Protiviti Survey Shows 61% CIO Confidence vs 34% for CEOs in AI Outcomes
RHI•Protiviti survey of 852 C-suite executives finds CIOs report 61% confidence in AI transformation success versus just 34% for CEOs, while COOs lead with 40% rating AI as the top revenue-growth driver. Organizations with advanced transformation maturity exceed 70% confidence, but early-stage firms score below 20%.
1. Key Survey Findings
Protiviti’s survey of 852 global C-suite executives shows CIOs and CTOs have 61% confidence in AI-driven transformation success, whereas CEOs and boards report only 34%. COOs stand out with 40% identifying AI as the top revenue-growth capability. Advanced-stage organizations exceed 70% confidence compared to below 20% in early-stage firms.
2. Implications for Transformation and Robert Half
The findings highlight executive misalignment as a critical barrier to AI value realization and modernization outcomes, underscoring the need for shared success metrics and enhanced leadership communication. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half, Protiviti is positioned to leverage increased demand for consulting in data governance, cybersecurity and workforce readiness to help clients close alignment gaps and accelerate growth.
