Leading Indian companies are actively seeking Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) to manage AI operations and plan for the future.
Kapil Joshi, Quess IT Staffing's deputy CEO, notes over 350 AI leadership role openings in India's job portals, with 10 for CAIO positions.
Nasscom and BCG report 70% of Indian tech firms having AI leadership roles. Firms like Harman International and American Express are actively recruiting for AI leadership. Globally, Accenture and SAP have appointed CAIOs.
India's AI market is projected to grow exponentially at 25-35% by 2027, fueling demand for CAIOs and specialized roles like ethics specialists and robotics engineers in the burgeoning AI landscape.