Why This Research Matters
AI is no longer a technology project—it’s a leadership imperative.
Our research with 100 + AI and data executives reveals how CEOs and boards are shifting from experimentation to execution—and where most still fall short.
The report explores:
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How AI leadership and governance structures are evolving across industries.
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The execution gap holding organisations back from enterprise-wide impact.
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What top-performing companies are doing differently to turn strategy into results.
Key Findings
63 % of AI leaders plan to change roles within 12 months, this is a major execution risk.
93 % say cross-department collaboration is a barrier to delivery.
87 % struggle to retain critical talent.
88 % find AI governance and regulation challenging.
The data shows that success depends less on algorithms and more on leadership clarity, structure, and board-level ownership.
What You’ll Learn
Closing the Execution Gap
See why most AI initiatives stall and how leading organisations align governance, investment, and culture to scale faster.
Future-Ready Leadership Capability
Understand the skills and decision frameworks your executive team needs to lead responsibly through AI transformation.
Effective AI Leadership Models
Learn how top companies organise AI ownership, reporting, and accountability to turn strategy into results.
Access the Report
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You’ll also gain early access to our 2026 benchmark dataset and invites to exclusive Lucent briefings for AI leaders and investors.
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