“Governing AI isn’t about controlling technology—it’s about preserving humanity’s role as author of its own story.”
– Dr. Jodie Lobana, AI Governance Pioneer
“Governing AI isn’t about controlling technology—it’s about preserving humanity’s role as author of its own story.”
– Dr. Jodie Lobana, AI Governance Pioneer
Architect of New AI Governance | Global Educator | Experienced Board Director | Author | Trusted Advisor to Boards, Governments & UN Agencies
Dr. Jodie Lobana is a globally recognized authority and governance pioneer who holds the world’s first PhD focused exclusively on AI governance for corporate boards. This groundbreaking doctoral thesis culminated in the creation of the proprietary Holistic Framework of AI Governance™. As a trusted advisor on AI Governance, Ethics, and Risk Management, she equips boards, Crown corporations, and international institutions to adopt AI strategically while embedding oversight and safety—ensuring alignment with purpose, trust, and resilience.
She is the CEO and Founder of AIGE Global Advisors, a global advisory firm offering governance diagnostics, strategic guidance, and board-level training to corporations and financial institutions. Dr. Lobana also leads TeraTera Collaborations Inc., a not-for-profit dedicated to using AI for social good, focusing on critical challenges like AI literacy, healthcare, climate resilience, and AI safety.
Her upcoming book, Holistic Governance of Artificial Intelligence, introduces a transformative AI Governance framework designed to equip corporate and public sector leaders to navigate the ethical, operational, and strategic implications of AI.
Global Authority & Keynote Speaker
Impacting Governance on a Global Scale
Dr. Lobana is a globally sought-after authority, having delivered executive sessions and keynotes to over 7,000 professionals across 50+ countries on the critical convergence of AI Governance, Existential Risk, and Cyber Resilience.
Prestigious Speaking Highlights
Dr. Lobana’s insights are trusted by the world’s most sensitive and high-stakes organizations, including presentations delivered to:
- International Bodies & Regulators: Chief Audit Executives of UN Agencies and International Development Banks , the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) , and OSFI (Canada’s financial regulator).
- Global Professional Leadership: Keynote presentations at the IIA Global Conference , CPA Ontario , and CPA Alberta.
- National Governance: Sessions with the Canadian School Boards Association, guiding leaders on the ethical and strategic implications of AI.
Global Governance & Board Expertise
Dr. Lobana’s governance expertise is demonstrated by a history of shaping global standards and leading high-level technology oversight.
- Global Standard-Setting: She is a former board member of the International Internal Audit Standards Board, where she directly contributed to guiding the development and approval of the new Global Internal Audit Standards.
- AI Leadership: She currently serves as the Chair of the Advisory Board for McMaster’s AI Society, actively guiding the next generation of AI thought and policy.
- Technology Oversight: Her experience includes serving as Chair of the Technology Steering Committee at OECM and as a committee member for CPA Canada’s Technology Advisory Committee.
- Extensive Board Service: She has served on the boards of IIA Canada and the University of Waterloo’s UWCISA Institute.
- Advisory Mandate: Her practical experience extends to advising organizations on governance best practices, AI ethics policies, and robust risk oversight.
The mandate for the AI Age requires relentless focus: It begins with a competent board and dual, empowered leadership (one for Strategy, one for Risk). Boards must define a clear 3-year vision with mandatory annual resets, allocating all necessary resources to ensure systematic, vision-driven AI deployment.
Academic Leadership & Educational Excellence
Dr. Lobana is an influential academic leader who shapes the next generation of governance professionals.
- Thought Leadership at Premier Universities: As a Course Director at York University, she trains graduate students in Governance of IT, a critical skill for the digital age. She previously served as an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University, where she was integral in teaching AI Ethics and shaping curriculum development related to emerging technologies.
- Demonstrated Excellence: She has lectured at prestigious institutions including McMaster University, the University of Waterloo, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT).
- Quantified Impact: Her educational rigor is validated by her consistently high performance, achieving a perfect 5/5 instructor rating for her engaging and insightful teaching at IIT.
- Empowering the Future: Her courses directly empower professionals to strategically navigate and lead the transformation caused by AI’s impact on business and society.
Recognition & Certifications: Excellence in Governance
Highest Professional Distinction:
- FCPA, FCA (2024): Awarded the highest professional honor in the accounting field, recognizing outstanding contributions to business and society.
Recognized for Professional and Governance Excellence Across Multiple Domains
- McMaster Women in Tech Changemaker Award (2020): Honored for pioneering leadership in the technology sector.
- Mary Keyes Award for Leadership (2019): Acknowledged for exceptional leadership achievements.
- CPA Ontario Award of Distinction (2013): Recognized early in her career for significant professional distinction.