Finance, with its ability to ascertain value, ensure accountability, and provide an objective perspective, plays an indispensable role in making AI investments truly pay off. By involving finance teams early and often, companies can transform AI from an exciting possibility into a reliable growth engine — one that delivers both top-line expansion and operational excellence.
Companies have adopted artificial intelligence with almost unheard-of speed, but there remains a significant gap between enthusiasm and results. In a recentof 750 executives , a strong majority told us they believe they have an advanced understanding of AI and its benefits, and 18% said they have a cutting-edge understanding. But only 6% claim to have a cutting-edgeis a partner and managing director at AlixPartners, where he is the co-lead of the Americas Private Equity and Investors practice.