If you’re looking for the people shaping the future of AI, you’re in the right place
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Some of the individuals making up the AI Leadership Index 2026
The Computing AI Leadership Index 2026 is our inaugural showcase of the individuals redefining what leadership means in the age of AI – from hands-on technical pioneers to visionary executives embedding AI at the heart of business strategy.
Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector. Organisations are racing to adopt AI capabilities, but success depends on more than technology alone. It requires leadership that creates space for responsible innovation and systems which support ethical and sustainable transformation.
The Computing AI Leadership Index 2026 celebrates 25 individuals doing exactly that.
Here, you’ll find leaders working across:
- Machine learning and data science
- AI governance, ethics and policy
- Cloud and infrastructure
- Industry transformation – from healthcare and finance to retail and public services
Some are just beginning to make their mark, leading breakthrough projects or scaling early-stage AI pilots. Others are seasoned executives or founders steering enterprise-wide AI strategies and influencing global conversations around responsible AI.
When selecting our cohort, we considered factors such as:
- Tangible contributions to AI innovation and adoption
- Scale and complexity of challenges tackled
- Commitment to responsible and ethical AI practices
Each individual featured is not only advancing AI, but helping shape how it is built, deployed and governed.
You can explore the AI Leadership Index here.
Warm congratulations to all who made the 2026 list! We’ve enjoyed reading about your work and we look forward to connecting with you at a Computing event soon.
