Global CEOs confident about economic rebound According to a recent survey by PwC Star Business Report Star Business Report A record number of chief executives believe that global economic growth will improve in 2021, reflecting a significant rebound in optimism compared to the previous year, according to a recent survey by PwC. Done among 5,050 CEOs in 100 counties and territories over January and February, the report said 76 per cent of them were optimistic about recovery of the global economy from the ravages done by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Only 22 per cent of CEOs expected improved growth in 2020, said the survey released on March 11.