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# 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.

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Boston Consulting Group (https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/ceos-and-boards-are-aligned-on-ai-in-theory-but-divided-in-practice)

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