Abstract
This paper provides an assessment of leadership structures supporting AI strategy for the Fortune 500 U.S.-based companies. Four primary leadership models emerged from this research that represent who is leading the AI strategy for the company and where it falls in the organizational structure. Company size, industry, and AI readiness also play a role in where each company is positioned across the four models. Results of this study help companies understand where they fit in comparison to other companies and the overall benefits of each model.
Recommended Citation
Deans, Candace and Tretola, Betsy, "LEADERSHIP STRUCTURES FOR AI STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE, AND POLICY IN U.S.-BASED COMPANIES" (2026). SAIS 2026 Proceedings. 27.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/sais2026/27