Chief AI Officer Program
Expand your expertise to harness AI for strategic innovation and growth
Program Overview
As AI reshapes industries, organizations need leaders who can turn innovation into impact. The Chief AI Officer Program at Chicago Booth prepares executives to lead enterprise-wide AI transformation with strategic vision and technical insight. Over 10 months, you’ll learn to design scalable AI strategies, build responsible governance frameworks, and drive measurable business outcomes across functions.
What Will You Learn in the CAIO program
Align AI strategy with business goals to drive organizational success.
Identify impactful, measurable AI projects that deliver meaningful results.
Create a data strategy to enable successful AI implementation.
Determine the resources needed to deploy, scale, and manage AI effectively.
Build organizational support and buy-in for AI initiatives.
Establish policies to mitigate risk and ensure trustworthy, secure AI.
Lead with confidence as a strategic officer within your organization.
Curriculum
The Chief AI Officer Program equips senior executives to lead enterprise AI transformation with a forward-looking, practical curriculum. The program is structured into six core modules spanning AI strategy, deployment, governance, and transformation, delivered through live online sessions, hands-on activities, and applied projects to drive real-world impact.
Live sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 9:30 AM (Chicago time). Any change in the schedule will be informed.
Learning Experience
Join the In-Person Experience at the Chicago Booth Campus
Program Highlights
Learn from Booth faculty and former CEOs shaping global business.
Join a three-day in-person experience in Chicago to collaborate and network.
Access a global network of peers, scholars, and leaders post-program.
Hear directly from accomplished professionals on real-world AI applications.
Revisit program materials with six months of virtual campus access.
Who Is It For?
The Chief AI Officer Program is designed for executives who seek to drive AI strategy and innovation within their organizations and functions. This includes leaders of data science, analytics, and AI initiatives, leaders of product teams focused on AI, and sitting CTOs, CIOs, CDOs, and CAOs.
Titles of participants may include:
Directors, VPs, and other leaders of data science, analytics, and AI
Chief AI Officers seeking to expand their skillsets
Head of AI with expertise in implementation and optimization
CTOs, CIOs, and other senior technology leaders
Participants are required to have:
A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience in managerial positions
Experience in international markets is appreciated
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Meet Your Teaching Team and Contributors
Wallace W. Booth Professor of Econometrics and Statistics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Christian B. Hansen is the Wallace W. Booth Professor of Econometrics and Statistics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Prof. Hansen is the current academi...
Chief AI Officer, Ascendion
Daryush Laqab is a seasoned executive in AI and product management, currently serving as Chief AI Officer at Ascendion since June 2024 and an Investor at InvestInData since Ja...
Founder and CEO, AI expert
Irina Petrakova-Otto is a technology leader, educator, and entrepreneur with extensive experience in AI, engineering, and business strategy. She is currently the Founder and C...
Instructor; President & Chief Data Officer at Shutay Consulting
Dr. Jeanette Shutay is currently the Director of AI Consulting at EPAM Systems as well as the President and Chief Data Officer at Shutay Consulting. Jeanette is a strategic re...
Clinical Professor of Leadership
Lisa Stefanac is clinical professor of leadership at University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is also Co-Founder and CEO of KSE Leadership, a privately held leaders...
Chief Innovation & AI Officer, Senior Executive, Business Builder
Neeren Chauhan is a senior executive with a rare cross-industry background spanning engineering, consulting, and corporate leadership. As Chief Innovation and AI Officer at To...
Associate Clinical Professor specialized in big data, analytics, and visualization to solve strategic problems.
Roger is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Chicago in the MS in Applied Data Science Program. He teaches Leadership & Consulting along with the Capstone cou...
Chief Information Security Officer, AQR Capital Management
Sudhir Anantharaman is the Chief Information Security Officer of AQR Capital Management, LLC, and oversees the information and cyber security function globally. Prior to AQR, ...
Certificate
Upon successful completion of the CAIO Executive Education Program, you will receive a Chicago Booth Executive Education Certificate of Completion and a digital badge. This credential recognizes your ability to drive AI strategy, lead transformative AI initiatives, and implement governance frameworks at scale.
Note: Certificates and digital badges are issued in the name used during program registration. Images are for illustrative purposes and may be updated at the discretion of Chicago Booth Executive Education
Chicago Booth Benefits
Program participants enjoy exclusive perks designed to extend learning, networking, and professional growth:
CXO Networking & Events: Invitations to future in-person CXO events, panels, and networking opportunities (limited spots; additional fees may apply).
Discounted Booth Events: Reduced registration for select programs, including the Booth Management Conference, Faculty Firesides, Economic Outlook, and Faculty in Residence sessions.
Executive Education Savings: 10% tuition discount on select professional and executive education programs.
Chicago Booth Review: Complimentary subscription to the flagship publication featuring faculty research, insights, and commentary.
Alumni Network: Access to a private LinkedIn group connecting past participants across Booth’s CXO portfolio.
Certificate & Digital Credential: Earn a Certificate of Completion and a shareable digital credential to showcase on LinkedIn.
Exclusive Booth SWAG: Branded merchandise distributed at CXO in-person events.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note that our team is away from December 23, 2025 to January 6, 2026 for the year-end holidays. We look forward to addressing your queries when we resume operations in the new year.
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