Phaedra Boinodiris

Global Subject Matter Expert, AI Governance, IBM Consulting

Phaedra Boinodiris is a globally recognized subject matter expert in AI Governance for IBM Consulting. Her work helps organizations "do the right AI and do AI right."

Current focus

Phaedra advises organizations on building responsible, well-governed AI programs, and is active in shaping AI policy - including her 2025 appointment by the Governor of North Carolina to his AI leadership council.

Experience and areas of expertise

She authored AI for the Rest of Us, nominated the #1 book to read by Constellation Research, and co-founded the Future World Alliance. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has been recognized as 2030 Responsible AI Leader of the Year, a UN Woman of Influence in STEM and Inclusivity, and named to the Top 100 Women Shaping AI Today. Her areas of expertise include AI governance, responsible AI, and AI policy.

Recognition and reach

- 14k+ LinkedIn following
- Recent speaking engagements: AI Summit 2030, International Economic Forum of the Americas
- Upcoming speaking engagements: United Nations General Assembly week to participate in a conversation on AI ethics and governance on September 22nd, hosted by Tatyana Kanzaveli of WomenInGenAI

Expertise
Artificial intelligence

Featured content

Why “human in the loop” alone is not a governance strategy

The question of having a human in the loop deserves far more rigor than it's receiving.
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Where AI breaks–or breaks through

Discover why some organizations turn AI into a competitive advantage while others struggle. Learn how operating models, decision rights and workplace culture determine whether AI delivers enterprise-wide results.
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Why risk should determine your AI architecture

Why risk must determine the AI you buy—and why most organizations are buying blind.
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The faster AI moves, the more AI governance matters

From pricing to personalization, AI is moving closer to the consumer, exposing whether companies can scale with visibility, trust and control.

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