A (r)evolutionary AI benchmarking model is introduced to navigate the complex landscape of AIgovernance and compliance. Revenue-driven advancements outpace regulatory efforts to establishsafeguards, often falling short in ensuring that AI systems are truly robust and trustworthy. Leadershipaddresses this critical gap by introducing a novel benchmarking model inspired by principles of evolutionand psychology to prioritize robustness alongside performance, empowering executives to proactive