Abdulla Pathan
Advisory Board Member – Education & Responsible AI
Education & Responsible AIAward-winning global technology and education executive with leadership across EdTech and BFSI over three decades. As Advisory Board Member – Education & Responsible AI at the WAIG Foundation, Abdulla Pathan advances responsible AI, data governance, and ethical innovation frameworks that shape the future of learning and enterprise. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI, ML, and EdTech, he brings deep expertise in governance-driven digital transformation and industry collaboration.
Chandu Sambasiva Rao
Advisor — Policy, Risk & Regulatory Affairs
Policy & Regulatory AdvisorySpace scientist, technologist, and legal professional with deep expertise in AI governance, regulatory policy, risk frameworks, and institutional design. Contributes strategic guidance on aligning emerging technologies with global standards, public policy, and ethical compliance for sustainable digital ecosystems.
Dr. Gundala Nagaraju (Raju)
Industry Advisor — BFSI & Enterprise
Presidency & StandardsEntrepreneur, Startup Mentor, AI Governance Leader, President — WAIG Foundation, CEO/COO/CIO, IT Business & Technology Leader, Adjunct Professor, Lead Auditor: ISO 42001, President — TAA IIT Kharagpur Hyderabad.
Ravi Verma
Advisor — Enterprise Strategy & Growth
Enterprise StrategyA globally experienced business leader with 30+ years across Operations, Leadership, and Enterprise Strategy, including P&L ownership of certification businesses. Known for building scalable growth engines and driving operational excellence in complex, matrixed environments. He has led enterprise strategy formulation and execution, partnering with SBUs to align growth initiatives across Marketing, Sales, Global Alliances, and Strategic Partnerships. Founder of Building Blocks of Business, a practical growth framework that helps entrepreneurs and growing companies strengthen strategy, operations, finance, and leadership—building solid foundations for confident, sustainable scale.
Prabhakar Damor
Industry Advisor — Government & Public Sector
Government ProgramsPrabhakar Damor advises World AI Governance (WAIG) Foundation on government and public sector programs — supporting sovereign AI deployment, digital trust initiatives, and cyber forensics capabilities for national and state agency adoption.
Prashant Gondaliya
Industry Advisor — Telecom
Global AllianceInternational influencer and wireless network technology enthusiast. Cybersecurity and AI governance & compliance advocate influencing enterprises, ISPs, and telecom industries across the globe. Chair for AI working group at WBBA, Technology consultant at GSMA APJC 5G Community, IoT M2M Council (Europe), and Member of CoSN America. Associated with MeitY (Govt of India) initiatives as an Ambassador – Cybersecurity for ISEA project across India.
Suntosh Mankodi
Industry Advisor — Pharma
Global OutreachA techno-functional business leader over three decades in the management of information technology in various multinational conglomerates, specializing in the conceptualization, design, and delivery of innovative, scalable solutions that drive business transformation through digitalization and automation. As a strategic advisor and solution architect, he helps organizations in global pharmaceutical, healthcare, and chemicals sectors streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive quality and compliance, leveraging solutions built on cutting-edge technologies.
Executive leadership and directors are listed on the Leadership page.