Meet our board members

Foundation Board

A diverse team of professionals committed to building responsible AI systems. We combine expertise and innovation to guide organizations through effective AI governance.

Dr. Axel Mazolo

Dr. Axel Mazolo is a Swiss expert in artificial intelligence governance and the founder of the Geneva AI Governance Institute (GAIGI). He works with international institutions and policymakers to strengthen oversight and ethical standards for high-impact AI systems. His work aims to promote responsible governance and international cooperation around artificial intelligence technologies.

Ms. Priya Pansare

Ms. Priya Pansare is the Director of Trade and Investment Promotion at the World Trade Center Mumbai. With over 20 years of experience in trade, finance, and international relations, she works to strengthen strategic partnerships and develop business opportunities globally.

Touradj Ebrahimi

Touradj Ebrahimi is a professor at EPFL and an active figure in international standardization, notably in his role as chairman of the JPEG committee and head of the Swiss delegation in JTC1 which brings together all standardization activities around information technologies within ISO and IEC.

Alexandre Vautravers

Alexandre Vautravers, editor-in-chief of the Swiss Military Review, scientific director of the Centre for Military History and Foresight (CHPM).
Associate Professor of International Relations, Doctor of History and Economics.

Amb. Prof. Muhammadou M.O. Kah

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The Republic of The Gambia to the Swiss Confederation and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), the WTO, and other international organizations in Switzerland. A renowned thought leader on data and AI governance, policy, and digital transformation, he chairs the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) and contributes to UN, WIPO, and ICRC initiatives advancing inclusive, ethical, and secure global ecosystems.

Dr. Anino Emuwa

Dr. Anino Emuwa, Managing Director of Avandis Consulting (France) and founder of 100 Women @ Davos.

Global expert in leadership, corporate governance and emerging technologies. Board member of Nottingham Trent University and the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030. Distinguished Fellow, ReTech Center, École des Ponts Business School. DBA (Nottingham), MBA (Cranfield), BSc Monetary Economics (LSE). TEDx speaker on AI ethics, governance and inclusive innovation.