CEOs and Boards Are Aligned on AI in Theory, but Divided in Practice

BCG's inaugural Split Decisions survey of 625 CEOs and board members finds 61% of CEOs believe their boards are rushing AI transformation, while 75% of board members overestimate their own AI literacy. The disconnect is driving misaligned boardroom pressure, with CEOs shouldering heavier AI ROI accountability than boards recognise. For scale-up founders in SEA, the implication is clear: CEOs must proactively lead board AI upskilling sessions to close the knowledge gap and align governance with operational realities.