Faculty

Prof. Kersi F. Porbunderwalla. – Professor at IE Law School; former faculty at Copenhagen Business School (1984–1993), Georgetown University, Cass Business School, and Fordham University. President & CEO of Copenhagen Compliance, The Information Security Institute, The Corporate Governance Institute, The EUGDPR, and The E-Compliance Academy. Built global GRC networks delivering certifications and training across four continents. Expert in AI-driven GRC solutions, cybersecurity, privacy, and compliance frameworks.

Prof. Hernan Huwyler Executive Education Director at IE Law School, expert in risk management, AI, audit, and control. Former leader at Forbes 500 companies and Big Four firms, skilled in predictive analytics (Python, R) for risk and compliance. Respected researcher and thought leader, he equips executives with practical tools to govern AI responsibly and optimize enterprise risk.

Sid Ahmed Benraouane, PhD. A globally recognised expert in AI governance, ethics, and strategy with 20+ years’ experience advising senior leaders across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. Sid specialises in AI management systems, risk and trust frameworks, and AI maturity assessments. An ISO expert (USA WG1), he contributed to key AI standards including ISO/IEC 42001 and 42005, and previously led the national working group for ISO 56001:2024 (Innovation Management System).

Evan Benjamin is an experienced eDiscovery, computer forensics, and data management professional with hands-on expertise across the full EDRM lifecycle, supporting litigation at both law firm and vendor levels. Evan holds a Master’s Certificate in eDiscovery Project Management and deep practical experience in EnCase® and FTK forensics, enterprise backup, recovery, and disaster resilience, and SQL Server business intelligence in large financial services environments. A certified EnCE®, CommVault Administrator/Engineer, MCTS/MCITP BI Developer, and Six Sigma Green Belt, with active contributions to ACEDS and the EDRM Metrics and Maturity Model (eMSAT-1)

Prof. Colin Coulson-Thomas is a globally recognised authority on board effectiveness and corporate performance, having advised 100+ boards and delivered 300+ presentations in 40 countries. A seasoned chairman, Professorial Fellow, and board member across the public and private sectors, he has led major transformation initiatives and authored 40+ influential books and reports on governance, leadership, and organisational success.

Prof. Peter-Obadare-Adewale is a visionary global technopreneur and digital trust leader. Peter is Nigeria’s first Professor of Practice in Cybersecurity and one of the most highly credentialed cybersecurity and GRC strategists globally. A BCS Fellow & Chartered IT Professional, he is Africa’s first EC-Council Licensed Penetration Tester, a PCI DSS QSA, COBIT 5 Assessor, and a Forbes Technology Council member, recognised as Forbes Best of Africa Outstanding Digital Trust Leader (2023).

Atul Juvle is a technology-driven Legal & GRC transformation leader and Independent Director with 40+ years’ experience, recognised as a Lifetime General Counsel (2024) and ranked Forbes India & Legal 500 Top 100 GC. A governance-first, ethics-anchored advisor, I bring deep boardroom experience, crisis leadership, and a rare blend of legal, business, and risk expertise, with a strong track record in tech-enabled compliance, AI governance readiness, and long-term value creation across complex, regulated industries.

Tony Tarantino is a Professor, author, and industry advisor at Santa Clara University (Leavey School of Business), teaching graduate courses in Smart Manufacturing, Industry 5.0, and Continuous Improvement. Author of Smart Manufacturing, The Lean Six Sigma Way (Wiley) and four additional Wiley titles, and a frequent keynote speaker on AI, digital supply chains, and operational excellence. Brings decades of senior consulting experience with global leaders including Apple, Oracle, Cisco, and Heidelberg Materials, delivering measurable impact through AI, Lean Six Sigma, and smart manufacturing initiatives.