The $571k Secret Weapon CEOs Are Using to Survive the AI Age

A growing number of corporate leaders, buckling under the stress and uncertainty of the AI age, are looking for a very human solution: a chief of staff.

Postings for the job more than doubled last year, according to Revelio Labs, with salaries that can reach $US400,000 ($571,000). The number of professionals in North America now holding the title has more than tripled since 2021, according to Live Data Technologies, with the increase especially noticeable in the tech and financial services sectors.

This role is part adviser, part PA, part consigliere—a corporate warrior helping CEOs navigate the pressures of modern business.