Meet our CEO Dr. Jodie Lobana, Ph.D., FCPA, FCA

AI Governance Expert | Board Director | Educator | Author | Speaker | Consultant

Dr. Jodie Lobana is an award-winning AI governance expert, board director, and educator specializing in AI governance, risk management, and ethics. She advises corporate boards, executives, and governments on responsible AI adoption, risk mitigation, and policy development.

Her upcoming book, Holistic Governance of Artificial Intelligence, introduces a transformative framework for corporate and public sector leaders navigating AI’s impact. Through her consulting firm, she delivers training and advisory services to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and government bodies worldwide.

Global Impact

🔹 Speaker & Trainer: Delivered keynotes and executive sessions to professionals in 40+ countries on AI governance, AI risk, and cyber risk.

🔹 Recent Highlights: Presented to Chief Audit Executives of International Development Banks & UN Agencies, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), representing 193 member states, OSFI (Canada’s financial regulator), CPA Ontario, the IIA Global Conference, and the Canadian School Boards Association.

Board & Governance Expertise

Dr. Lobana has served on multiple boards and committees, shaping governance and policy decisions. She is Chair of the Advisory Board for McMaster’s AI Society and a former board member of the International Internal Audit Standards Board, University of Waterloo’s UWCISA Institute, and IIA Canada. She has also served as Chair of the Technology Steering Committee for OECM and a committee member for CPA Canada’s Technology Advisory Committee. Her experience extends to advising organizations on governance best practices, AI ethics policies, and risk oversight.

Academic Leadership

As a Course Director at York University, she teaches Governance of IT to graduate students. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor at Queen’s University, where she taught AI Ethics and helped shape curriculum development in emerging technologies. She has also lectured at McMaster University, University of Waterloo, and IIT, where she received a 5/5 instructor rating for her engaging and insightful teaching. Her courses have empowered professionals to navigate AI’s impact on business and society.

Recognition & Certifications

🏅 FCPA, FCA 2024 – Highest CPA recognition

🏅 Modern Governance 100 Award (2023)

🏅 McMaster Women in Tech Changemaker Award (2020)

🏅 Mary Keyes Award for Leadership (2019)

🏅 CPA Ontario Award of Distinction (2013)