AfricaN CEO OUTLOOK

About the African CEO Outlook 2027

The African CEO Outlook 2027 is the African CEO Council's flagship annual business-intelligence and leadership publication. It will present the confidence, priorities, risks, investment intentions and growth strategies of chief executives and senior business leaders across Africa.

Developed from an original pan-African CEO survey, executive interviews, regional analysis and sector research, the report will provide decision-makers with practical intelligence on Africa's economic prospects, emerging markets and executive priorities for 2027.

Principal subject areas

• Africa's economic and business outlook
• CEO confidence and investment intentions
• Intra-African trade and market access
• Access to capital for growth companies
• CEO, board and governance capability
• Digital transformation and responsible AI
• Sustainability and ESG leadership
• Regional and sector outlooks
• Talent, productivity and the future of work
• Government-business relations and policy recommendations

Why Partner or Advertise

Participation gives selected organisations a credible platform to reach senior decision-makers while supporting original research on African enterprise, investment and economic transformation.

• Reach CEOs, board directors, investors and policymakers
• Position the brand alongside high-level African business intelligence
• Demonstrate expertise in strategically important sectors
• Communicate products, services and investment opportunities
• Build visibility across African markets
• Access selected publication, launch and digital-distribution opportunities

Target readership

Leadership and enterprise, Policy finance and influence

• Chief executives, founders and business owners
• Ministers and senior government officials
• Board chairs   and directors
• Commercial banks and development finance institutions
• Major African and multinational companies
• Private equity and venture capital firms
• Professional-services firms
• Investment-promotion agencies and regulators
• Business and professional associations
• Embassies, trade missions and development organisations
• Universities and business schools
• Media organisations and economic analysts.