... The first half of 2026 has been defined by a wave of high-profile CEOs stepping down, many explicitly pointing to AI-driven transformations necessitating a new wave of leadership. CSCOs can use this research to highlight how they are uniquely positioned to drive this new era of change and proactively ...
Analyst(s): Tess Frenzel | Lorraine Gavin | Benjamin Jury | Claudia Clemens
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