Governance you can defend, in writing, under audit.
Strategic counsel for boards, regulators, and executive leaders navigating Australia’s evolving privacy, information governance, records management, and AI governance landscape.
Recognised by the Australian Government under the Global Talent visa program for his contributions to Data Governance, Information Management, and Digital Trust, he brings over 25 years of cross-sector leadership in building certification frameworks, records governance systems, and compliance architectures across Australia, Africa, the United Kingdom, and North America. His work spans the design of a national data protection certification body, the professionalisation of information governance across multiple jurisdictions, and the development of information systems supporting a US$700 million capital infrastructure project.
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Three Core Practice Areas.
Each engagement begins with a scoped assessment, not a generic framework. Most advisory engagements draw on more than one of the following practice areas.
Data Governance & Privacy Compliance
Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles compliance reviews, data governance frameworks, privacy maturity assessments, and readiness reviews for automated decision-making transparency obligations.
AI Governance & Accountability
Practical AI governance frameworks aligned with Australia’s AI adoption guidance, risk classification, human oversight, transparency, accountability, and responsible AI lifecycle controls.
Records & Certification Architecture
Records management aligned with ISO 15489, information governance frameworks, and professional certification schemes designed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.
A record built to be checked, not taken on faith.
Recognised by the Australian Government under the Global Talent program for internationally recognised contributions to Data Governance, Information Management, Digital Trust, and Digital Transformation.
Institution Builder: Founded and led internationally recognised professional and academic institutions that have strengthened governance, certification, education, and professional standards across multiple jurisdictions.
Serves on the Board of Friends of Research4Life, a United States-based nonprofit organisation that supports the global Research4Life partnership by expanding equitable access to scientific research, scholarly knowledge, and evidence-based information across developing countries. Contributes to strategic governance, international partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen research capacity, education, innovation, and sustainable development worldwide.
Architect of Nigeria’s National Data Protection professional certification framework, recognised by the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and supporting the education and certification of Data Protection Officers.
Led enterprise information management and electronic document governance for a US$700 million capital infrastructure project at Chevron Nigeria Limited.
Appointed Country Chief Data Officer Ambassador (Nigeria) by the MIT Chief Data Officer & Information Quality (CDOIQ) Symposium, CDO Magazine, and the International Society of Chief Data Officers.
Became the First African Fellow of the Information and Records Management Society (IRMS), United Kingdom (2015), one of the world’s leading professional bodies for information and records management, recognising his leadership and contributions to the profession.
Australia's privacy and AI governance landscape is evolving. Your organisation must evolve with it.
New automated decision-making transparency requirements under the Privacy Act 1988 take effect from 10 December 2026, requiring organisations to explain how automated decisions that significantly affect individuals are made. At the same time, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is reviewing privacy practices across multiple sectors.
Commonwealth agencies are now subject to mandatory AI governance requirements, with the first obligations commencing on 15 June 2026 and further measures taking effect from December 2026. For the private sector, Australia continues to adopt a principles-based approach by applying existing legislative and regulatory frameworks, supported by the National AI Centre’s Guidance for AI Adoption.
This is precisely the kind of evolving, principles-based regulatory environment that rewards experienced judgement over template compliance.
Boards that prepare early are better positioned to manage regulatory risk, maintain public trust, and demonstrate accountable governance.
Build governance that holds up under scrutiny.
Whether your organisation is responding to evolving regulatory obligations, strengthening governance oversight, implementing responsible AI, or establishing professional certification frameworks, an initial strategic discussion can determine the most appropriate path forward.
Trusted by governments, regulators, universities, professional bodies, and executive leaders across Australia, Africa, Europe, and North America.