MBA, CIGO, CIGO/AI, CIP, IGP

Robert F. Smallwood is a trailblazer in the field of Information Governance and a Principal at AI Governance Advisors, where he brings decades of thought leadership and practical expertise to organizations navigating the complexities of digital risk and compliance.

Widely recognized as the world’s leading author, researcher, and trainer in Information Governance, Robert has shaped the discipline through both scholarship and real-world application. He is the creator of the CIGO/AI certification program, offered through CIGOA.org, which is setting the standard for professional education in AI and data governance.

Robert authored the seminal textbook Information Governance: Concepts, Strategies, and Best Practices, along with several other influential works on IG and electronic records management. His forthcoming book, The AI Governance Playbook, continues this legacy—offering organizations a practical roadmap for responsible and compliant AI oversight.

As Chairman of the Certified IG Officers Association and Publisher & CEO of InfoGov World Media LLC (host of the InfoGov World + AI World Conference), Robert remains at the center of global conversations on digital trust and governance. His career also includes nearly 24 years as a Partner at IMERGE Consulting and leadership of the E-Records Institute as Executive Director.

Robert has served on the Board of Directors for AIIM International and is frequently sought after by major media outlets for his insights on governance, risk, and information strategy. He holds an MBA in International Business from Loyola University New Orleans and a BA in Business Management & Psychology from the University of Northern Iowa.

IGP, CIGO, CIGO/AI

There was a time when Suzanne believed her job was simply to protect data. But that changed the moment she realized she wasn’t just managing information—she was spotting risk that others overlooked.

With a foundation in finance and deep expertise in information governance, Suzanne built a career designing data lifecycle controls, writing policy, and architecting enterprise frameworks. Over time, her curiosity sharpened into foresight. She began asking harder questions—What’s hiding in this process? What’s the downstream impact?—and discovered her ability to detect emerging risks before they became headlines.

That insight became her signature value.

Today, Suzanne partners with organizations to build proactive risk management programs rooted in ethical AI governance, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic foresight. She has led enterprise initiatives across healthcare, finance, and technology, translating regulatory complexity into actionable strategies that align governance with innovation.

A former Director of Information Governance and Risk, Suzanne has worked alongside Legal, Data, Privacy, Engineering, and AI teams to embed responsible AI frameworks, advise on evolving regulatory standards like NIST AI RMF and the EU AI Act, and cultivate a risk-aware culture at scale.

What makes her different? Suzanne brings Big Four-level acumen without the bureaucracy—combining strategic clarity with practical, human-centered execution. She’s driven by impact, not ego—and thrives in the rooms where bold decisions are made.

All roads led to the launch of AI Governance Advisors—an advisory firm built to help bold organizations lead with intention, harness risk as a catalyst for innovation, and stay ahead of what’s next in an AI-driven world.

IGP, CIPM, CIGO/AI

With over 25 years at the intersection of data, operations, and compliance, Todd L. Dietrich excels at transforming intricate data management challenges into clear business advantages. He understands that effective data strategies drive efficiency and profitability through smart planning and technology adoption.

This perception became his defining ability.

As a Principal at AI Governance Group, Todd guides organizations in establishing robust AI governance and data protection frameworks.

Todd designs comprehensive AI service plans, from assessing opportunities and implementing solutions like chatbots, to developing governance frameworks that ensure compliance with regulations such as the EU AI Act, GDPR, and CCPA. He also offers fractional leadership as a Chief AI Officer or Chief Operating Officer, ensuring adherence to standards like NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001.

His career includes significant time as a Managing Director at BDO USA, P.C., where he co-founded the Data & Information Governance Practice, and his background in paralegal work and digital forensics reinforces his deep understanding of data integrity and legal processes.

Todd brings proven leadership, combining deep operational knowledge with a sharp focus on privacy, data protection, information governance, and AI strategy, consistently delivering practical, impactful strategies with clear financial and operational benefits.