Women Leaders in an AI Era: Navigating Opportunity and Change

AI has swiftly become a defining force in business life, reshaping how organisations operate, compete and grow. This report by AlixPartners explores how women in senior leadership are responding to business disruption, embracing AI and navigating the opportunities and challenges these changes present for organisational growth and the future of work.

Key takeaways include:

• 71 percent of women leaders view AI as a driver of growth, compared with 63 percent of men
• 37 percent of women leaders expect significant positive growth in their organisations this year, compared with 24 percent of men
• 61 percent of women leaders expect AI-driven layoffs in their organisation this year, rising to 89 percent over the next five years