C-Suite Leadership
Four AI-Era Competencies Boards Must Now Test in Every CFO Candidate
Boards must update CFO succession planning to evaluate candidates on four critical AI-era competencies: AI and digital fluency, strategic AI investment, responsible AI governance, and transformational leadership. The CFO role is increasingly at risk of replacement due to AI, making proactive assessment essential.
Siobhan O'Malley·October 24, 2026