With the rise of AI, is a Chief Automation Officer necessary?

With the rise of AI, is a Chief Automation Officer necessary? 
HR Daily Advisor Newsletter - Technology; by Lou Bachenheimer; 11/11/24 
In the age of digital transformation and advanced technology like AI, automation is a critical element for organizations to stay competitive. That’s why many C-suites are considering incorporating a Chief Automation Officer (CAO) into the fabric of their organization to provide senior executive oversight of automation initiatives. But is a whole new role in the c-suite needed and necessary to successfully implement AI and automation into your organization? ... Instead of pouring new resources and energy into new roles that are created off the back of hype, what is needed is executive sponsorship and leadership of advanced automation programs at the highest and most influential levels, underpinned by the appropriate business knowledge and network to be able to drive real change.

• Automation is Everyone's Job ...
• The Benefits of Automation at Scale ...
• Building the "E-Suite" with the Right Set of Skills ...