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Economic Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
AI leadership roles up 40-60% in FY25 as talent demand soars
Leadership roles in artificial intelligence grew between 40% and 60% in fiscal 2025 compared with the prior year, according to data sourced by ET from staffing firms. Experts expect the demand to stay firm this year and demand has been driven by companies in IT and consulting, global capability centres, financial services and healthcare firms, and startups across fintech, heathtech and ecommerce, which are setting up dedicated AI business units and teams, experts said. It is also coming from deeptech and generative AI-focused startups and from multinationals building AI development centres in India. The roles in demand include chief AI officer, head of AI/ML, vice-president – AI engineering, VP – AI strategy/innovation, VP – machine learning or GenAI, director – applied AI or innovation, director – GenAI applications, director - data science, AI product head and AI solutions architect. A significant jump in hiring in this space was seen in the last two-three quarters, staffing firms said. Accenture, LTIMindtree, IBM, Deloitte and Wipro are among top companies that are hiring for such positions, as per staffing services firm Ciel HR. 'This spike correlates with the shift from pilot AI initiatives to scaled enterprise adoption,' said Krishna Vij, vice president at Teamlease Digital. 'Industry has realised that AI is now a boardroom priority for their clients and are positioning AI leadership talent to drive consulting-led engagements, co-create industry-specific AI solutions, and directly influence business outcome.' Companies are increasingly tying compensation to business impact, and top talent in this space is seeing faster progression into CXO or other management positions, she said. 'India is a strategic hub for Accenture's global AI innovation powered by exceptional data and AI talent. We nurture expertise across the AI value chain and career levels," Accenture told which in March appointed Nachiket Deshpande to the newly created position of president - global AI services, strategic deals and partnerships, said while announcing the appointment: "This strategic appointment demonstrates our commitment to being a proactive, agile organisation, capitalising on fast-emerging trends and reinforcing our position as an industry leader."Demand for AI leadership talent is expected to see double-digit growth in FY26 and beyond owing to the rising strategic significance of the technology, experts said. Seasoned leaders in demand The launch of enterprise-ready GenAI pilots, combined with emerging AI regulation frameworks that emphasise ethical leadership, has accelerated the urgency for capable hands at the top, said Kapil Joshi, chief executive of Quess IT Staffing.'Organisations are no longer experimenting—they are scaling. And that shift requires seasoned AI leaders who can steer strategy, governance, and innovation in unison.'Chief AI officers are offered ₹1.2-2.5 crore annually, while heads of AI/ML typically earn ₹80 lakh to ₹1.5 crore, as per Quess data. Among others, the salary package for VPs - GenAI/ML ranges from ₹70 lakh to ₹1.2 crore range, while directors - AI innovation typically earn ₹80 lakh to ₹1 growth is projected to continue at 15–20% annually, especially in roles linked to responsible AI frameworks and GenAI innovations, as per with hands-on experience in deploying GenAI, LLMs, or enterprise-scale AI frameworks as well as domain depth are highly sought after, experts talent scarcity, domain-specific expertise, and retention of top leaders remain key challenges for employers, said Aditya Narayan Mishra, managing director and CEO, Ciel HR.'With demand outpacing supply, organisations are paying a premium for younger AI leaders,' he instance, in some cases, Ciel sees the Head-AI role commanding the highest entry-level salary at ₹36 lakh for four years of experience, reflecting the premium companies place on AI capabilities.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
ltimindtree: AI leadership roles up 40-60% in FY25 as talent demand soars
ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Leadership roles in artificial intelligence grew between 40% and 60% in fiscal 2025 compared with the prior year, according to data sourced by ET from staffing firms. Experts expect the demand to stay firm this year and demand has been driven by companies in IT and consulting, global capability centres, financial services and healthcare firms, and startups across fintech, heathtech and ecommerce, which are setting up dedicated AI business units and teams, experts said. It is also coming from deeptech and generative AI-focused startups and from multinationals building AI development centres in roles in demand include chief AI officer, head of AI/ML, vice-president – AI engineering, VP – AI strategy/innovation, VP – machine learning or GenAI, director – applied AI or innovation, director – GenAI applications, director - data science, AI product head and AI solutions architect.A significant jump in hiring in this space was seen in the last two-three quarters, staffing firms said. Accenture, LTIMindtree , IBM, Deloitte and Wipro are among top companies that are hiring for such positions, as per staffing services firm Ciel HR.'This spike correlates with the shift from pilot AI initiatives to scaled enterprise adoption,' said Krishna Vij, vice president at Teamlease Digital. 