In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping businesses across various sectors. This event aims to provide Board Directors with critical insights into the use of AI within large companies, focusing on the ethical considerations and challenges that come with its implementation.
During this session we will share some examples of game changing uses of AI within their business whilst assessing the risks for implementing and using AI poorly. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to effectively question and challenge executives on AI strategies and practices, ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in their organisations.
Objectives:
• Understand the transformative impact of AI on businesses.
• Explore the ethical implications and risks associated with AI.
• Equip Board Directors with a few questions to challenge and guide executive decisions on AI.
• Foster a discussion on best practices for integrating AI responsibly in business strategies.
Speakers
Oliver Williams
Oliver Williams is an expert partner in the Advanced Analytics practice at Bain, based in London.
He has more than 25 years of experience in analytics across banking, investment management, and financial technology.
Oliver’s career has focused on algorithmic trading systems, asset management, and derivatives trading and structuring. He most recently served as CTO and subsequently CIO of a UK mortgage lending fintech, where he led engineering and analytics teams and worked on proprietary credit scoring models.
He publishes regularly in journals and books on topics including statistics, quantitative investment, and machine learning. He has held various part-time teaching posts at the University of Cambridge and the University of London.
He holds a Ph.D in Financial Economics, MSc in Mathematics, and M.A. in Computer Science and Management Studies. Oliver is also the co-inventor of a software patent in the field of social network analytics.
This event is included in our Directors’ Circle membership. Current Directors’ Circle members have received a calendar invitation already – if you haven’t, please get in touch with us via contact@wbdirectors.co.uk
Please note: Our Directors’ Circle events are fast-paced conversations, designed for those with experience of serving as a non-executive director and/or a strong understanding of the role. Full members with this background are also welcome to attend.