Board Advisor & Non-Executive Director
Independent board-level oversight for technology, AI, and regulatory risk. Bridging the gap between engineering reality and board-level accountability.
All ServicesWhy Boards Need Independent Technology Oversight
Most boards approve major technology and AI initiatives without the technical expertise to validate execution risk, regulatory compliance, or long-term resilience.
The Governance Gap
- Boards rely entirely on CTO or vendor presentations without independent validation
- Technology risks surface during audits or regulatory reviews — too late to act calmly
- DORA and AI Act obligations exceed traditional board reporting structures
- No clear accountability for ICT risk between management and the board
What Independent Oversight Provides
- Early identification of technology and AI risks before they escalate
- Independent validation of management claims about resilience and controls
- Defensible governance frameworks that satisfy supervisory expectations
- Confident decision-making backed by technical and regulatory expertise
How I Support Boards
Independent Risk Assessment
Validate management claims about ICT resilience, security posture, and regulatory readiness through independent technical reviews and governance audits.
Supervisory Readiness
Design and implement governance frameworks that meet DORA, AI Act, and PSD2 requirements. Prepare documentation and controls for regulatory reviews and audits.
Strategic Technology Decisions
Support board-level decisions on platform changes, AI investments, M&A technology assessments, and major transformation programs with independent technical due diligence.
Principles & Standards
How I Work with Boards
No vendor relationships, no consulting upsells. My advice serves the board's interests alone.
Governance frameworks aligned with supervisory expectations and audit requirements.
Recommendations grounded in technical feasibility and operational reality.
Board discussions, regulatory matters, and strategic decisions handled with complete confidentiality.
Regulatory Frameworks
Deep expertise in DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), EU AI Act, PSD2, CSSF guidelines, and third-party ICT risk management. ILA Associate Director with board-level governance credentials from the Luxembourg Institute of Governance .
Case Studies
Challenge: Early-stage fintech pursuing dual PSD2 EMI licensing across FCA (UK) and MFSA (Malta) jurisdictions faced 12+ month authorization timeline with no established ICT governance frameworks. Board lacked independent technology expertise to validate management's regulatory readiness claims or assess approval risk across two distinct supervisory regimes with divergent expectations.
Intervention: Independent board advisory engagement established to provide objective ICT governance oversight. Designing supervisory-ready ICT framework meeting both FCA and MFSA regulatory requirements, including risk management policies, operational resilience documentation, and third-party oversight controls. Providing independent validation of EMI platform architecture and regulatory submission materials to board ahead of Q3 2026 anticipated filing.
Outcome: Board will gain independent technical validation of regulatory readiness, reducing approval risk through comprehensive documentation packages aligned with both supervisory regimes. Organization proceeding toward Q3 2026 dual-license submission with defensible ICT governance framework and board-level oversight capability for ongoing supervisory relationship management.
Challenge: Mid-market Italian consumer brand manufacturer without prior digital sales experience sought European marketplace expansion. Board lacked visibility into execution risk, ROI validation mechanisms, and commercial outcome measurement. No governance framework existed to evaluate technology and data strategy investments or link initiatives to measurable business objectives.
Intervention: Independent board advisory engagement established to validate AI execution approach and design governance oversight framework. Assessed AI-agentic workflow architecture for 400+ product Amazon listings across Italy, France, Germany, and Spain. Established board-level AI risk oversight framework linking initiatives to measurable outcomes including revenue targets, platform scalability requirements, and data governance controls. Provided independent validation of technical feasibility and EU AI Act compliance positioning for SEO-optimized AI-generated content.
Outcome: Board approved AI portfolio budget with defensible risk assessment and clear success metrics aligned with €10M digital sales target by Q4 2026. Organization deployed first AI-agents for automated marketplace content optimization with board-level oversight capability for ongoing AI investment decisions and regulatory compliance monitoring. Established repeatable framework for evaluating future AI initiatives against institutional risk appetite and commercial objectives.
Due to the nature of board-level oversight, many engagements remain confidential:
- DORA Readiness Audits for Tier-1 financial institutions
- Technical Due Diligence advising PE firms on FinTech acquisitions
- Interim Crisis Management following audit failures or security incidents
- Start-up Advisory providing strategic guidance and governance support for early-stage companies
Who This Service Is For
Regulated Financial Institutions
- Banks navigating DORA compliance and operational resilience requirements
- Payment institutions (EMI/PI) preparing for or maintaining PSD2 licensing
- Investment firms implementing AI Act governance frameworks
- Financial entities facing supervisory reviews or audit findings
Private Equity & Scale-Ups
- PE portfolio companies requiring technology governance and risk oversight
- Boards preparing for licensing, fundraising, or exits
- High-growth FinTechs transitioning from startup to regulated operations
- Founders seeking strategic guidance and governance support
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Independent technology oversight for boards navigating DORA, AI Act, and complex technology decisions.