The biggest challenge for AI governance isn't technical. It’s executive buy-in. AI governance champions exist across every organization. They are worth their weight in gold, but they are rarely the decision-makers. ISO/IEC 42001 Clause 5.1 addresses this directly, requiring top management to actively demonstrate leadership and commitment to the AI management system. Yet from the ground level, executive focus overwhelmingly coalesces around one thing: shipping AI tools and cha