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About James Kavanagh

James isn’t just a global authority in AI governance, he’s a born storyteller. Irish by heritage and engineer by training, James combines technical depth with warmth, wit, and an instinct for making complex ideas human.

A former engineering leader at Microsoft and Amazon, he built the world’s first Responsible AI governance program to achieve ISO 42001 certification. Today, as Founder of The Company Ethos and AI Career Pro, he helps organisations and professionals turn AI from a source of uncertainty into capability and confidence.

James is an accomplished keynote speaker, media commentator, and panel guest, known for his clarity, humility, and engaging delivery. His audiences range from boardrooms and conferences to global podcasts - where his practical insight and honest storytelling consistently resonate.

Speaking Topics 

James regularly speaks on the most practical and in-demand issues in AI governance today. His commentary covers Responsible AI (or 'safe, secure and lawful' AI) and the foundations of AI governance; AI risk and organisational accountability; the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape; and what boards and executives need to know to govern AI safely and confidently. He also speaks on the future of work in an AI-enabled world, including how leaders can adapt, upskill, and build organisational capability as AI becomes embedded across every function.