Clarity, Control &
Confidence — Across
Your Risk Landscape
We help organisations design, implement and sustain robust governance, security and compliance programmes — from strategy through to certification and assurance.
🏛️ Our Four Service Pillars
End-to-End Capability Across Four Practice Areas
From strategic advisory to hands-on implementation, practitioner training and independent audit — a complete lifecycle capability delivered under one roof.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Enterprise risk frameworks, vendor risk management and regulatory compliance programmes.
Learn more →Data & AI Governance
Data governance operating models, ISO 42001 AI Management Systems and EU AI Act readiness.
Learn more →Information Security & Cyber Risk
ISMS design, ISO 27001 certification programmes and cyber risk management frameworks.
Learn more →ICT Service Mgmt & Business Continuity
ITSM frameworks, ISO 22301 BCM implementation and ICT resilience programmes.
Learn more →Four Delivery Modes. One Joined-Up Practice.
Consulting
Strategic advisory, gap analysis and framework design aligned to your objectives.
Implementing
Hands-on programme delivery. We work alongside your team — not just hand over documents.
Training
Practitioner and certification courses to build lasting internal capability.
Auditing
Independent maturity assessments, gap audits and compliance reviews.
Practitioner Expertise.
Practical Outcomes.
We are practitioners first — all of our advisors hold recognised professional certifications and have delivered real-world programmes across complex, regulated environments.
We do not produce reports and leave. We embed knowledge, build internal capability and stay accountable for outcomes.
Standards-Led
Anchored to ISO 27001, 42001, 31000, 22301, COBIT and ITIL.
End-to-End
Consult, implement, train and audit — no need for multiple providers.
Sector Experience
Proven delivery across financial services, healthcare, government and technology.
Independent
No vendor affiliations. Objective advice in your best interest.
What Our Clients Say
"Govern-AI Consulting took us from a scattered set of policies to a fully certified ISO 27001 ISMS in under nine months. Their approach was practical, expert and genuinely embedded in our team — not the usual consultant hand-off."
Independent Experts.
Practical Partners.
Govern-AI Consulting was founded on the belief that organisations deserve genuine expertise, practical guidance and lasting capability — not frameworks handed over and left to collect dust.
Why We Exist
Govern-AI Consulting was established to address a clear gap in the advisory market: organisations seeking expert guidance on governance, risk, security and compliance — particularly in the fast-evolving fields of AI governance and cyber risk — were being underserved by generalist consultancies and over-priced by the Big Four.
We built a specialist practice staffed by senior practitioners — professionals who have held leadership roles in information security, risk management and compliance functions — and who bring that operational credibility to every client engagement.
Our practice is deliberately independent. We hold no vendor affiliations, no product sales targets, and no conflicting interests. Our only objective is to help you achieve lasting, demonstrable governance maturity.
What Guides Us
Mission
To help organisations govern and protect their information assets, operations and stakeholder trust — through expert advisory, implementation and assurance.
Vision
To be the region's most trusted independent consultancy for governance, risk, security and continuity — recognised for the quality and integrity of our work.
Values
Integrity · Independence · Practical Excellence · Knowledge Transfer · Long-term Partnership
How We Work With You
A structured four-stage model that moves from understanding to embedding — ensuring every engagement delivers sustainable outcomes, not just deliverables.
Diagnose
Gap analysis and maturity assessment against recognised standards and your risk appetite.
Design
Tailored framework design aligned to your operating context, sector and regulatory obligations.
Implement
Hands-on delivery — working alongside your team, not just producing documentation.
Sustain
Training, internal audit support and ongoing advisory to embed lasting capability.
Leadership Team
Our advisors are senior practitioners — not career consultants. Each brings deep operational experience from holding leadership roles within the disciplines they advise on.
MKB
Managing Director
Expert in GRC and information security with 20+ years of advisory experience across financial services and government sectors.
DTB
Head of AI & Data Governance
Specialist in ISO 42001 and EU AI Act readiness, with deep experience in data governance and privacy compliance across technology sectors.
IMB
Head of Business Continuity & ITSM
BCM and ITSM practitioner with extensive experience implementing ISO 22301 and ITIL frameworks across critical infrastructure sectors.
Certifications & Accreditations
ISO Accreditation
Certified ISO Lead Implementers and Lead Auditors across ISO 27001, ISO 42001 and ISO 22301.
Training Accreditation
Accredited training provider status with PECB / BSI for certification-level courses. [Update as applicable]
Professional Memberships
ISACA · IIA · BCI · IAPP — active members contributing to professional standards development.
Fully Independent
No vendor affiliations. No product commissions. Advice given solely in the client's best interest.
Four Pillars.
Complete Lifecycle Coverage.
Each service pillar is delivered across four modes: Consulting, Implementing, Training and Auditing — giving you a single, accountable partner from strategy through to assurance.
