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Founded by Karl George MBE, Governance AI was born from over 30 years of board-level governance leadership — and the urgent realisation that AI is rewriting the rules of accountability. We exist to help boards and executive leaders navigate the Reset Revolution, equipping them with the tools, insight, and frameworks needed to govern confidently in the Intelligence Age.

Our Values

Vision: Human-first, AI-enabled governance that sustains trust and accelerates innovation.

Mission: Equip boards with the insight, tools, and confidence to deploy AI safely,responsibly, and impactfully.

Our approach and methodology provide a structured yet flexible framework, ensuring every assignment is grounded in evidence, tailored to context, and encompasses the following three pillars for lasting governance impact.

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Pillar One - Establishing a Robust Governance Framework

Before the first line of code is written, a foundation of robust governance must be established. This is the essential first step to harnessing AI's power safely and effectively. We work with your board and leadership to architect a comprehensive governance framework that addresses ethics, risk management, data privacy, and regulatory compliance. By defining the "rules of the road" from the outset, we ensure that your organisation's AI journey is built on a secure, responsible, and scalable foundation, providing the confidence to innovate without compromising integrity.

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Pillar Two - Building AI Literacy in Your Leadership

With a strong governance framework in place, the next critical step is to empower your leaders with genuine AI literacy. True transformation cannot be delegated; it must be led. We deliver targeted educational programmes designed to move your executive team beyond buzzwords to a deep, strategic understanding of AI's capabilities and implications. This ensures your leaders can identify high-value opportunities, ask insightful questions, and confidently steer the organisation's strategy, making informed decisions that align technological potential with core business objectives.

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Pillar Three - Implementing AI Safely and Responsibly

Once your leadership is literate and your governance is set, your organisation is prepared for safe and responsible AI implementation. This is where strategy becomes reality. We guide you through the process of deploying AI solutions that are not only powerful but also ethical, transparent, and aligned with your established framework. Our focus is on practical execution from pilot projects to enterprise-wide integration, ensuring that every step builds tangible value, drives adoption, and reinforces a culture of responsible innovation, turning your AI vision into a measurable competitive advantage.

Strategic Technology Partner

Intercity Technology

Our founder, Karl George, serves as a Non-Executive Director at Intercity and
has developed a strategic partnership that underpins our Phase Two data and
cybersecurity offering. Intercity Technology, founded in 1985 in Birmingham, is a
leading UK IT services provider specialising in cloud, cybersecurity, unified
communications, and managed IT solutions. With around 250 employees, it is known
for its customer-centric “Do More” culture, strong Microsoft partnerships, and industry-leading service and innovation.

https://www.intercity.technology/tech-transformation

Team members

We work together for your success!

Karl George MBE

Founder & CEO

Hamada Mahdi

Chief Technical Officer

Nathan Shillingford

Client Liaison Officer

Ghiath Mohammed

Director of Transformation

Associate Consultants

We work together for your success!

Steven Paul
Zephaniah Chukwudum
Gian-Angelo Obi-Umahhi
Alex Richards
Jana Zacheva
Joel Blake OBE
Tom Proverbs-Garbett

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