Zephaniah Chukwudum is a technology leader and civic. At Governance AI, Zephaniah acts as a strategic advisor, bringing deep expertise in public sector digital transformation, smart city development, and the ethical deployment of AI at scale.

With over a decade of experience in data, AI, and cloud strategy, Zephaniah has led major regional initiatives across Birmingham and the West Midlands, supporting councils and combined authorities to harness technology for societal, economic, and environmental impact. His leadership style blends strategic vision with community engagement, ensuring digital innovation is both inclusive and empowering.

A recognised champion of diversity and inclusion, Zephaniah chairs Microsoft UK’s EMBRACE network and has spearheaded partnerships that deliver digital skills training, job readiness, and social mobility. His dual focus on boardroom strategy and grassroots equity makes him an invaluable contributor to Governance AI’s mission to embed ethical, people-centred governance in the Intelligence Age.