🏛️ Governance, Risk & Compliance
Effective governance is not a compliance exercise — it is the foundation of organisational resilience. Our GRC practice helps you design and operationalise risk management frameworks that are proportionate, practical and aligned to your strategic objectives.
From enterprise risk programme design through to third-party risk management and regulatory compliance, we provide the expertise to move beyond policy documentation to meaningful, risk-informed decision-making.
Referenced
Typical Outcomes
Enterprise Risk Management framework designed and operationalised
Third-party risk programme established with ongoing monitoring
Regulatory compliance mapped and evidenced
GRC maturity improved to defined or managed level
Delivery Modes
Strategic GRC Framework Design
Design of enterprise-level governance and risk management frameworks aligned to ISO 31000, COSO or your preferred methodology — tailored to your operating context and risk appetite.
Enterprise Risk Assessment
Structured risk identification, analysis and evaluation across operational, strategic, regulatory and third-party risk domains — producing a prioritised, actionable risk register.
Vendor & Third-Party Risk Advisory
Design of proportionate supplier risk management programmes covering due diligence, contractual controls, ongoing monitoring and escalation protocols.
Regulatory Mapping & Compliance Strategy
Mapping of applicable regulatory obligations (DORA, NIS2, GDPR, sector-specific) to existing controls — identifying gaps and designing a prioritised compliance roadmap.
GRC Platform Deployment
Selection, configuration and rollout of GRC tooling aligned to your maturity level and operational requirements — ensuring the platform serves your risk programme, not the reverse.
Third-Party Risk Programme Setup
End-to-end implementation: supplier categorisation, risk questionnaire design, assessment workflows, remediation tracking and Board-level reporting.
Policy & Procedure Development
Drafting and review of risk management policies, compliance procedures and governance documentation — contextualised to your organisation and written for operational use.
Risk Register & Control Library Design
Design and population of enterprise risk registers and control libraries, including control ownership, testing schedules and evidence requirements.
GRC Fundamentals Workshop
Half-day to full-day workshop introducing risk management concepts, governance structures and compliance obligations — suitable for non-specialist staff and new risk team members.
ISO 31000 Practitioner Programme
Two-day practitioner course covering the ISO 31000 risk management framework, including risk assessment techniques, treatment strategies and communication requirements.
Vendor Risk Management Practitioner
Practical training for procurement, legal and risk teams on designing and operating effective third-party risk management programmes in line with DORA and NIS2 requirements.
Board & Executive Risk Literacy
Half-day executive workshop on risk governance, fiduciary responsibility for risk oversight and effective challenge of management risk reporting — designed for Board members and C-suite.
GRC Maturity Assessment
Independent assessment of GRC programme maturity against the ISO 31000 / COSO framework — producing a maturity scorecard and prioritised improvement roadmap.
Third-Party & Vendor Audits
Structured audit of key suppliers and third parties against your risk requirements and contractual obligations — with findings reports and remediation recommendations.
Regulatory Compliance Gap Analysis
Structured gap analysis against specific regulatory requirements (DORA, NIS2, GDPR, sector-specific) — producing a gap register and prioritised remediation plan.
Internal Audit Support & Co-sourcing
Support for Internal Audit functions reviewing GRC processes — including audit programme design, fieldwork assistance and report review for GRC-related engagements.
Sector-Specific Expertise.
Regulatory Fluency.
Our service pillars are delivered with deep sector knowledge — meaning we understand your regulatory environment, risk landscape and operational constraints, not just the generic framework.
Where We Have Deep Experience
Financial Services
Expert support for banks, insurers, asset managers and payment firms navigating complex and overlapping regulatory obligations.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Supporting NHS Trusts, private healthcare providers and pharma organisations with data governance, AI in clinical use and BCM for critical health services.
Government & Public Sector
Governance advisory for central and local government bodies — aligned to public sector security classifications, NCSC guidance and public accountability frameworks.
Technology & Telecoms
Supporting technology firms, SaaS providers and telecoms operators with ISMS programmes, AI governance, product security and supply chain risk.
Energy & Utilities
Specialist advisory for energy and utilities operators classified as critical national infrastructure — with experience in OT/ICS environments and operational continuity.
Retail & Supply Chain
Vendor and supplier risk management, GDPR compliance, cyber resilience and ITSM in distributed, omnichannel retail and logistics operations.
From Challenge to Certification
ISO 27001 Certification in a Complex, Multi-Site Financial Institution
Challenge
Fragmented information security controls across six offices and three IT environments with no formal ISMS in place.
Approach
Nine-month ISMS implementation programme with embedded Govern-AI advisors working alongside the internal security and IT teams.
Outcome
ISO 27001:2022 certification achieved first attempt. Zero major non-conformities at external audit. Full internal audit capability transferred to client team.
Client identity withheld. Reference available on request.
Build the Expertise
Your Organisation Needs.
