Gladwin Mendez is a globally recognized leader in AI, data and governance, recently named among the Top 100 Global Leaders in Data & Innovation.

As a Fractional Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) at GEC Prudentia, he helps organisations navigate AI, data strategy and governance with a proven track record of driving maximum impact through data/AI through ethical and responsible technology adoption.

With over 19 years of experience, Gladwin has built several national Analytics Centres of Excellence in APAC, led major data transformations across financial services, insurance, utilities and higher education. As the New Zealand National leader for 2 Big 4’s risk and fraud analytics teams, his teams have gone on to hunt down millions in fraud, uplifting FATCA / AML data programs, to materially uplifting cross sell and upsell revenue for customer campaigns.

He is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand, a board director at the Global Centre of Risk and Innovation (GCRI) in Canada enhancing its strategy, governance, risk, data /AI, Technology and cyber skill matrix.

A member of the Forbes Technology Council and advisory board member to responsible AI NFP theAssociation.ai and Corinium Global Intelligence and have chaired, presented and lectured on data, risk and technology at over 90 forums such as APEC, APAC CDAO CISO Conferences and leading Australian / New Zealand Universities.

Gladwin’s mission is to bridge the gap between AI innovation, governance and real-world implementation, ensuring ethical AI adoption that benefits industry, academia and society alike. Profile here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gladwinmendez/