Oliver Patel is a leading AI governance practitioner, educator, and author. As Head of Enterprise AI Governance at AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company with 95k+ employees, he leads the company's global approach to AI governance, compliance, and risk management. He is a Board Member and AI Faculty Member at the IAPP, where he teaches the AI Governance Professional (AIGP) certification. He also advises international policymakers, as a member of the OECD Expert Group on AI Risk and Accountability and as part of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) AI & Privacy Advisory Committee. Oliver has delivered AI governance training and keynotes to thousands of professionals across major banks, pharmaceutical companies, technology companies, government bodies, industry associations, and publishers. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Fundamentals of AI Governance, set for release in September 2026, as well as the Creator of Enterprise AI Governance, an industry newsletter with 8,000+ subscribers.