key differentiator for Middle East leaders lies in their emphasis on leadership issues. “In 2024, Middle East organizations face an increasingly complex external business environment, and regional intricacies that demand a localized approach,” said Richard Guest, partner in charge of Heidrick & Struggles’ Middle East and North Africa. Markus Wiesner, regional managing partner of Heidrick Consulting, emphasized the importance of culture and strategic planning in leadership development.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 14, 2024 09:38 UTC