Gladwin’s mission is to bridge the gap between AI innovation, governance and real-world implementation, ensuring ethical AI adoption that benefits society, academia and industry alike. Recently named Top 100 Global Leader in Data & Innovation and is renowned for his visionary contributions at the intersection of data, risk, leadership and digital transformation.

He is a highly respected data, AI, technology thought leader, non-executive board director and a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand. As a board director at the Global Centre of Risk and Innovation (GCRI) in Canada, he spearheads its strategy, governance, risk, data /AI, Technology and cyber skills at the board table. Currently a key figure at GEC Prudentia (a pioneering fractional CDAO collective), Gladwin empowers organisations to unlock strategic value from data and AI while navigating the evolving regulatory and ethical landscape. He is also an active member of the Forbes Technology Council, the Association.AI where his thought pieces and advisory work actively influence a global community of senior technology and business leaders.

Over his 19 years he has built up a formidable track record in executive leadership and brings deep expertise in data/AI strategy, governance and innovation paired with an uncommon ability to translate complex technology trends into boardroom-relevant insights and outcomes. Gladwin has built several national Analytics Centres of Excellence in APAC, led major data transformations across financial services, insurance, utilities and higher education. Previously, as the New Zealand National leader for 2 Big 4’s risk and fraud analytics teams, his teams have gone from hunting down millions in fraud, uplifting FATCA / AML data programs to materially reducing costs and uplifting revenue for his clients.

Gladwin is equally passionate about giving back to the next generation and contributed to over 90 forums such as APEC, APAC CDAO/CISO Conferences and leading Australian / New Zealand Universities to date. As a regular contributor to university roundtables and industry-academic panels, he plays a vital role in shaping curricula that are relevant, future-focused and industry-aligned.

An articulate speaker and a sought-after conference chair, Gladwin brings energy, strategic clarity and inclusiveness to the events he leads. Most recently as the chairperson for a major data, AI and security conferences, where he helped set the agenda on digital resilience and trust.