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How exposed to AI is a Chief Executive?

Of the 31 tasks O*NET lists for chief executives, 5 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 15 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Chief Information Officer (CIO)Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Technical Officer (CTO)Executive DirectorExecutive Vice President (EVP)Operations Vice President (Operations VP)President
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
31
tasks rated for this occupation
90%
hold a degree, from a survey of 28
200k
people do this job in the US
50 of 56
least protected in management

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

5
  • Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
  • Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes
  • Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals
  • Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility
  • Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions

Only with software built on top

11
  • Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
  • Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs
  • Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments
  • Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives
  • Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services
  • Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups
  • Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products
  • Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets
  • Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting
  • Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced
  • Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations

Cannot be sped up

15
  • Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency
  • Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them
  • Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity
  • Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems
  • Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites
  • Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards
  • Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities
  • Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes
  • Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies
  • Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services
  • Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings
  • Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees
  • Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so
  • Organize or approve promotional campaigns
  • Nominate citizens to boards or commissions
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.