AI Governance Framework - Board Presentation
Executive Briefing for Board of Directors
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Document Type: Presentation Outline / Speaking Notes
Slide 1: Title Slide
AI Governance Framework
Responsible AI for Competitive Advantage
- Presented by: [AI Risk Officer / CTO / CEO]
- Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
- Classification: Board Confidential
Slide 2: Why AI Governance Matters Now
The Business Imperative
| Driver | Impact |
|---|---|
| Regulatory | EU AI Act fines up to 7% global revenue |
| Customer | Enterprise buyers require AI governance attestation |
| Operational | AI incidents cost $5M+ average to remediate |
| Competitive | Governance-ready companies win regulated industry deals |
Key Message
"AI governance is not a cost center—it's a market enabler and risk reducer."
Slide 3: Regulatory Landscape
Critical Deadlines
Feb 2025 Aug 2025 Aug 2026 Aug 2027
│ │ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│PROHIBITED│ │ GPAI │ │HIGH-RISK│ │ LEGACY │
│PRACTICES │ │ RULES │ │ AI │ │ SYSTEMS │
│ BANNED │ │IN FORCE │ │CONFORMITY│ │COMPLIANCE│
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
Our Status: ✓ READY
- All prohibited practices documented and blocked
- GPAI compliance framework in place
- High-risk controls operational
Slide 4: Framework Overview
18-Document Governance System
| Category | Documents | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Operating Model, Charter, Policy | Authority & rules |
| Classification | Risk Matrix, Intake Form | Risk-based approach |
| Documentation | System Card, AIA, AI-BOM | Compliance evidence |
| Operations | Monitoring, Incident Response | Ongoing assurance |
| Compliance | GPAI Framework, ISO 42001 Matrix | Regulatory alignment |
Key Message
"Every AI system is inventoried, classified, documented, and monitored."
Slide 5: Governance Structure
Four-Body Model
┌─────────────────────────────┐
│ AI EXECUTIVE BOARD │
│ (Quarterly - Strategic) │
└─────────────────────────────┘
│
┌──────────────────┼──────────────────┐
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐
│ AI RISK REVIEW │ │ DOMAIN STEWARD │ │ AI ETHICS │
│ BOARD (Weekly) │ │ FORUM (Bi-wkly) │ │ COMMITTEE │
│ │ │ │ │ │
│ Approvals │ │ Best practices │ │ Ethical reviews │
└─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘
Decision Rights
- Low Risk: Domain Steward (1-3 days)
- Critical Risk: Executive Board (15-20 days)
Slide 6: Risk Classification
Four-Tier System
| Tier | Label | Examples | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low | Register & Go | Internal chatbots | 4 controls |
| Medium | Trust but Verify | Customer-facing GenAI | 8 controls |
| High | Gatekeeper | Credit decisions, HR screening | 15 controls |
| Critical | Executive Mandate | Medical diagnosis, autonomous agents | 20+ controls |
Key Message
"Fast lane for low-risk AI, guardrails for high-risk investments."
Slide 7: Agentic AI Controls
The New Frontier: Autonomous Agents
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Action Boundaries | Explicit whitelist of permitted actions |
| Kill Switch | Immediate shutdown (tested monthly) |
| Token Budgets | Cost controls for multi-agent systems |
| Audit Trail | Complete action logging |
| Circuit Breakers | Cascade failure prevention |
Key Message
"We're prepared for the next generation of AI—autonomous agents with appropriate guardrails."
Slide 8: Compliance Dashboard
Current Status
| Standard | Coverage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NIST AI RMF 2.0 | 98% | ✓ Aligned |
| EU AI Act | 98% | ✓ Ready |
| ISO/IEC 42001 | 95% | ✓ Certification-ready |
| OWASP LLM Top 10 | 95% | ✓ Controls in place |
Audit Readiness
- All 18 framework documents complete
- Evidence repository established
- Internal audit schedule in place
Slide 9: Investment Summary
Resource Requirements
| Category | Year 1 | Ongoing |
|---|---|---|
| Personnel | 1.5-2.0 FTE | 2.0-3.0 FTE |
| Tools & Platform | $75K | $50K |
| Training | $35K | $20K |
| External Support | $50K | $30K |
| Total | $160-200K | $250-350K |
ROI Drivers
| Benefit | Value |
|---|---|
| EU AI Act fine avoidance | Up to 7% revenue |
| Incident prevention | $5M+ per incident |
| Enterprise sales enablement | Access to regulated markets |
| Certification readiness | ISO 42001, SOC 2 + AI |
Slide 10: Implementation Timeline
90-Day Roadmap
| Phase | Days | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 1-30 | Charter approved, Board formed, Inventory complete |
| Pilot | 31-60 | 3 use cases assessed, Process tested |
| Operationalize | 61-90 | Gates enforced, Training complete, First report |
Success Metrics
- 100% AI inventory coverage
- 0 ungated high-risk deployments
-
80% employee awareness
Slide 11: Risk If We Don't Act
Regulatory Risk
- EU AI Act: Fines up to €35M or 7% global revenue
- FDA: Warning letters, market exclusion
- Customer: Loss of enterprise contracts
Operational Risk
- Uncontrolled AI proliferation ("shadow AI")
- Incident without response capability
- Reputational damage from AI failures
Competitive Risk
- Competitors with governance win regulated deals
- ISO 42001 certification becoming table stakes
Slide 12: Board Ask
Requested Actions
- Approve AI Governance Charter (Document 02)
- Authorize implementation budget ($160-200K Year 1)
- Designate Executive Sponsor (CRO/CIO/CDO)
- Schedule quarterly AI governance reporting
Next Steps
| Action | Owner | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Charter approval | Board | This meeting |
| Budget allocation | CFO | 30 days |
| Program kickoff | AI Risk Officer | 45 days |
| First status report | AI Risk Officer | 90 days |
Slide 13: Questions
Discussion Topics
- Risk appetite for AI deployment velocity vs. governance rigor
- Priority industries/use cases for AI investment
- Certification timeline preferences (ISO 42001)
- Board reporting frequency preferences
Appendix A: Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GPAI | General Purpose AI (EU AI Act regulated) |
| AI-BOM | AI Bill of Materials (supply chain tracking) |
| AIA | Algorithmic Impact Assessment |
| NIST AI RMF | National Institute of Standards AI Risk Management Framework |
| EU AI Act | European Union Artificial Intelligence Act |
Appendix B: Document Reference
| # | Document | Board Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Operating Model | Governance structure |
| 02 | Charter | Requires approval |
| 03 | Risk Matrix | Risk appetite alignment |
| 10 | Executive Summary | Leadership overview |
| 11 | Gap Analysis | Compliance status |
Document Version: 1.0
Classification: Board Confidential
Next Review: After board meeting
CODITECT AI Risk Management Framework
Document ID: AI-RMF-19 | Version: 2.0.0 | Status: Active
AZ1.AI Inc. | CODITECT Platform
Framework Alignment: NIST AI RMF 2.0 | EU AI Act | ISO/IEC 42001
This document is part of the CODITECT AI Risk Management Framework. For questions or updates, contact the AI Governance Office.
Repository: coditect-ai-risk-management-framework Last Updated: 2026-01-15 Owner: AZ1.AI Inc. | Lead: Hal Casteel