Prof. Markus Krebsz

Prof. Markus Krebsz is a globally recognised Risk Specialist and Thought Leader with over 30 years of experience, widely respected for his practical approach to complex governance challenges, particularly those driven by emerging digital technologies. He currently serves as a Project Lead for AI and other digital technologies for the United Nations/UNECE and is the Founding Director of The Human AI Institute.

Prof. Krebsz operates at the intersection of public policy, strategic risk, and financial markets, serving as a Government and Board Adviser and an iNED. His background includes high-level consulting with major international financial institutions, governments, and regulatory authorities, giving him a unique, hands-on perspective on maximising organisational efficiency through major change programs.

Authority in AI and Governance Frameworks

Prof. Krebsz is the conceptual creator and author of the EW-AiRM (Enterprise-wide AI Risk Management) framework, an evolution of traditional ERM principles designed for the AI-augmented business environment. His expertise is rooted in building auditable risk frameworks, having previously developed the ‘New Global Conduct Risk Paradigm’ (for banks) and the ‘Universal Conduct Risk Paradigm’ (for non-financial institutions).

His previous roles include serving as a COO/CRO at an AI FinTech startup specialising in political risk metrics and economic country risk data, and extensive experience as a rating agency analyst for Operational and Credit Risk. His research focuses increasingly on Ethics in AI, behavioural insights, regulatory compliance, and systemic risk.

A certified Ethical Hacker and licensed commercial UAV pilot, Prof. Krebsz brings a creative, multi-lateral mindset, capable of translating complex requirements into straight-forward, actionable policies that foster a living and breathing culture of organizational resilience.