ICP Intelligence February 2026: Executive Leadership

What are Executive Leadership leaders focused on right now, and how has their strategic outlook shifted? Executive Leaders are experiencing a significant strategic pivot, with key factor shifts indicating a heightened focus on future-proofing their organizations. Over the past six months, Data (+0.22), Technology (+0.36), and Risk (+0.15) have seen notable upticks, reflecting an urgent need to adapt to evolving market dynamics. This is further evidenced by new top priorities like 'investing in oneself and one's network' and 'solving customer problems with technology,' moving beyond traditional operational concerns. This population distinctively splits into two behavioral clusters: a dominant High-Technology / High-Data group (65.3%) and a smaller Low-Technology / Low-Data group (34.7%), suggesting a deepening divide in digital readiness and strategic orientation. The rising pain point of 'difficulty getting budgeted money for large software deals' indicates a growing challenge in resourcing these critical strategic shifts.

AI-generated summary · February 11, 2026