Protiviti Survey Reveals AI Alignment Gap
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The survey findings from Protiviti highlight potential inefficiencies in corporate AI investments due to executive misalignment, which could lead to a re-evaluation of AI strategies and increased demand for consulting services focused on executive alignment and transformation. This could positively impact consulting firms like Protiviti and its parent company Robert Half.
Protiviti, a global consulting firm and subsidiary of Robert Half, released its Global Transformation Survey, conducted in partnership with the University of Oxford. The survey of 852 C-suite executives revealed a significant gap between CEOs and technology leaders regarding the business impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and broader modernization initiatives. Technology leaders reported 61% confidence in transformation outcomes compared to 34% among CEOs and boards, who were more skeptical of AI's revenue-driving potential. The findings emphasize that executive alignment is a critical barrier to successful transformation and AI value realization, with data, cybersecurity, and workforce readiness remaining key challenges. Kim Bozzella, Global CIO & CISO Solutions Leader at Protiviti, highlighted the need for shared success metrics and improved communication to close this alignment gap.
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