Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly gaining importance across various industries. From the automotive industry to healthcare, AI technologies are transforming how companies operate and conduct business. To oversee the increasingly diverse applications, a new role has come into focus: the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO). The CAIO is responsible for developing an appropriate AI vision and strategy and aligning it with the overall corporate strategy. This requires close collaboration with other executives and employees to establish a fundamental understanding, dispel any reservations, and identify and manage the potential and risks of AI projects. Additionally, the CAIO must ensure that all AI applications are used ethically and comply with legal regulations. Continuously advancing the company’s AI strategy and initiatives will increasingly secure a crucial competitive advantage. Through years of market presence and precisely tailored strategies, the consultants at GEMINI Executive Search have successfully assisted numerous clients in this segment with developing and implementing competitive advantages in the context of innovation. This includes leading national and international technology and IT companies, as well as innovative startups.