AI for Boards
Making AI accessible for business leaders
Helping directors and executives understand AI without the hype. Practical, grounded guidance for boards navigating the AI landscape.
Helping directors and executives understand AI without the hype. Practical, grounded guidance for boards navigating the AI landscape.
From half-day workshops to ongoing coaching, I help boards and executives build the AI literacy they need to lead with confidence.
Interactive half-day or full-day sessions designed for your entire board. Understand AI's strategic implications, risks, and opportunities—without the technical jargon.
Structured programmes for NEDs and executive directors covering AI governance, regulatory landscape, and board-level oversight responsibilities.
One-to-one guidance for directors and C-suite executives who want to deepen their AI understanding at their own pace, with complete confidentiality.
Practical, hands-on training for corporate teams. Turn unused Copilot licences into a daily productivity tool — covering Chat, Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word. Learn more →
"I wanted our Board at a start-up digital bank in the Abu Dhabi offshore centre to understand how AI can enhance client experience, efficiency and product development. Simon delivered exceptionally. His own NED experience across financial services meant the workshop was pitched perfectly for Board-level debate. I would fully recommend him to any Board wanting to stay ahead on AI."
"His pragmatic approach, explaining how other financial services firms were using AI, and sharing knowledge on tools and techniques was very helpful to the Board."
"I highly valued Simon's session on AI in the boardroom, which he delivered to the Enter the Boardroom Community of Nurole. He brought a thoughtful and well-balanced perspective, combining a strong understanding of AI with a clear appreciation of the realities Board directors face. What made the session particularly effective was his ability to explain the foundations in an accessible way while consistently connecting them to practical boardroom questions around strategy, oversight, opportunity, and risk."
"I already experienced one of Simon's excellent Board workshops, so when we launched the FINTECH Circle Board Programme, Simon was our top choice to provide the AI Training for our NED Community. His style is both inspiring and grounded in the realities of what we board members need to know about AI to leverage its benefits and to govern our companies best going forward."
I'm Simon Poole. I help company directors and senior executives understand AI—what it can do, what it can't, and what questions your board should be asking.
With a background spanning private equity, chartered accountancy, and board-level governance, I bring a practical, commercially-grounded perspective to AI. No hype, no jargon—just clear thinking about what matters.
Practical guides to help boards navigate AI governance and strategy.
A practical framework for board-level AI oversight, covering strategy, risk, ethics, and regulatory compliance.
Essential questions for directors to assess their organisation's AI readiness and risk exposure.
Download PDFWhether you're looking for a workshop, training programme, or one-to-one guidance, I'd be happy to discuss how I can help.