What does AI governance look like in practice? In this session, enterprise leaders will share their hard-won lessons on establishing data governance structures, securing leadership buy-in, and embedding AI risk management into existing processes – from data governance to AI evolution, data readiness to full maturity. We’ll also highlight common pitfalls, practical frameworks, and tips for scaling governance beyond pilot projects.

About the Speaker

Kelle O’Neal 
Founder & CEO, First San Francisco Partners 

Kelle O’Neal is the founder and CEO of data consulting firm First San Francisco Partners (FSFP). She’s a veteran industry leader and accomplished advisor and a noted speaker, author and trainer. 

Kelle is passionate about helping organizations realize the business value of data. Kelle’s strong background in customer relationship management, enterprise software and systems integration uniquely positions her to excel in helping organizations of all sizes and complexities successfully execute data governance, organizational change management, master data management and other information management initiatives. 

Kelle developed her ability to work through organizational complexity, build consensus and drive results in senior roles at companies that include U.S.-based firms GoldenGate Software, Siebel Systems and Oracle. She also worked at the executive level in Europe and Asia. 

Under Kelle’s leadership of First San Francisco Partners, the firm’s client base has grown significantly since 2007, as has its management, consulting and support teams. 

Lisa Wintrick 
Executive Advisor, First San Francisco Partners (FSFP) 

Lisa is a Executive Advisor at data consulting firm First San Francisco Partners (FSFP). Her specialty is building data capabilities from the ground up with an emphasis on legacy transformation and enabling a data-driven culture. Lisa’s expertise in analytics and AI capabilities, as well as data management, position her as a trusted advisor and advocate for data as a strategic asset.  

Lisa spent the last several decades building data management, analytics and AI capabilities at a Global Fortune 150 Company. In addition, she held multiple technology leadership roles, including Network, Application Development and Point of Sale. 

Lisa has a unique ability to assess business needs and bring creative, sustainable and value add solutions to market.  She excels at making technology accessible and championed in an environment that allows analytics and data science capabilities to be leveraged by business teams directly, without IT intervention. This approach was developed in conjunction with robust literacy and data governance programs to ensure safe use of internal and external data at scale. 

Lisa’s deep understanding of multiple business functions; manufacturing, finance, marketing, sales and procurement allow for holistic, enterprise solutioning. 

Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn.