The document summarizes findings from IBM's 2010 Global CEO Study, which included interviews with over 1,500 CEOs globally. Key findings for the energy and utilities industry included:
1) Environmental issues and increased regulation were seen as the top external factors over the next three years.
2) Two-thirds of energy and utilities CEOs expect substantial industry transformation and believe sustainability will impact their business.
3) CEOs feel unprepared for the high levels of complexity they expect in the industry over the next five years.