The Future of Digital Leadership – 2026 Survey Results

The Future of Digital Leadership – 2026 Survey Results
Closing the Gap Between Digital Ambition and Leadership Readiness

The future of manufacturing leadership will be defined by how effectively leaders translate digital potential into organizational action.

MLC’s Future of Digital Leadership survey revealed a growing gap between ambition and readiness—the importance of aligning leadership, defining ownership, and building capabilities. Survey findings pointed to a clear imperative: closing the gap between digital ambition and leadership readiness will be critical for manufacturers’ future success.

Only 17% believe their company’s operational leadership team is ready to lead and manage digital transformation over the next five years.

Join us for an exclusive look at the Future of Manufacturing Project’s latest survey report: The Future of Digital Leadership. This expert panel session will explore recommendations to these insights as well as a host of others revealed in MLC’s latest digital leadership survey.

Panelists

• Sachin Lulla, Industrials and Energy Transformation Leader, EY
• Jay Narum, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing, NTT DATA
• Colin Speakman, Principal and Global Practice Lead, Life Sciences, Rockwell Automation | Kalypso
• Eric Thorsen, Senior Director, Industry and Solution Strategy, Infor

Moderator

• Melissa Boom, Senior Content Director, Manufacturing Leadership Council