Matthew BoyleJul 17, 2026 – 9.30amA 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.BloombergSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
CEOs have a secret weapon for the AI age. Meet the $571k chief of staff
Modern CEOs faces huge pressure and competition. They’re increasingly turning to a new corporate warrior who is part adviser, part PA, part consigliere.
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