Extensive experience in AI governance, business development and sales I help organizations innovate responsibly with AI, manage and mitigate risks and align with legal requirements to extract the full ROI of the technology. Leveraging on a financial, risk management, and credit mindset I am a strategic partner to define suitable AI governance frameworks and processes. Capitalizing on an extensive experience in the corporate and startup world, I am a crucial asset to lead succesful commercial initiatives and steer the company’ s strategy. • Certified AI governance professional • Adjunct professor and global mentor in IE Madrid • Recognized public speaker • Implemented successful business development strategies and designed GTM for financial sector • Consistently exceeded revenue targets • Trusted advisor to a wide range of clients belonging to different industries and regions • Dynamic and energic team player and diversity supporter.

During our life, uncertainty and chance are the norm. As a manager in charge of Risk and Business Continuity Management, I put all my energy and experience at the company's service to quantify these uncertainties and present a situation assessment that is as pragmatic and rational as possible to people who make the decisions. Preparing the company to face the imponderables (material and human) is a demanding and exciting mission, which requires the best of all and work at the heart of the company, where sometimes it does not want to go. That's the price the company has to pay to survive..

An accomplished finance professional (Chartered Accountant) combining strong business acumen with over 15 years of experience in successfully delivering finance, accounting, audit and compliance roles in a global setting. A result-driven leader with collaborative leadership style, underpinned with mentoring and coaching multicultural teams. Excellent stakeholder management and strong interpersonal skills. Proficiency in project management and an effective change ambassador.

Kersi F. Porbunderwalla is also Managing Partner of E-Compliance Academy, Information Security Institute and EUGDPR Institute®. Kersi is a global consultant, teacher, instructor, researcher, commentator and practitioner on GDPR, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Compliance and IT-security (GRC), Bribery, Fraud and anti-Corruption (BFC) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) issues. Kersi has lectured at The Copenhagen Business School (1984-97), The Govt. Law College (Thrissur, India), Georgetown University (Washington), Cass Business School (London), Fordham University (New York) and Renmin Law School (Beijing). Kersi has conducted some hundred workshops, seminars and speaking assignments on Regulatory Compliance, GDPR, GRC, CSR, and BFC issues.

Sis ia a globally recognized expert in AI governance, ethics, and strategy, I bring over 20 years of experience advising senior leaders in the government and private sector across the US, Europe, and the Middle East. I specialize in crafting and implementing frameworks for AI management systems, risk management, AI trustworthiness, and AI maturity assessment, ensuring organizations navigate the complexities of emerging technologies while maintaining ethical integrity. As a member expert of the USA Working Group 1 at ISO, I contributed to developing many AI standards (42001 Management System, 42005 Impact Assessment, and others). Before that, I led an ISO country Working Group in charge of developing ISO 56001:2024 Innovation Management System. From guiding the Dubai Government in building its foresight and innovation ecosystem to coaching organizations on AI management systems, I empower leaders to make data-driven, future-focused decisions. My expertise ensures that organizations remain agile, accountable, and prepared for the transformative impact of AI and emerging technologies. As a keynote speaker, I have addressed global fora such as the World Government Summit, the Artificial Intelligence Summit, and the National Cybersecurity Strategy Forum, sharing insights on AI strategy, digital transformation, and innovation leadership.

Hernan Huwyler CPA, MBA is the head of Supplier Due Diligence Compliance Strategy and Procurement Center of Excellence ar Danske Bank. His expertise includes Global Corporate Governance, Global Risk Management ERM, Compliance, Audit, SAP, Fraud & Security, SOX Controls and more.

Prof. Colin Coulsen-Thomas is a Cornish Campaigner, Author, Chairman, Academic, Speaker and Corporate Adviser. Prof Colin Coulson-Thomas has advised over 100 boards on improving board and corporate performance. As a distinguished Research Professor, Colin has the following merits: Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management-Research (SRISIIM) President, Council of International Advisors, SRISIIM Member, Board of Governing Directors, SRISIIM Research Foundation Chairman, Research Degree Committee, SRISIIM Research Foundation Honorary Professor, Aston India Centre for Applied Research (Aston University) Visiting Professor of Direction and Leadership, Lincoln International Business School (University of Lincoln) Chancellor and Professorial Fellow, School for the Creative Arts Professional: Leader, Order of St Lazarus International Governance Initiative President, Institute of Management Services Member, Global Advisory Council, IOD India Director General, UK & Europe operations, Institute of Directors (India) Member, Experts Committee, IOD India Member, ACCA Governance, Risk and Performance Global Forum Member, Advisory Board/Panel, Aravind Foundation Global Goodwill Ambassador for Sustainability (India CSR) .

Dr Emmanuel Fragnière, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), is a Professor of Service Design and Innovation and the director of the CAS HES-SO in Treasury Management at the University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais). His research interests are risk management, energy and environmental planning, stochastic programming and service design and innovation. He has published several papers in academic journals such as Annals of Operations Research, Environmental Modeling and Assessment, European Journal of Operational Research, Interfaces, and Management Science. Before joining HES-SO, he used to be a commodity risk analyst at Cargill (Ocean Transportation) and a senior internal auditor at Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (Risk Management and Financial Engineering). He is also the author (with Sullivan) of a book titled "Risk Management: Safeguarding Company Assets", Axzo Press, USA, November 2006 (new edition 2015)..