This seven-month online program prepares senior leaders to align data, analytics, and AI with corporate strategy and deliver measurable business value.
london, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Imperial Executive Education announces the launch of the Chief Data and AI Officer program. Designed for senior leaders making enterprise data and AI decisions, this program enables participants to define an enterprise AI strategy, build a strong data and governance foundation, and deploy AI initiatives that drive innovation and operational impact. Launched in collaboration with Emeritus, a global leader in making quality education affordable and accessible, the project is now accepting registrations for a June 2026 launch.
As AI becomes integral to enterprise performance, organizations need leaders who can move beyond isolated pilots and fragmented ownership to drive coordinated, accountable, and scalable AI-enabled transformation. According to McKinsey, 51% of organizations using AI report experiencing at least one negative impact, highlighting the need for stronger governance and strategic oversight. This program is designed to provide leaders with the framework and capabilities they need to mitigate such risks while scaling AI responsibly. The curriculum combines executive leadership, AI and data strategy, enterprise data architecture and governance, and applied generative and agentic AI. Attendees will gain a practical framework for leading large-scale AI transformation through real-world case studies, live online sessions, and capstone challenges. Upon successful completion, you will receive a verified digital certificate of completion and associate graduate status from Imperial Executive Education.
“Today’s data and AI leaders need to manage risk and complexity while delivering real business value at scale,” said Niresh Rajah, Chief Data and AI Officer and industry expert in AI, data and digital at Imperial Business School. He says that for senior professionals to stand out in C-level roles, they need strategic acumen, leadership capabilities, technical expertise in data and AI, and transformational capabilities.
This program is ideal for senior leaders responsible for data, AI, technology, transformation, governance, or enterprise architecture.
“The Chief Data and AI Officer program enables senior leaders to align AI innovation with corporate strategy, strengthen governance, and build the data foundation needed to scale AI responsibly,” said Professor Emeritus Mike Malefakis. “Our collaboration with Imperial Executive Education reflects our commitment to helping executives lead AI-powered transformations that deliver tangible business value.”
For more information and to apply, please visit the program homepage.
About Imperial Executive Education
We are a world-leading university in science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB) and an imperial where scientific imagination has a world-changing impact. As a world-class top 10 university in London, our staff, students and partners work together on scientific discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Through Imperial Lifelong Learning, we support scientific discovery in the here and now. Our programs draw on our world-leading expertise and combine professional and executive programmes, hosted learning, bespoke industry education and summer schools.
Our executive and professional education programs support experienced professionals who want to strengthen their leadership abilities and strategic thinking and lead with confidence through innovation and change. Participants will learn alongside a global network of peers as they explore ideas shaping modern organizations and industries, from global health to climate change, AI to business leadership.
For more information, please visit https://www.Imperial.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/.
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