From Pilots to Profit: Turning AI Vision into Value

The 2026 Global AI Report reveals a decisive shift: AI strategy is now business strategy.
Based on research with over 2,500 C-suite and senior leaders across 15 industries, this report identifies what separates AI leaders from laggards.

AI leaders are:

2.5x more likely to achieve revenue growth above 10%
3.6x more likely to operate at margins of 15% or higher
Faster at moving from pilots to enterprise-scale AI impact

The report outlines nine defining characteristics of AI leaders—covering strategy, execution, governance, talent, infrastructure, and partnerships—providing a practical roadmap for organizations aiming to become AI-native.

The Performance Gap

AI Leaders are significantly outperforming their peers in financial metrics:

Revenue Growth: Leaders are 2.5 times more likely to post revenue growth of over 10%.
Profitability: They are 3.6 times more likely to operate at margins of 15% or more
Alignment: 83.6% of organizations with fully aligned AI and business strategies reported profit increases of 5% or more.

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