'Industry has realised that AI is now a boardroom priority for their clients and are positioning AI leadership talent to drive consulting-led engagements, co-create industry-specific AI solutions, and directly influence business outcome.'Companies are increasingly tying compensation to business impact, and top talent in this space is seeing faster progression into CXO or other management positions, she said.'India is a strategic hub for Accenture's global AI innovation powered by exceptional data and AI talent. We nurture expertise across the AI value chain and career levels," Accenture told which in March appointed Nachiket Deshpande to the newly created position of president - global AI services, strategic deals and partnerships, said while announcing the appointment: "This strategic appointment demonstrates our commitment to being a proactive, agile organisation, capitalising on fast-emerging trends and reinforcing our position as an industry leader."Demand for AI leadership talent is expected to see double-digit growth in FY26 and beyond owing to the rising strategic significance of the technology, experts launch of enterprise-ready GenAI pilots, combined with emerging AI regulation frameworks that emphasise ethical leadership, has accelerated the urgency for capable hands at the top, said Kapil Joshi, chief executive of Quess IT Staffing.'Organisations are no longer experimenting—they are scaling. And that shift requires seasoned AI leaders who can steer strategy, governance, and innovation in unison.'Chief AI officers are offered ₹1.2-2.5 crore annually, while heads of AI/ML typically earn ₹80 lakh to ₹1.5 crore, as per Quess data. Among others, the salary package for VPs - GenAI/ML ranges from ₹70 lakh to ₹1.2 crore range, while directors - AI innovation typically earn ₹80 lakh to ₹1 growth is projected to continue at 15–20% annually, especially in roles linked to responsible AI frameworks and GenAI innovations, as per with hands-on experience in deploying GenAI, LLMs, or enterprise-scale AI frameworks as well as domain depth are highly sought after, experts talent scarcity, domain-specific expertise, and retention of top leaders remain key challenges for employers, said Aditya Narayan Mishra, managing director and CEO, Ciel HR.'With demand outpacing supply, organisations are paying a premium for younger AI leaders,' he instance, in some cases, Ciel sees the Head-AI role commanding the highest entry-level salary at ₹36 lakh for four years of experience, reflecting the premium companies place on AI capabilities.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI leadership roles up 40-60% in FY25 as talent demand soars
Leadership roles in artificial intelligence grew between 40% and 60% in fiscal 2025 compared with the prior year, according to data sourced by ET from staffing firms. Experts expect the demand to stay firm this year and beyond. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare The demand has been driven by companies in IT and consulting, global capability centres, financial services and healthcare firms, and startups across fintech, heathtech and ecommerce, which are setting up dedicated AI business units and teams, experts said. It is also coming from deeptech and generative AI-focused startups and from multinationals building AI development centres in India. The roles in demand include chief AI officer, head of AI/ML, vice-president – AI engineering, VP – AI strategy/innovation, VP – machine learning or GenAI, director – applied AI or innovation, director – GenAI applications, director - data science, AI product head and AI solutions architect. A significant jump in hiring in this space was seen in the last two-three quarters, staffing firms said. Accenture, LTIMindtree , IBM, Deloitte and Wipro are among top companies that are hiring for such positions, as per staffing services firm Ciel HR. 'This spike correlates with the shift from pilot AI initiatives to scaled enterprise adoption,' said Krishna Vij, vice president at Teamlease Digital. 'Industry has realised that AI is now a boardroom priority for their clients and are positioning AI leadership talent to drive consulting-led engagements, co-create industry-specific AI solutions, and directly influence business outcome.' Companies are increasingly tying compensation to business impact, and top talent in this space is seeing faster progression into CXO or other management positions, she said. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories 'India is a strategic hub for Accenture's global AI innovation powered by exceptional data and AI talent. We nurture expertise across the AI value chain and career levels," Accenture told ET. LTIMindtree, which in March appointed Nachiket Deshpande to the newly created position of president - global AI services, strategic deals and partnerships, said while announcing the appointment: "This strategic appointment demonstrates our commitment to being a proactive, agile organisation, capitalising on fast-emerging trends and reinforcing our position as an industry leader." Demand for AI leadership talent is expected to see double-digit growth in FY26 and beyond owing to the rising strategic significance of the technology, experts said. Seasoned leaders in demand The launch of enterprise-ready GenAI pilots, combined with emerging AI regulation frameworks that emphasise ethical leadership, has accelerated the urgency for capable hands at the top, said Kapil Joshi, chief executive of Quess IT Staffing. 'Organisations are no longer experimenting—they are scaling. And that shift requires seasoned AI leaders who can steer strategy, governance, and innovation in unison.' Chief AI officers are offered ₹1.2-2.5 crore annually, while heads of AI/ML typically earn ₹80 lakh to ₹1.5 crore, as per Quess data. Among others, the salary package for VPs - GenAI/ML ranges from ₹70 lakh to ₹1.2 crore range, while directors - AI innovation typically earn ₹80 lakh to ₹1 crore. Salary growth is projected to continue at 15–20% annually, especially in roles linked to responsible AI frameworks and GenAI innovations, as per Quess. Professionals with hands-on experience in deploying GenAI, LLMs, or enterprise-scale AI frameworks as well as domain depth are highly sought after, experts said. Yet, talent scarcity, domain-specific expertise, and retention of top leaders remain key challenges for employers, said Aditya Narayan Mishra, managing director and CEO, Ciel HR. 'With demand outpacing supply, organisations are paying a premium for younger AI leaders,' he added. For instance, in some cases, Ciel sees the Head-AI role commanding the highest entry-level salary at ₹36 lakh for four years of experience, reflecting the premium companies place on AI capabilities.
