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.

Simon Poole

AI guidance tailored to your board's needs

From half-day workshops to ongoing coaching, I help boards and executives build the AI literacy they need to lead with confidence.

Board Workshops

Interactive half-day or full-day sessions designed for your entire board. Understand AI's strategic implications, risks, and opportunities—without the technical jargon.

Director Training

Structured programmes for NEDs and executive directors covering AI governance, regulatory landscape, and board-level oversight responsibilities.

Executive Coaching

One-to-one guidance for directors and C-suite executives who want to deepen their AI understanding at their own pace, with complete confidentiality.

What people say

"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."

Ann Cairns
Chair, CAB Payments plc

"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."

Susanne Alfs
Nurole member, NED and Cyber Security Expert

"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."

Susanne Chishti
Chair and Founder, FINTECH Circle
Simon Poole

Your guide through the AI landscape

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.

Certificate in Machine Learning & AI, Imperial College
NED & Audit Chair, Hubtel Ltd (payments fintech)
Former PE Operating Partner, Helios Investment Partners
Chartered Accountant (PwC, Bank of America, BT)

Thought leadership

Practical guides to help boards navigate AI governance and strategy.

AI and Corporate Governance in the UK

A practical framework for board-level AI oversight, covering strategy, risk, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

6 Questions for Directors

Essential questions for directors to assess their organisation's AI readiness and risk exposure.

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Let's talk about AI for your board

Whether you're looking for a workshop, training programme, or one-to-one guidance, I'd be happy to discuss how I can help.