Who in the C-Suite Should Own AI?

Who should really own AI in the C‑suite?

This HBR piece argues that instead of asking “Who owns AI?” companies should ask “Who owns which AI-related decisions?” CIOs, COOs, CFOs, CHROs, CROs, and CDOs all have legitimate claims — and the smartest organizations are using a Chief AI Officer to coordinate decision rights across them, not to “own AI” outright.

For leaders, that means AI talent isn’t just about hiring one executive — it’s about building a coordinated AI leadership bench across functions.

At ISCjobs.com, we help companies:

  • Identify which roles should own which AI decisions
  • Build out the right AI, data, and tech leadership
  • Recruit executives who can navigate this cross-functional AI landscape

If your org is wrestling with “Who should own AI here?”, it’s probably time to rethink your org chart — and your executive search strategy.

Read the full article at: hbr.org

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