Hong Kong blue chips lack board-level AI expertise despite rising risk awareness
Grant Thornton's review finds fewer than 1% of directors at 100 major HK-listed firms have AI or cybersecurity skills, a gap that persists after tighter rules.
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Grant Thornton Hong Kong's annual review finds severe shortages of AI and cybersecurity expertise on the boards of Hong Kong's largest listed companies.
The 15th Corporate Governance Review covered 100 major listed firms on the Hang Seng Composite Index. Fewer than 1% of directors possess dedicated AI or cybersecurity skills.
Awareness and action diverge: 59% of companies view cybersecurity or AI as principal business risks, yet only 11% have established specialised board committees to oversee them. The gap persists despite HKEX introducing mandatory director training and board skills matrices last year.