Cindy Moehring to speak at GRC Connect Atlanta

Taking place May 22 and 23 at Loudermilk Conference Center, Atlanta, GRC Connect Atlanta provides a platform for organizations to address the cumulative nature of risk.

GRC Connect Atlanta’s comprehensive agenda is led by subject matter experts, business chiefs and industry leaders, giving attendees a deep-dive into challenges and solutions on the rapidly evolving GRC landscape.

A director of multiple companies, Cindy Moehring is a recognized global leader, independent board member, and former C-suite executive.

Cindy will be attending GRC Connect Atlanta to debate the issues that business leaders should be focusing on as organisations push to comply with evolving regulation on AI. 

You can learn more about Cindy Moehring and her discussion topic, below:

Could you briefly outline your career so far?

I am an attorney. Worked in private practice an in house, most notably for 20 years at Walmart where I became SVP, Chief Ethics Officer and US Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer.

What are the key themes that should dominate Boardroom discussion regarding mitigating risk associated with AI in 2024?

Key themes are:

• Approach emerging technology as a strategic imperative, not just an operational issue.
• Develop collective, continuous technology-specific learning and development goals.
• (Re)align board structure and composition to reflect the growing significance of technology as a driver of both growth and risk.
• Demand frequent and forward-looking reporting on technology related initiatives.
• Periodically assess the organization’s leadership, talent, and culture readiness for technological change.

Are there major changes (e.g. cultural, structural, technological etc.) that the C-suite should be trying to effect to ensure AI projects are pursued ethically, responsibly, and compliantly?

Yes. Culturally, start by adopting and communicating responsible AI principles to guide the organization that are aligned with the company’s core mission and values.

Structurally, companies should think about having a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), or if they have one, ensuring the person has the right skill set for the future. Also, a Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, and establishing an executive led, cross-functional team to oversee development, deployment and monitoring of AI. 

Technologically – develop in a sandbox and test rigorously before deployment and have a plan with assigned accountability for when the tech would need to be pulled, who would tune it and monitor it, and at what frequency.