From practitioner foundations to lead auditor certification — our training programmes are designed and delivered by active consultants, not career trainers. Real expertise. Practical application.
Our Training Programmes
Filterable by service area, level and format. All courses are available as public scheduled, in-house bespoke or e-learning where indicated.
ISO 31000 Risk Management Practitioner
Practical two-day programme covering ISO 31000 risk assessment techniques, treatment strategies and communication — with applied exercises using real organisational scenarios.
Third-Party Risk Management Practitioner
Hands-on programme for procurement, legal and risk professionals covering supplier risk classification, due diligence, contractual controls and ongoing monitoring under DORA and NIS2.
ISO 42001 AI Management System Foundation
Foundation awareness course introducing ISO 42001 requirements, AI governance concepts and organisational obligations — ideal for staff involved in AI development, procurement or compliance.
EU AI Act Compliance Workshop
Practical half-day to full-day workshop for legal, compliance and technology teams covering EU AI Act risk classification, prohibited practices, documentation obligations and timelines.
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (5-day)
Accredited five-day programme covering all aspects of planning, implementing and managing an ISO 27001 ISMS — culminating in the Lead Implementer certification examination.
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (5-day)
Accredited five-day programme for those seeking to plan and conduct ISMS audits — covering audit principles, techniques and the full audit cycle, leading to Lead Auditor certification.
Cyber Security Awareness Programme
Tailored awareness programme covering phishing, social engineering, data handling and incident reporting. Available as classroom, e-learning or blended delivery for large-scale rollout.
ITIL 4 Foundation
Accredited ITIL 4 Foundation course covering service management principles, the service value system and key practices — with examination preparation included.
ISO 22301 BCM Foundation & Implementer
Foundation and Implementer programmes covering ISO 22301 BCM requirements — from Business Impact Analysis through plan development, testing and management system maintenance.
How We Deliver Training
Public Scheduled
Open-enrolment courses on fixed dates. Ideal for individuals or small teams. Delegates benefit from peer learning across organisations and sectors.
In-House / Bespoke
Delivered at your premises or virtually for your team. Content contextualised to your industry, your systems and your existing policies and procedures.
E-Learning
Self-paced online modules for awareness-level content and pre-course preparation. Ideal for large-scale staff awareness programmes with centralised reporting.
Insights, Guidance &
Regulatory Intelligence.
Practitioner perspectives on governance, risk, security, AI regulation and business continuity — updated regularly to reflect the evolving regulatory landscape.
From Our Advisors
ISO 42001: What Organisations Need to Know in 2025
A practical overview of ISO 42001 requirements, the AI Management System structure, and what implementation looks like in practice for organisations of different sizes.
Read more →EU AI Act: Your Implementation Timeline
A clear breakdown of EU AI Act obligations by risk tier, key dates for compliance, and the practical steps organisations should be taking now to prepare.
Read more →ISO 27001:2022 — What Changed and Why It Matters
A practitioner's guide to the key differences between ISO 27001:2013 and the 2022 revision, and what existing certificate holders need to do to transition.
Read more →DORA Compliance: What Financial Entities Must Do Now
A structured overview of DORA obligations — ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing and third-party risk — with a practical compliance checklist.
Read more →Why Most Business Continuity Plans Fail When It Matters Most
An honest assessment of the most common BCM failures — and what practical steps organisations can take to ensure their plans will actually work under pressure.
Read more →Third-Party Risk Management Under NIS2 and DORA
A comparison of NIS2 and DORA third-party risk requirements — and a framework for building a proportionate supplier risk management programme that satisfies both.
Read more →Tools, Templates & Guides
Download our practitioner-developed templates and guides — available free of charge in exchange for your professional details.
A structured Word template for defining and documenting your ISO 27001 ISMS scope — including guidance on boundary setting, exclusion justification and stakeholder context.
A structured Excel worksheet for classifying AI systems under the EU AI Act risk tiers — including decision trees, documentation prompts and compliance tracking.
A comprehensive BIA template including activity identification, dependency mapping, RTO/RPO capture and prioritisation scoring — aligned to ISO 22301 requirements.
A structured supplier risk questionnaire covering information security, data protection, business continuity and ICT risk — with risk scoring guidance and DORA alignment.
Key Regulatory Developments
A summary of the regulatory changes most relevant to our clients — updated by our advisory team.
| Regulation | Status | Key Date |
|---|---|---|
| EU AI Act | In Force | Phased to 2027 |
| DORA | In Force | Jan 2025 |
| NIS2 Directive | Transposing | Oct 2024+ |
| ISO 42001:2023 | Published | Active Now |
| ISO 27001:2022 | Active | Transition Complete |
Let's Talk About
Your Challenges.
Whether you are starting a new governance programme, preparing for certification, or responding to a regulatory requirement — our advisors are ready to help. We will respond within one business day.
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