Alec Crawford

AI governance and enterprise safety entrepreneur: Alec founded Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc. to deliver AI governance, risk, compliance and cybersecurity (AI GRCC) software and products (including AIR-GPT / RIA GPT) that let regulated financial firms and advisors use generative AI privately, securely and in compliance with industry rules. businesswire+2

Seasoned financial risk management leader: Crawford spent decades on Wall Street in risk roles, including Partner and Chief Investment Risk Officer at Lord Abbett, and senior risk leadership at Ziff Brothers Investments and other major firms, bringing practical crisis-tested risk frameworks to AI and technology deployment. substack+2

Public-facing educator and commentator on AI and sustainability: He writes and speaks regularly (Substack newsletter, Directors & Boards, podcasts and conference appearances) to translate AI risk, governance and compliance issues into actionable guidance for boards, executives and advisors. substack+2

Advisor and board contributor across sustainability and data companies: In addition to leading his firm, Crawford serves on advisory and board roles (Ecolumix, Owl Peak Management, Greenwich Education Group, Global AI Ethics Institute and Dynex Capital), reflecting a focus on governance, ESG data and ethical AI. ecolumix+3