United Kingdom AI Leadership Gap Report

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CMI) released a report titled 'Artificial Intelligence: Real Leadership, The Management Imperative in AI Adoption' on June 10, 2026. The report indicates that the United Kingdom's ambition to be a global leader in Artificial intelligence is jeopardized by a shortage of managers and leaders with the necessary skills to effectively implement AI for productivity and economic growth. While businesses are investing heavily in Artificial intelligence, many are not seeing transformational gains, with 68% remaining in early adoption stages. The research, based on polling over 1,000 United Kingdom managers and interviews with leaders like Jacky Wright and Nicola Hodson, also reveals a credibility gap, as senior leaders encourage AI experimentation but are not perceived as actively using the tools themselves. The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria, in collaboration with TechSkills, has launched new Leadership for AI qualifications to address this skills gap.