We also see transparency as critical to responsible AI use. We explain clearly how AI supports our work and where its limits lie. Even when we use proprietary tools, we share the benefits, risks and choices so clients can decide with confidence. We keep thorough records so the steps behind AI-assisted outputs can be checked and understood. In our view, openness is integral to trust. At Lexington, we leverage the opportunity of AI to:

• We are people-first, always: We prioritise relationships and human judgement. AI helps us focus on what our clients value most: ideas and impact.

• We amplify our expertise with AI: We automate routine tasks so we can focus on strategy and storytelling, sharpening our thinking and expanding what’s possible

• We use AI with integrity and accountability: We are transparent about how AI supports our work, holding ourselves to the highest standards of fairness and accuracy.

• We employ a proactive, future-ready mindset: We stay curious and adaptable, testing, learning and anticipating what comes next so clients can move with confidence.

• We build in trust by design into our thinking: Trust guides everything we do. We protect data, respect confidentiality and keep human judgement at the heart of every decision.

These principles are our safeguard and our advantage. They ensure that technology extends the reach of human expertise without eroding responsibility.

AI will keep changing the world we work in. Our commitment is to lead that change responsibly: putting people first, using technology to extend their reach, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of trust.

That is how we will continue to shape tomorrow, driven by experts and enhanced by AI.