Professor Sana Khareghani is a leading voice in cyber security and artificial intelligence, known for her influential work in shaping national and international AI policy. With over two decades of experience spanning technology, business, and government, Sana brings a rare blend of technical depth and strategic insight. Her career reflects a consistent focus on responsible innovation, data governance, and the ethical deployment of emerging technologies. She is a sought-after keynote speaker who engages global audiences with clarity, conviction, and a powerful vision for the future of secure, human-centred AI.
Sana began her career as a software engineer, gaining hands-on experience in both large corporations and dynamic start-ups. She later transitioned into management consulting, advising C-suite executives across industries and continents on how to navigate digital transformation. Her leadership came to the fore in the public sector when she was appointed the inaugural Head of the UK Government Office for Artificial Intelligence, where she led the development of the UK’s National AI Strategy and helped to channel £1 billion of investment into the national AI ecosystem. In this role, Sana played a central part in cementing the UK’s position as a global leader in ethical and inclusive AI innovation.
Today, Sana continues to influence policy and research in her role as Professor of Practice in AI at King’s College London and as AI Policy Lead for Responsible AI UK, a £35 million research programme focused on advancing responsible AI practices. Her governance work includes serving as Trustee for the Institute for the Future of Work and Board Member of Technovation, where she champions inclusive approaches to technology and education. As a senior advisor in the UK Cabinet Office and founder of SKB Advisory, she has supported strategic change across government and industry, contributing to frameworks that prioritise both innovation and security.
Sana’s global impact is further reflected in her role on the Advisory Board of the Tortoise Media Global AI Index and the Bristol Interactive AI Centre for Doctoral Training. She holds a BSc in Computer Science and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, qualifications that support her expertise at the crossroads of AI infrastructure, cyber security, and public value. Her publications, including ‘Measuring Compute Capacity: A Critical Step to Capturing AI’s Full Economic Potential’, offer critical insights for leaders navigating the risks and opportunities of digital transformation. Organisations seeking a compelling and informed voice on cyber security and responsible AI regularly turn to Sana for her depth, credibility, and thought-provoking perspective.
