Practical AI for CEOs

AlixPartners’ Practical AI for CEOs playbook cuts through the hype to show how leaders can turn AI ambition into measurable business value. In a market defined by rapid innovation and intensifying competition, the report calls for pragmatic, disciplined execution, aligning AI strategy with core business goals and building the right technical and organisational foundations. It’s a hands-on guide for CEOs ready to turn potential into performance and make AI work when it really matters.

Key takeaways include:

• 80 percent of AI projects fail - success depends on linking AI directly to strategic business outcomes

• Execution - not experimentation - drives results, from model deployment to ROI tracking

• Strong data, talent and governance foundations are the non-negotiables for AI that delivers value at scale