Translating AI regulation into board-level decision authority
Patrick Upmann translates global AI regulation into clear, defensible boardroom decisions.
AI regulation is accelerating — from the EU AI Act to ISO/IEC 42001, NIS2, and DORA. Boards and executives are no longer asked to understand these rules in theory, but to act, implement, and prove compliance.
Patrick’s role as a translator is not educational.
It is decisional.
He converts complex regulatory requirements into:
- concrete decision points
- governance priorities
- and admissible evidence expectations
His work enables boards to move from regulatory overload to clear authority and accountability.
Clarity for boards — under real constraints
Patrick works with boards and supervisory bodies where time, attention, and tolerance for ambiguity are limited.
In focused executive briefings, he provides what leaders need most:
- clarity on which regulatory requirements must stay on the board agenda
- which decisions cannot be delegated
- and how governance must be structured to withstand audit and supervisory review
The outcome is not understanding — but orientation.
From regulation to audit-ready governance
Patrick translates regulation into operational relevance across sectors and risk profiles, including:
- EU AI Act
What changes for credit decisions, fraud detection, customer interaction, and model oversight. - Audit-ready AI governance
What regulators and supervisory authorities will actually ask for — and what evidence must exist before they do. - Global governance standards
How ISO/IEC 42001, NIS2, and DORA reshape corporate governance, accountability, and resilience expectations.
This translation bridges the gap between legal text and governance reality.
From regulatory complexity to leadership decisions
Boards do not need more technical detail.
They need decision clarity.
Patrick’s translation work consistently resolves regulation into three categories:
- what must be decided now
- what can be sequenced
- and what creates structural advantage when done early
This approach turns regulatory pressure into governance control.
From regulation overload to actionable leadership
Boards don’t need more technical detail – they need strategic clarity. Patrick translates AI regulation into three deliverables: what must be done now, what can wait, and what creates competitive advantage. His AI Governance keynotes turn overwhelming regulation into actionable insights for leaders and decision-makers.
👉 Request an Executive Briefing with Patrick Upmann – and bring clarity to your boardroom.