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Finance leaders warn of a risky 'AI middle' as many firms stall between pilots and governed, audit-ready use of automation in core workflows.

Taboola appoints former Amazon and NBCUniversal executive Krishan Bhatia as its first chief business officer to lead global sales and partnerships.

Middle managers' performance collapses by up to 70% under reputational risk and fuzzy authority, Interactive EQ's 2026 index finds.

Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.

UK firms now rank data validation and governance above other digital projects as AI and automation expose risks from fragmented information.

UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.

Most organisations still cannot show pounds-and-pence returns on AI, with only 15% tracking its financial impact, a new report warns.

Nium strengthens global payments push with new chiefs for risk, technology and marketing as AI, stablecoins and regulation reshape the sector.

QuSecure hires ex-Navy SEAL commander Brian Cunningham as EVP for strategy and growth to scale post-quantum cryptography adoption.

Percona sets out its 2026 growth plan with fresh leadership, new PostgreSQL security tech and expanded support for Valkey users.

Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.

ClearCourse names new CFO, COO, AI and M&A heads to unify its software brands and accelerate growth towards 2026 ambitions.

Cybage appoints industry veteran Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy as Global President to spearhead international growth and sharpen execution.

Ripjar names Matt Mills Chief Executive to spearhead global expansion as regulatory pressure fuels demand for smarter crime screening tech.

Aviation software firm FL3XX promotes co-founder Stefan Oberender to chief executive as Paolo Sommariva becomes chairman in a leadership shake-up.

Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.

Marketplace platform Azzet adds veteran Australian executive Yvonne Howie to its board as it ramps up governance for global expansion.

AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.

Qualtrics appoints former Oracle executive Jason Maynard as CEO to spearhead AI-driven growth and a USD $6.75 billion Press Ganey deal.

As AI spreads across business, experts warn high-stakes boardroom decisions demand slower, explainable tools that enhance human judgment.