Expertise

Clarity at the intersection of AI and business.

Four connected areas of focus, grounded in the decisions leaders and organisations need to make.

01

AI strategy

Clarify where AI belongs in the business, which opportunities matter, and what a considered path forward could look like.

Where could AI create meaningful business value—and where should it not be used?

02

AI governance

Bring accountability, oversight and responsible decision-making into the way AI is evaluated and used.

Who owns the decisions, risks and oversight as AI use grows?

03

Organisational transformation

Connect technology choices with people, operating models and the organisational readiness needed for change.

What must change across people, processes and operating models?

04

Executive advisory

Create space for boards and leadership teams to examine the choices, trade-offs and questions that AI introduces.

What does the leadership team need to understand before committing?

Sebastian Chik presenting AI-powered credit assessment to an audience, with a From Gut Feel to Algorithms slide behind him.
Speaking · AI-powered credit assessment

Executive engagements

Better questions. More considered decisions.

Focused conversations to connect AI ambition with business priorities, organisational readiness and accountable decisions.

Sector specialisation

AI governance for financial services

Accountability, oversight and responsible AI adoption in a sector where trust and sound judgment matter.

Capability Development

Help the organisation move with the strategy.

Organisational readiness and informed capability development support the wider advisory focus. The starting point is what leaders and teams need to understand, decide and put into practice.

Sebastian Chik discussing an exercise at a flipchart with workshop participants.
Capability development · working through an exercise together

Common questions

Before we begin.

What does Sebastian Chik advise on?

Sebastian’s advisory focus spans AI strategy, AI governance, organisational transformation and executive decision-making. Capability development supports these areas by helping leaders and teams understand and apply AI responsibly.

Is the advisory focus limited to financial services?

No. The focus is broad AI strategy, transformation and governance. AI governance for financial services is a sector specialisation, supported by Sebastian’s banking and financial-services background.

Who are the advisory and speaking services for?

The services are intended for boards, executives, transformation leaders, public-sector decision makers and organisations considering how to adopt and oversee AI. Speaking enquiries can be shaped around the audience and the decisions they face.

How does capability development fit into an engagement?

Capability development connects strategy with organisational readiness. It can include practical discussions, business scenarios and hands-on work to help people understand AI’s applications, limitations and responsible use. Scope is agreed for the organisation’s needs.

How can I discuss an advisory or speaking engagement?

Start with a WhatsApp enquiry outlining your organisation, business question or event theme, intended audience and preferred timing. Availability, scope and arrangements are confirmed directly with Sebastian.

A considered next step

Start with the right questions.

Frame an advisory or speaking enquiry around the decisions that matter to you.

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