Risk Radar: What’s keeping NI’s CEOs awake at night?

A new analysis of the risks shaping Northern Ireland’s business landscape.

Northern Ireland’s business environment is more exposed to risk than ever before. Global instability, rising costs, and increasingly visible operational pressures mean local organisations are navigating challenges that can escalate quickly and carry real reputational consequences.

Drawing on the annual reports of more than 100 of NI’s largest companies, this report reveals the risks dominating boardroom conversations in 2026 and the emerging pressures reshaping how businesses and CEOs think about resilience.

Organisations that understand their risk landscape, prepare for challenges, and respond with confidence and clarity, are the ones best equipped to protect their business, and their reputation.