Economic Times
11-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
OpenAI leads surge in business AI adoption, Ramp AI Index reveals
Reuters The OpenAI logo, a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration OpenAI is at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption, topping the Ramp AI Index by acquiring customers faster than any other provider on American fintech company Ramp's platform. Chinese AI company Manus AI follows closely in second Ramp AI Index, which tracks real corporate spending on AI tools and services from over 30,000 US businesses, highlights a significant uptick in enterprise AI usage. The data is compiled monthly using actual transactions from Ramp's corporate card and bill payment platform, offering a tangible measurement of how businesses are embracing artificial intelligence. While foundational model providers continue to dominate, the report shows a notable rise in the adoption of specialised AI tools tailored to specific enterprise needs. Specialised AI: The next big game One standout example is Turbopuffer, an internal data search engine that leverages vector search to handle billions of entries efficiently. Its speed and precision make it popular among technical teams seeking scalable AI infrastructure. Other rapidly growing AI vendors include: Jasper, which provides AI-powered writing tools for marketers. Deepgram, a speech recognition platform for voice transcription. Snowflake, whose Cortex suite enables businesses to integrate large language models and semantic functions directly into SQL workflows, empowering data teams without requiring system overhauls. Enterprise adoption accelerates ET had earlier reported that larger companies—with annual revenues of at least $500 million—are adopting AI more quickly than smaller organisations. Ramp's latest data supports this trend and further reveals that smaller, specialised AI vendors are seeing impressive gains. Several new entrants climbed into the top ranks for AI-related spending in May, underscoring a shift beyond the dominance of big foundational model new customer count, OpenAI, Cursor, Canva, LinkedIn and GoDaddy lead the charts whereas Maxon Computer, JasperAI and are next in line after Manus AI in terms of largest percentage change in customer count. A recent survey found that one in three tech professionals in India is currently undergoing formal AI training via their employers—highlighting the growing demand for AI-related skills. Ramp also noted that actual AI adoption may be higher than reported, as many businesses use free tools or rely on employees' personal accounts—factors not captured in transaction-based data. Global AI market outlook The global enterprise AI market was valued at $23.95 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.6% from 2025 to 2030. However, in India, AI adoption is still maturing. According to Krishna Vij from TeamLease Digital, a talent gap of nearly 50% persists. While India has around 4.2 lakh AI professionals, the estimated need is closer to six lakh. Competition from China Despite restrictions on AI chip exports from the US, China has become the second-largest producer of AI models across text, image, video, and audio domains. As of early 2024, 36% of the 1,328 large language models (LLMs) globally originated in China, second only to the US. In a further push, the Chinese government and private investors have launched a new AI fund worth 60 billion yuan (approximately $8.2 billion).Major developments include: Alibaba's Qwen Series, DeepSeek's R1, Tencent's Hunyuan Turbo S and Manus AI. Manus AI, which has made notable strides toward AI autonomy, can execute complex multi-step workflows and access reliable data via APIs. It has achieved state-of-the-art (SOTA) performance across three difficulty levels. While the US continues to lead AI model development—producing 40 significant models in 2024—China is rapidly closing the gap. The latest Artificial Intelligence Index Report signals a transformative shift in the global AI landscape, as China accelerates its capabilities and investments.
