Joe Ngai, McKinsey's chairman of Greater China, revealed that while 98% of companies are experimenting with AI, only 5% see a significant profit boost. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, Ngai noted that the main barrier is not technical capability but organizational design. Companies often layer AI onto existing structures rather than reimagining business models, limiting AI's potential benefits. Ngai contrasted this with China's approach, where companies have digitized operations extensively, leading to greater acceptance of AI. He predicts a "robot dividend" in China, with robotics and automation poised to transform productivity. Ngai also highlighted the dual challenges of geopolitical uncertainty and technological acceleration facing CEOs in 2026.