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Paul Crafer

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VP Services EMEA

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Sebastian Chedal referred me to sign up for this podcast. I’ve added my bio below.
Kind regards, Paul

Paul brings extensive expertise to his role as VP Services (EMEA) at Assessed Intelligence, with over a decade of operational leadership at Apple and more than 20 years driving business development for global technology and business services companies. His career pivot toward AI governance and risk management in 2023 underscores a commitment to making a meaningful impact at the intersection of technology and social sciences.

Since spring 2024, Paul has studied AI governance and policy at European universities and earned industry-leading certifications in risk management frameworks and EU AI Act and GDPR assurance. As a ForHumanity Fellow he contributes significantly to the development of independent audit frameworks aligned with global regulations and standards such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST, and ISO.

Paul is passionate about exploring and addressing the geopolitical and societal impacts of emerging technologies, dedicated to minimizing risks and maximizing their benefits for society.

Adoption Matters More Than Sophistication — MEST Africa
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May 5, 2026

Adoption Matters More Than Sophistication — MEST Africa

The best system is not the most advanced one. It is the one your team will actually use. Host Donna P. Mitchell goes inside the MEST Africa AI Startup Program in Accra, Ghana — where 30 entrepreneurs from 7 West African nations are building AI companies with fewer resources than most US enterprises spend on a single pilot. Joined by Paul Crafer, Emily Fiagbedzi, Desmond Kwaku Coffie, and Chidinma Judith Akunwa this conversation challenges how executives think about adoption, talent, and where AI...
ARISE — The FREE AI Governance Framework Unifying Cybersecurity & Compliance | Paul Crafer
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Feb. 24, 2026

ARISE — The FREE AI Governance Framework Unifying Cybersecurity & Compliance | Paul Crafer

The FREE AI governance framework most organizations don't know exists
Guest: Paul Crafer