AI Governance Advisory
AI Governance Advisor
An AI governance advisor tells you whether the AI already inside your business would survive a hard look from a regulator, an insurer, or your own board. Mark Lynd advises boards and executive teams on exactly that. He is a 5x CEO, CIO, and CISO, one of the few leaders ranked at the top of both AI and cybersecurity, and every engagement produces a score, a gap analysis, and named owners rather than a binder of opinions.
Live on stage · International keynote
Quick Answer
An AI governance advisor tells you whether the AI already inside your business would survive a hard look from a regulator, an insurer, or your own board.
Keynote Topics
AI Governance Readiness Review
A scored review aligned to NIST AI RMF covering use-case value, deployment security, governance, and workforce readiness. Fixed scope, two to four weeks, no software installed and no system access.
Texas Responsible AI Governance Act Readiness
TRAIGA took effect January 1, 2026. A scored gap review against the act's obligations, built for boards and leadership teams that need a defensible answer, not a legal memo.
Board & Audit-Committee Briefings
Focused sessions that translate AI governance into the questions directors should actually ask, calibrated to your sector and risk appetite.
I don't give speeches. I bring the view from the frontlines, what I'm actually seeing this quarter running enterprise AI and cybersecurity programs and advising boards, so your audience leaves with something real.
Mark Lynd, 5x CEO/CIO/CISO, Head of Executive Advisory & Strategy at Netsync
Why Organizations Choose Mark as Their AI Governance Advisor
Dual authority. AI governance fails when it ignores security. Mark is ranked at the top of both AI and cybersecurity, so the advice covers the whole risk, not half of it.
Numbers, not narratives. The Enterprise AI Trust Score turns governance posture into a defensible number with a gap analysis and named owners, re-scored on a cadence.
Operator credentials. 5x CEO/CIO/CISO, 600+ AI and cybersecurity projects, 200+ executive exercises and workshops, and current weekly conversations with enterprise leaders.
Speaker Reel
Watch Mark on Stage
A sampling of keynotes, panels, and live broadcast appearances, RSA, Oracle CloudWorld, Dell Technologies World, ESPN College Football Awards, and the Technology Ball.
What Audiences Say
Feedback From Event Hosts and C-Suites
Mark stands apart. His credibility isn’t rooted in a title from years ago, it’s built through the work he’s doing every day in the field. When he speaks about our technology, enterprise buyers pay attention because they know his perspective is grounded in real-world experience.
Shira Rubinoff
CEO, The Cybersphere Group
Mark delivers more than a presentation, he delivers operational insight from the front lines. Instead of theory, he shares what is actually working in real environments. Our audience of CISOs and security leaders left with practical strategies they could begin implementing immediately.
Jo Peterson
CIO, Clarify360
Where Has Mark Spoken?
According to venue records, Mark has delivered keynotes at: RSA Conference · Oracle CloudWorld · Cisco Partner Summit · Dell Technologies World · IBM Think · T-Mobile Events · Gartner Security & Risk · InfoSecurity · ISACA Conferences · ISSA Events · Cloud Security Alliance · CyberSecurity Summit · BSides · FLGISA · MISAC · SMU Cox School of Business · and 100+ more.
How Do You Book Mark Lynd for Your Event?
The booking process is straightforward and typically completes within 3 business days. Mark customizes every keynote to the audience, industry, and event objectives.
- Submit an inquiry. Fill out the contact form with your event date, audience, and objectives. Response within 48 hours.
- 15-minute discovery call. Discuss your event in detail, including audience makeup, key messages, and desired outcomes.
- Proposal & contract. Receive a tailored proposal with format options (keynote, workshop, panel), fee, and travel terms.
- Customization. Mark customizes content to your audience, industry examples, and desired takeaways.
- Expert delivery. Mark brings 25+ years of real-world executive experience to every stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an AI governance advisor actually do?
Do we need AI governance help if we only use vendor AI tools?
What is the Texas Responsible AI Governance Act?
How is this different from hiring a Big Four firm?
Ready to Book Mark?
Mark customizes every keynote to the audience, industry, and event objectives. Contact the booking team to check availability.
600+ projects, keynotes, panels and workshops · audiences from 50 to 5,000+
Formats: In-person, virtual, hybrid · international available
Duration: 30–120 minutes depending on format
Custom by event · educational pricing available